Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Garlic & Rosemary Recipe
I swore off pork several years ago. Growing up, I HATED IT. It was bland, chewy, dry, and disgusting. Sorry, mom. It wasn’t until recently that I finally came to terms with giving pork another shot....
View ArticleBee’s Knees Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients in Bee’s Knees Cocktail The bee’s knees cocktail is a Prohibition-Era drink made with gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup (honey and water). It’s a simple classic, sweetened with honey and...
View ArticleClassic Boulevardier Cocktail with a Twist
I had a must-share twist on the classic Boulevardier cocktail at the famous Château Frontenac hotel in Québec City in Canada. Patty and I visited for a long weekend for our anniversary a few years...
View ArticleBaked Lobster Tails Recipe
Outside of a fresh steamed lobster, baked lobster tails are my absolute favorite way to eat lobster. They’re so easy to make, they’re fancy as hell, and the cleanup is a lot easier than cracking...
View ArticleHow to Make Honey Simple Syrup
What is Honey Syrup? Honey syrup is essentially simple syrup (sugar and water) made with equal parts honey and water (in place of sugar). It’s easier to make than simple syrup as the honey will very...
View ArticleRoasted Broccoli with Lemon and Parmesan Recipe
Growing up we never ate roasted broccoli. Sure, we had steamed broccoli, aka the worst way to eat broccoli in the entire world. Hey, can we possibly cook this broccoli in the blandest way possible?...
View ArticleSweet Potato Hash Browns Recipe
I’ve got UNREAL sweet potato hash browns for you. After a few attempts, I’ve perfected the savory, crispy, and melt in your mouth hash browns that are seasoned to perfection and pan-fried in a skillet...
View ArticleSimple Creamy Gnocchi Recipe
I’ve always been obsessed with gnocchi. Yeah, I dream about it in my sleep. To me it feels more authentic Italian than any other type of pasta. It’s not quite as common, but it’s easily the most...
View ArticleBaked Sweet Potato Fries Recipe
Everyone loves sweet potato fries, that goes without saying—but obviously fries aren’t great for you. Oven baked fries are better for you and so easy to make at home. Seasoned with garlic powder,...
View ArticleLimoncello Martini Recipe
I love limoncello. It’s one of my favorite dessert liqueurs—boozy, citrusy, and a little sweet. Some may call it a lemon drop martini, which it almost is as it really uses the same raw ingredients at...
View ArticleCast Iron Chicken Thighs with Lemon & Rosemary
Lemon and rosemary marinated chicken thighs roasted in a cast iron skillet in the oven for the perfect juicy interior and golden exterior. I’ll be honest, I’ve got a love hate relationship with...
View ArticlePaper Plane Cocktail Recipe
Raise your hand if this is you: I’ve been chugging Aperol Spritzes all summer and now I need a new cocktail to use Aperol in because I’m sick of spritzing all day err-day. Well there’s help for you....
View ArticleHibachi Chicken & Broccoli Recipe
My hibachi chicken recipe is a REALLY simple Japanese-inspired stir fry chicken cooked with soy sauce and butter. It goes exceptionally well with my hibachi fried rice, and is as close as you can get...
View ArticlePorn Star Martini with Prosecco
I am as blown away by this cocktail as you are. Yes, this is real. Anything with porn star in the name needs to be talked about more. I made a porn star martini for Patty as a wild experiment and she...
View ArticleCreamy Chicken Carbonara Recipe
What is Chicken Carbonara? Creamy chicken carbonara is inspired by a classic Italian (Roman) pasta dish made with bacon or pancetta, whisked egg, and hard cheese. Bacon, egg, and cheese me all day,...
View ArticlePhilly Cheesesteak Sliders Recipe
Philly cheesesteak sliders are of course inspired by the classic philly cheesesteak sandwich. I tried to stick to authenticity as much as possible. Caramelized onions, melted American and Provolone...
View ArticleFrench Martini Recipe
What is a French Martini? The French martini is contemporary classic cocktail made with vodka, Chambord raspberry liqueur, and pineapple juice. It was created in the 1980’s in New York City and became...
View Article15 Classic Cocktails You Need to Learn
Whiskey, gin, vodka, rum, tequila, I’ve got everyone covered right here. Here are 15 of my favorite classic cocktails that are absolutely must-try libations. Before you jump in, here are a few tips on...
View ArticleCarne Asada Street Tacos Recipe
Carne asada tacos are made with grilled, marinated flank or skirt steak and topped with creamy avocado salsa, chopped white onions, and fresh cilantro. This recipe is inspired by one of my favorite...
View ArticleCoffee Rubbed Cowboy Steak Recipe
They say the porterhouse is the king of steaks. I have a hard time disagreeing…until I cooked a cowboy steak. It’s a massive cut of beef, usually weighing around 2 – 2 1/2 pounds and standing 2.5...
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