Last night, neighbor Leigh hosted book club outside at our pool cabana where the grill is (for once) conveniently located. Holding book club outdoors was a risky move, as mid June in Tennessee is typically a scorcher. I’ll never forget upon first moving here how astounded I was when the temp didn’t drop after …
You know the commercial where the lady takes the salsa from the fridge and swirls water in it to drink every last drop? I am that lady. Well, not really, but I have drank my own salsa – completely sober too! Whilst grilling on vacation over the past couple of weeks, I came up with …
Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, celebrates the Mexican army’s victory in 1862 over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. Obviously, a perfect excuse for a day dedicated to eating carnitas and drinking Coronas! Yay, go Mexico! This may very well be my most favorite recipe. Perfect for Cinco …
Berry tart – summery, light, and delicious. This is my new favorite “go-to” dessert to bring along as a dinner party contribution. It is sooo simple to make and tastes delicious, like summer in on a plate. The bright berry colors are so visually pleasing. My mom made this for her book club and the …
I use greek yogurt in this recipe, so everyone can feel better about eating cookies, yay! Moist on the inside, salty and crispy on the outside, with just a hint of heat from a pinch of cayenne; this cookie pleases sweet, salty, spicy, crunchy, and chocolate lovers alike. Yields 2 dozen cookies so you might …
My mother is a salmon-lover. You do not have to ask her what she’ll be ordering in a restaurant because 9 times out of 10, (shocker), it’s the salmon. Broiled, baked, or grilled, she loves all salmon. Up until I tried this recipe for the hubs, I did not eat salmon. Too fishy (insert wrinkled nose …
Rolf & Daughters opened about 6 months ago and has given me the best (restaurant) meal I’ve had in Nashville. With on premises-made pasta, breads, and cheeses, what’s not to love? Both times I’ve been, I have ordered Rolf’s brussels sprout salad. It’s so unique! I’ve never before eaten anything like it. Crispy and salty, …
The hubs and I have completely spoiled ourselves with homemade pizza. We literally can no longer enjoy pizza delivery because of this recipe! I do cheat a little bit and use store-bought frozen pizza dough from the Whole Foods freezer section. The whole wheat dough tastes wheat-y and comes out thin, crispy, and chewy all …
Nothing says “Happy Easter/Passover/NoRooz” like a lovely leg of lamb. This was my first attempt EVER at lamb leg and I have to say, I impressed even myself, if not several of the neighbors. The roasted meaty smell wafting down the shared hallway was intoxicating. Astoundingly easy to prepare, then pop in the oven for …
This lava cake is so decadent it instantly and inevitably puts one in a love-y mood. This ease of this recipe as related to presentation and immoral indulgence is completely unbalanced. It looks as if you have spent all afternoon baking, when in reality, the 7 ingredients can be whipped up in less than a …
