Simple Blueberry Cream Cheese Tart
This insanely easy tart is a perfect last-minute,HOLY CRAP-PEOPLE ARE COMING OVER-I NEED A DESSERT PRONTO-dessert! Do yourself a favor and keep a package of store-bought puff pastry in your freezer at all times. It will come in handy for moments like this and when you’ve got a buttload of veggies that are about to…
My Darling Clementhyme
Simple syrup, a common cocktail ingredient, is nothing more than equal parts water and sugar. Herbs, citrus, and spices can be added to the syrup to liven up holiday drinks. To make a virgin version of this drink, substitute sparkling wine with seltzer. Ingredients 1 cup sugar 11 thyme sprigs, divided 1 bottle sparkling wine,…
Surf and Turf Kabobs with Spicy Sesame Butter
Let’s pretend it’s 1965, you’re wearing a fabulous muumuu poolside and a man who eerily looks like Don Draper is making Mai Tais. Your friends are coming over, you probably have Don Ho playing in the background and you need something to nosh on at this fabulous make-believe party. I’m thinking Ramake, Crab Rangoon, a…
Creamy Sausage Gravy on Toast with Tomato Relish
I think we all can agree that we have been eating loads of food other than butter and jam on toasted bread long before the food cognoscenti decided that 2015 was the year of “toast”. I realize that as I write this, fancy “toast” is probably out and crostini is back in. How do you…
