Pavlovas are one of my go-to recipes when I entertain. I love how fancy they look without being too complicated. Now that we are only dining for two at home I reworked my recipe so that we can still enjoy my favorite indulgences. This recipe for Mini Chocolate Swirl Raspberry Pavlovas is perfect for Valentine’s …
Fondue has become a guilty pleasure at our house recently. What prompted this indulgence was not only the love of cheese but it is a fun meal! This recipe for black truffle fontina fondue definitely screams romance using sultry black truffles as well as truffle oil. Wouldn’t it be perfect for Valentine’s Day? Fondue is …
Classic Moules Frites is one of those dishes that I usually enjoy at a little bistro in Paris even though it is a dish traditional to Belgium. My recipe is definitely one of those travel dishes that I look forward to when on holiday. What makes my Classic Moules Frites recipes classic? I use ingredients …
I am a firm believer that everyone should have a handful of recipes that they are really good at. The kind that can be whipped up with very little planning. For me that is my recipe for a Classic Roast Chicken. What makes this recipe classic? The use of simple ingredients, chicken, fresh thyme and …
I had high hopes of sharing so many wonderful holiday recipes since I have nothing but time on my hands this year. Then I got hit with covid fatigue and my world stopped a bit and I decided to enjoy this time at home. I have been baking so many cookies the past couple of …
This Thanksgiving we are heading to the mountains to cook and overeat with another couple. The meal will be meat-heavy with a vegetarian flare. I am in charge of the turkey along with some traditional sides. I am going to make my side dishes vegetarian friendly, and I wanted to have an option for gravy …
I have been wanting to make an umami rich mushroom based stock to use in sauces as well as vegetarian based stews for awhile. I dislike vegetarian options that leave my recipes yellow in color. Even my homemade vegetable stock recipe is not yellow. I use a lot of mushrooms when I want to add …
I know what you are thinking, what another pumpkin dip recipe? Stick with me as this is not your everyday pumpkin dip. This my lovely friend is a pumpkin cheesecake dip recipe. It is dreamy and actually tastes like cheesecake but with less sugar and no crust. I was inspired to make this recipe …