Summer Risotto

Summer Risotto

I am posting this summer risotto in January because I am slightly (largely) behind on updating this blog, but this recipe absolutely needs to be here! It is bright and tasty and will wow a crowd, all while being pretty easy to make. Risotto used 

Cowboy Caviar

Cowboy Caviar

I had cowboy caviar for the first time in a long time at my friend Mari Clare’s river house. She had made a huge batch of it for us all to snack on all weekend. I couldn’t get enough. I wanted to eat it with 

Elote Dip For Everyone

Elote Dip For Everyone

This elote dip for everyone – adults and babies – will be a hit with everyone. It’s a great recipe for a party and there are easy modifications to make it for a baby as well! See the instagram post here Elote dip for everyone! 

Savory Cheesy Sun-dried Tomato Babka

Savory Cheesy Sun-dried Tomato Babka

I love a sweet babka, but this savory cheesy sun-dried tomato babka was next level delicious. One of my favorite sweet bakers to follow is Erin at Cloudy Kitchen. This recipe uses her babka dough as the base, with a few very minor tweaks, and 

Whipped Feta and Goat Cheese

Whipped Feta and Goat Cheese

This whipped feta and goat cheese spread is great for party spreads, tomato pies, and eating straight on a piece of toast. I make this any time we have company, and lately I’ve been really enjoying it with tomatoes. Whipped feta and goat cheese combined 

Corn Risotto and Scallops

Corn Risotto and Scallops

Fresh corn in the summer is one of my favorite vegetables. Fresh herbs on top of creamy rice is also one of my favorites. This corn risotto combines the two and it’s amazing. I paired it with seared wild scallops for the perfect summer dinner. 

Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried Green Tomatoes

This summer we are growing a whole lot of tomatoes. There is always a point where you have a huge abundance of green tomatoes but no ripe ones. Enter: fried green tomatoes. I never cared for this dish growing up, but after making it myself, 

Homemade Chili Cheese Fries

Homemade Chili Cheese Fries

We eat chili a LOT in this house. We also eat a lot of homemade french fries. And even more cheese. One time my husband asked for homemade chili cheese fries, and luckily but no surprise we had leftover chili in the fridge! To make 

Roasted Herby Vegetables with Tahini Sauce

Roasted Herby Vegetables with Tahini Sauce

When plain ol veggies sounds boring, roasted herby vegetables with a tahini sauce should help make it interesting! I roasted carrots and broccoli to go with chicken last night but was feeling fancy so I made this versatile tahini yogurt sauce! See the notes how 

Carrot Pistachio Souffle

Carrot Pistachio Souffle

Carrot Pistachio Souffle Growing up my grandparents would take us to Picadilly Cafeteria probably once a week. The rolly chairs and long line of food is not something I particularly wish to go back to, but if you’ve ever been, you might remember the carrot