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Blueberry Lemon Gin Fizz

This is an easy sipper. Blueberry lemon flavor with a subtle hint of rosemary. Top it off with blueberry sparkling water and you have a tasty and pretty gin cocktail. Ingredients: 2 oz gin 2 oz blueberry lemonade** 1 sprig rosemary (more if garnishing) 4 oz blueberry sparkling water Ice In a shaker with 2-3Continue reading “Blueberry Lemon Gin Fizz”

Chicken and Dumplings

Do you ever make a meal because it reminds you of someone? When you eat it, you can almost feel that person with you? Growing up my grandmother from Texas made chicken and dumplings on very rare occasions. From scratch, so delicious! A meal that will always remind me of her and her kitchen. ThisContinue reading “Chicken and Dumplings”

Ginger Spiced Cranberry Bourbon

If you need a cocktail that tastes like the holidays this beverage is for you. Just a few ingredients and you have a festive cocktail to share during your gatherings. I hosted a small party last year and every one was asked to bring their favorite cocktail to share. I made these Ginger Spiced CranberryContinue reading “Ginger Spiced Cranberry Bourbon”

Roasted Tomato & Red Pepper Soup

My lovely next door neighbor dropped off a big bag of tomatoes from her backyard plants. We are nearing the end of the season and she was kind enough to share some of the last of her bounty. I wasn’t sure how I wanted to use them and then thought, SOUP. To bump up theContinue reading “Roasted Tomato & Red Pepper Soup”

Panang Curry

I LOVE Thai food. LOVE. A couple years ago I traveled to Thailand for vacation and it was hands down the most amazing place I have traveled so far. Panang Curry is one of my all time favorite Thai meals and it is surprisingly easy to make. Forget takeout when you can make this classicContinue reading “Panang Curry”

Smoky Margarita

Last weekend I experimented with making a smoked simple syrup. YES. Smoked. Simple. Syrup. The smoker was on duty for some meatloaf (I can do a separate blog post about that later!) and figured why not pop on some simple syrup and see what happens. I have some lessons learned, but overall the result wasContinue reading “Smoky Margarita”

Chipotle Lime Aioli

When I tell you I love sauces, I LOVE sauces. But this one is in my top 3 favorite sauces. It’s amazing on tacos, sandwiches, bowls, seafood…all. the. things. You can whip it up in 5 minutes and it stores in the fridge for at least a month. I’m obsessed! Here’s what you need: 1Continue reading “Chipotle Lime Aioli”

Pumpkin Curry Pasta

It’s October! This is the perfect dinner to kick off fall. Spicy Italian sausage, creamy pumpkin, and warm curry flavor all wrapped around a hardy pasta. This was a hit among friends last night, so if you like the warm spice of curry, you have to give this pasta a try! Prep Time: 10 minutesContinue reading “Pumpkin Curry Pasta”

Spicy Michelada

We are still hanging onto the summer weather around here and it just begs for cold beers on the deck. I’m stretching the al fresco cocktailing season out as long as I can. Tonight I was in the mood for more than just a beer. Enter the Michelada! What you need: 12 oz beer (youContinue reading “Spicy Michelada”

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

The brussels sprout (Yes, it’s actually brusselS sprouts with an S on the end). Such a divisive vegetable amongst people. I think it’s one of those veggies that you either love or hate. I used to be a hater. My dad was not a fan, so we NEVER ate them at home growing up. AndContinue reading “Roasted Brussels Sprouts”