This Roasted Butternut Squash with za’atar is an easy, flavorful side dish with a Middle Eastern flare. It’s perfect alongside any similarly flavored veggies, seafood, meat, or poultry (Roasted Salmon, Grilled Eggplant Skewers, Kebab Skewers) and just makes you feel good when you eat it. Ingredients Serve with: parsley, toasted pine nuts, maldon sea salt, and a super high quality finishing extra virgin olive oil (this is something that is nicer than you’d cook with!) How to make roasted butternut squash with za’atar Toss cubed butternut squash with olive oil,…
Continue ReadingBaked Brie Phyllo Cups with Crispy Prosciutto
There is so much to love about quick and simple phyllo cups! When planning out appetizers for entertaining, make sure there’s at least one finger food. They’re always the first to disappear! Here’s why we love this recipe so much: These totally satisfying bites will disappear lightning fast! Ingredients For A Simple Baked Brie Appetizer The sweet, tangy sun dried tomatoes and the creamy French brie are a match made in heaven! How To Make Baked Brie Phyllo Cups AKA the perfect holiday appetizer. Finger food is notoriously the first…
Continue ReadingSpiced Cocktail Nuts (Perfect Party Snack!)
The inspiration for making spiced nuts are the countless NYC bars that my husband and I have frequented where candied or cocktail nuts are placed in heaping mounds in front of us. Before we even realize what we’re doing, we’ve demolished the bowl and asked for a refill. Both on our drinks and the snack! Why I Love This Recipe Mix and match the nuts and herbs based on what’s available, but we promise these sweet, salty, spicy cocktail nuts are sure to become a holiday party staple! Ingredients For…
Continue ReadingChocolate Chip Monkey Bread Muffins with Vanilla Glaze
It was wrong of me to hold onto these gorgeous little breakfast treats as long as I did. So very wrong. But I’m here to make it right. Because chocolate chip monkey bread muffins are worthy of being in everyone’s home, every day of the week, from now until the end of time. And P.S. if you are looking for a way to confess your unbeknownst love to someone, I can assure you that these will do the trick. If you need further proof, see below for chocolate-overload goodness. If…
Continue ReadingChewy Dark Chocolate Chip Cookie Butter Cookies
Fact: everyone loves chocolate chip cookies. They’re the crème de la crème of comfort baking. But try adding melted cookie butter to the dough. Then, go crazy and drizzle a bit more on top. Congratulations – you’ve just achieved cookie perfection! If soft, thick, chewy cookies are your jam, these cookie butter cookies are going to blow your mind. If you love this recipe, be sure to try our Rich, Creamy Cookie Butter Cheesecake Bars or this No-Bake Cookie Butter Icebox Cake next! Or check out all of our easy dessert…
Continue ReadingClassic Cold Cured Gravlax with Fresh Dill
Why We Love This Gravlax Recipe We are so, so excited to share this easy gravlax recipe with you! But first, what is gravlax? Gravlax is salmon that’s been cured (or buried) in a mountain of salt, sugar, and fresh dill. Some recipes call for the addition of ground spices, such as coriander, fennel, and peppercorns. These flavors pair well with pumpernickel and rye, which is why they work so well with gravlax! Makes a delicious brunch entrée or appetizer! *This post was sponsored by Domino® Sugar. All opinions are my…
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