If you didn’t already know, hosting brunch is all the rage. The trendiest of the trendy folks adhere to the strict policy of ‘go big or go home’ and around these parts that translates into one thing: an epic bagel board. And I’m going to share my best tips and tricks so you can recreate this at home! The Basics Okay, now before we go talking smoked fish and toppings, you have to start with a good base. Find yourself the best damn bagels you can in your area. This…
Continue ReadingMilk Bar Pie (Formerly Crack Pie) with Oatmeal Crust
Christina Tosi’s Famous Milk Bar Crack Pie! Pi Day (3/14) is the perfect excuse to indulge in one of the most iconic desserts of all time: Milk Bar Pie (formerly Crack Pie)! This legendary creation from pastry genius Christina Tosi is rich, buttery, and downright addictive. If you’ve ever had the pleasure of tasting this pie at a Milk Bar location, you already know—it’s worth every bite. And lucky for me, I used to live in NYC and could get my hands on a slice whenever I wanted. Same with…
Continue ReadingChicken Thighs with Mushrooms & White Wine Sauce
Who’s ready to up your dinner party game? Raise your hand if you’re constantly on the search for recipes that are easy to execute, yet show stoppers? This girl is. Like always and forever. Hosting friends and family is one of my greatest pleasures, and feeding them well tops the list of ways to make each visit memorable. Sure, you could order a pizza or grill some burgers — and trust me, there is a definitely a time and a place for that! — but on the whole, I prefer…
Continue ReadingGrilled Romaine Salad with Lemon Caesar Vinaigrette
Ingredients for salad and dressing For more flavorful, restaurant-worthy salad recipes, try my roasted cauliflower salad with tahini, French nicoise tuna salad, or these meal-prep friendly mason jar salads next! Grilled caesar salad We’re all in agreement that a classic caesar salad is a beautiful creation, yes? Okay, good. But have you ever grilled it? I mean grilled the romaine, not just chicken. Game changer. How to grill romaine Begin by pre-heating a grill to 400F. Trim the ends off the hearts of romaine (just the end that is a…
Continue ReadingLight, Airy Ricotta Fritters with Chocolate Sauce
Crisp on the outside, with light, fluffy centers, these easy homemade ricotta fritters are an irresistible bite-size dessert! The texture is the very best part! With creamy ricotta cheese and whipped egg whites folded into the batter (which is incredibly easy to make, by the way — these are ready in just 35 minutes!), you end up with light-as-air, melt-in-your-mouth fritters. Yum. A simple dusting of powdered sugar is all they need, but if you’re feeling extra indulgent, make a simple homemade chocolate orange sauce for dipping. Perfect way to…
Continue ReadingTurkey Feta Burgers with Apple Cabbage Slaw
Okay, stop everything. Bold claim about to be made: turkey burgers are no longer terrible! You might be rolling your eyes, but when have you ever thought a turkey burger was down right delicious? Once? Twice? Never? That changes today. Like, now. Because these moist turkey burgers with apple cabbage slaw are game changers. First of all, they contain feta. Feta is salty and makes pretty much everything it touches a whole lot tastier. Most importantly, these turkey feta burgers are topped with a crunchy, acidic, fresh slaw made from thinly…
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