Tender, Juicy Chicken With Seriously Crispy Skin! Juicy, golden-brown roasted chicken with crispy skin, tender caramelized shallots, and sweet, jammy roasted grapes—this Rosemary Roasted Chicken is a show-stopping yet effortless meal. The use of fresh rosemary, lemon zest, and a spatchcocked whole chicken ensures a balanced, deeply flavorful dish perfect for any dinner occasion. Why This Recipe Works Spatchcocking the chicken (removing the backbone so the bird lays flat) significantly reduces the cooking time while promoting even roasting and ultra-crispy skin. If you’re hesitant about doing it yourself, a butcher…
Continue Reading4-Ingredient Blood Orange Paper Plane Cocktail
A Slightly Sweet Version Of A Classic Paper Plane When winter rolls around and citrus is at its peak, there’s no better way to celebrate the season than with a vibrant, citrusy cocktail. Enter the Blood Orange Paper Plane—a refreshing twist on the classic bourbon-based drink, swapping out lemon juice for the rich, slightly sweet, and beautifully hued juice of blood oranges. This cocktail is as stunning as it is delicious, making it the perfect sip for cozy nights, entertaining guests, or simply treating yourself. Why You’ll Love This Recipe…
Continue ReadingWinter Citrus Salad with Roasted Beets & Fennel
A Light And Fresh Winter Salad! Winter brings an abundance of vibrant citrus—blood oranges, mandarins, cara caras, and even exotic finds like makrut limes and Buddha’s hand. Their bright, juicy flavors and bold colors make them perfect for fresh, exciting dishes that celebrate the season. This winter citrus and fennel salad with beets is a perfect example of how contrasting flavors and textures can create something truly spectacular. Why This Recipe Works The sweetness of cara cara oranges balances the tartness of blood oranges, while thinly shaved fennel adds a…
Continue ReadingSmooth, Creamy, & Buttery Garlic Mashed Potatoes
The Ultimate Lump-Free Mashed Potatoes Recipe! Rich, velvety, and packed with flavor, these creamy garlic mashed potatoes are the ultimate side dish. Whether you’re preparing them for a holiday feast or a weeknight dinner, this recipe guarantees perfectly smooth potatoes infused with garlic and fresh herbs. The secret? A potato ricer or food mill for the smoothest texture imaginable! Why You’ll Love These Mashed Potatoes Thanksgiving, please hurry up! While this recipe can of course be enjoyed year round, they are my holiday potato side dish of choice, and totally…
Continue ReadingEasy Homemade Vanilla Extract
Raise your hand and be honest. How often do you measure vanilla while adding it to recipes? Yeah, same. Literally never. A big splash here, a smaller splash there, and before you know it — poof! All gone. The answer is simple. A little on the pricey side, but making your own extract and keeping plain vodka on hand (what, like it’s hard?) means you’ll never run out of the good stuff. Homemade vanilla extract: the gift that keeps on giving. I first made my own extract about 5 years…
Continue ReadingLight & Crispy Potato Latkes!
Crispy homemade potato latkes! My family looks forward to these every single year. They’re a staple at our Hanukkah celebration and are roughly 1000x better than any frozen variety you can buy at the store. In this post, I’ll share my mother-in-law’s famous latke recipe (they truly are the best on the planet!), along with expert tips, answers to frequently asked questions, and how you can prep these ahead of time so you’re not frying the day of your celebration. If you’re unfamiliar with potato pancakes, here’s the quick run…
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