My Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Roll-Ups are an irresistible start to any meal! You can enjoy them as an appetizer or for brunch alongside other dishes. I like to serve them with soy sauce or ponzu for dipping, kind of like a sushi roll. Thin slices of smoked salmon are laid on top of everything bagel seasoning, then topped with a homemade scallion cream cheese, cucumber, and avocado, then rolled and cut into bite-size slices. Top with sliced jalapeño for a little heat, then enjoy! Naturally gluten-free and super…
Continue ReadingClassic Strawberry Shortcakes with Whipped Cream
Summer’s Greatest Dessert! These homemade Strawberry Shortcakes remind me of childhood in the best way possible! Tender, flaky biscuits are topped with sugary, sweet fresh strawberries and a generous dollop of homemade whipped cream. The quintessential summer dessert! You may not know this, but growing up in Florida, we actually got a day off from school to attend the strawberry festival. I’m 100% not making this up. It was essentially a town fair, but where the focus of the food was strawberry shortcakes! Can you even imagine?! If you’re looking…
Continue ReadingSoupe au Pistou (Provençal Vegetable Soup)
A Hearty Vegetable and Bean Soup From France Soupe au Pistou is a hearty Provençal vegetable soup with cannellini and cranberry beans, lots of fresh vegetables, San Marzano tomatoes, and escarole, all simmered in a flavorful broth. It’s served with a vibrant pistou (the French version of pesto!) made from fresh basil, olive oil, Parmesan, and garlic, adding a burst of aromatic flavor to the soup. While I often think of soup as being perfect in fall or winter, this is the quintessential vegetable soup for summer. Don’t forget to…
Continue ReadingThe Different Types of Salt Explained
If there’s one single ingredient that is indispensable in your cooking arsenal, it is, without a doubt, salt! Seriously, this stuff is magic, and when it’s absent from cooking, it does not go unnoticed. But what exactly is salt? How does it influence our dishes? And more importantly, what type of salt is best for cooking? In this guide, we’ll go over exactly what salt is, how it influences the food we cook, and which types of salt are best suited for different tasks in the kitchen. What is Salt,…
Continue ReadingSouthern Homemade Coconut Cream Pie
I have yet to find a more comforting dessert than Southern coconut cream pie with swooping mounds of homemade whipped cream. The custard filling alone, cloud-like in texture, is the stuff of dreams—it’s cool, creamy, and sweetened with coconut, then piled high onto a tender, flaky pie crust. If you’re a fan of pastry cream, you’ll adore the luscious, silky smooth coconut custard filling. Once you add whipped cream, generously sprinkle with toasted coconut for a result that is sweet as pie! Given that the crust and filling need to…
Continue ReadingFlaky Puff Pastry Tart with Asparagus
Fresh asparagus in markets is my go-to sign that spring is officially here. And what better way to celebrate than with an easy Puff Pastry Tart with Asparagus! Here’s why I love it so much: Puff pastry tarts are a great option for a light lunch. Serve alongside a lightly dressed salad or, if enjoying for dinner, pair it with a simple roast chicken. Easy, seasonal, and tastes amazing! For more easy brunch recipes that feature this quintessential spring veggie, try my asparagus frittata or simple shirred eggs with asparagus…
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