Word on the street is the jalapeno peppers are doing veryyyy well this year. My friend invited me over to pick a bag full of her jalapenos, the produce stand down the street has been getting jalapeno donations, and they’re nearly overflowing at the grocery […]
Appetizers
My FAVORITE Chicken Nachos
It’s Cinco de Mayo, it’s Friday, and I’m ready for a drink (and a plate of nachos). WHO’S WITH ME? 🙋🏼🙋🏽🙋🏾 You may be familiar with this recipe (especially if you’re my friend or family) as it’s been on my blog for a while now […]
Loaded Guacamole with Chili Shrimp + Roasted Plantains (Whole30)
Guacamole is amazing. Guacamole loaded with chopped chili shrimp makes me want to dance. I’d say these last two weeks on my Whole30 adventure I’ve been craving guacamole the most. Not just avocado, but creamy, fatty, tangy, garlicky, salty, spicy, guac with a big squeeze […]
Fried Goat Cheese with Tarragon + Honey
Goat cheese flavored with honey and tarragon, rolled into a ball, fried to crispy perfection, then drizzled with more honey and a pinch of red pepper – as if goat cheese couldn’t get any better. December is one of our busiest months of […]
Mussels Casino with Bacon & Parmesan
Um, mussels casino why has is taken so long for you to come in my life? A few weeks back I had dinner at my moms and saw this beautiful tray of breadcrumby, garlicky, mussels. If it wasn’t for the shell surrounding the breadcrumb goodness […]
Pecorino Romano & Parmesan Asparagus Tart
fjfhajkhdfkjahgf. ^that’s what’s going through my mind. Lemme just sum up what’s happening in life right now: 14 weddings & events in 13 days (holy crap) Scott is home for good (finally) Moving in with Scott (yay!) Planning birthday parties (hiiiii 25) ‘scuse the […]
The Best 5-Ingredient Popcorn Ever
This is it friends. This is THE best popcorn *ever*. After making and eating and telling Scott all about this popcorn for the third day in the row he finally said to me, why don’t you just share this on the blog? After all, everyone has […]