Wrap up a summer feast with a warm, spicy cobbler that features fresh blueberries cooked away in lots of butter and spices. A topping made from simple, pantry staples is equally crisp and fluffy. Sweet blueberries have an added tang with a bit of lemon. This one dish, easy bake dessert is only made better…Continue Reading “Blueberry Cobbler”
It’s time to dust off that grill and throw on some burgers. Meatloaf burgers to be exact. Equal parts nostalgia and juicy beef goodness, Meatloaf burgers pack the delicious, Leave it to Beaver punch you’d expect from your momma’s meatloaf, except only better. Because we all know that everything tastes better when it’s slapped between…Continue Reading “Meatloaf Burgers”
Summer food is the stuff that brings smiles to tanned faces and fills hungry bellies with wholesome goodness. Pasta salad is a salad that’s worth celebrating just as much as summer itself. This Celebration Pasta Salad is that salad. A light, refreshing mix of veggies, pasta, and cheese all tied together with a sweet vinaigrette….Continue Reading “Celebration Pasta Salad”
An extraordinary burger calls for a condiment that’s just as impressive. I’m a ketchup person. An individual that literally puts the stuff on everything. Infuse a little herb flavor with the addition of a fresh rosemary for a dip or topping worthy of a summer favorite. RECIPE: 1 cup ketchup The conventional therapies of radiation…Continue Reading “Rosemary Ketchup”
No backyard bash would be complete without a good slaw. Send the cabbage packing and cue in the Brussels sprouts for a truly astonishing side. Shaved Brussel sprouts combine with the usual suspects in a mayo based dressing that’s a little on the sweet side. RECIPE: 1 lb Brussels sprouts 1 medium carrot, chopped 1…Continue Reading “Shaved Brussels Sprout Slaw”
Give mom what she really wants this Mother’s Day by hosting a beautiful, and tasty brunch in her honor. Nothing says I love you like spending some quality time over Red Velvet Waffles with a cream cheese glaze amidst an opulent tablescape set with a mix of heirloom china. Formal and informal pieces intermix with conversation…Continue Reading “Red Velvet Waffles”
There are two things in the world that can make a Bitter Socialite not so bitter, those things are bourbon and bacon. Especially when they’re brought together in a sticky jam that’s both savory and sweet. This jam is the ideal topping for pretty much anything and depending on the occasion, vessels for this lovely concoction…Continue Reading “Bacon Jam”
Nothing screams summer quite like a homegrown tomato. Sun ripened on the vine and extra juicy, a homegrown tomato is beyond compare. One of my favorite ways to enjoy such a delicacy is simply layering with fresh basil and mozzarella. Then smothering the delicious stack in a rich balsamic dressing. Perfect to serve alongside grilled…Continue Reading “Heirloom Caprese Salad”
Oh, Margaritas. You have my heart and soul. Just the name alone conjures images of warm evenings with friends, after work relax sessions, or just a typical Tuesday. A well mixed Marg is an epic and undeniably beautiful thing. Here’s my go-to recipe for that most cherished of drinks! RECIPE: 4 cups ice 1 cup…Continue Reading “Classic Margarita”
Summer means corn and lots of it. I just can’t get enough of this sweet stuff. As a prelude to summer gatherings to come, add a bit of corn to your Cinco menu this year with a warm, gooey dip sure to make your tastes buds sing! RECIPE: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup fresh…Continue Reading “Baked Corn Dip”