Join me on Talk of the Town for a cool way to rethink the cantaloupe! Making preserves from this sweet melon results in an intoxicating spread perfect for breakfast, brunch, snacks, or cheeseboards when combined with sea salt and the gentle richness of honey. Salted Challenge Dairy Butter helps reduce any foam in this recipe,…Continue Reading “Cantaloupe Preserves on Talk of the Town”
Whats not to love about pesto? Bold herb flavor marries beautifully with savory cheeses, nuts, and oil in an emulsion like no other. While I love basil pesto just as much as the next person, I often love to explore other flavor combinations that can be created from other parts of the garden. Like any…Continue Reading “Radish Leaf Pesto”
Easter is just a few short weeks away, and that means Spring entertaining is basically upon us! I have been so excited to team up with Rebecca Gordon from Buttermilk Lipstick on a fabulous and festive Easter Egg Hunt Party to not only celebrate Easter but also, the season. Rebecca and I met over two…Continue Reading “Essential Easter Recipes”
An essential part of any proper Easter celebration is the allure of finding the ever elusive prize egg in an Easter Egg Hunt. So, why not host an Easter Egg Hunt party for children and adults alike this easter! Better yet, center the party around luscious desserts that serve as a sweet treat for guests,…Continue Reading “Host an Easter Egg Hunt”
Dating back to 1847, the Chicago Flower and Garden Show presents 24+ feature landscapes and garden vignettes, workshops, seminars and a booming marketplace. In addition, the event features a 150-seat Garden Gourmet culinary demonstration stage that never disappoints their garden-loving guests. I am so excited to be part of the show this year on Friday,…Continue Reading “Chicago Flower and Garden Show”
Sweet and tangy this chutney showcases all the wonderful peppery flavor of Shisito peppers which pairs perfectly with crunchy bacon and the sweetness of molasses. This chutney can be made in a matter of minutes but can be stored for quite a while in the refrigerator or, even packed into jars to enjoy throughout the…Continue Reading “Bacon & Shishito Pepper Chutney”
Fluffy buttermilk cornbread gets a bit of Japanese flair with Blistered Shishito peppers and sesame oil. I prefer a sweeter cornbread with a hint of pepper flavor. Top with crushed black peppercorns and sesame seeds as a hint to the flavor explosion your taste buds are about to enjoy! RECIPE: Shishito Pepper Buttermilk Cornbread Ingredients: serves…Continue Reading “Shishito Pepper Buttermilk Cornbread”
Blistered Shishito Peppers are a super quick and easy appetizer that requires nothing more than a hot pan, peppers, a pop of citrus, and some salt. Toss with some EVOO just before serving to avoid all that smokiness during the cooking process. Cast iron is the ideal pan to achieve a nice char. Blistered peppers…Continue Reading “Blistered Shishito Peppers”
Ordinary cream cheese can become something extraordinary by simply adding whipping it up and folding in some fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, chives, or tarragon that make it great as a spread or as a delicious dip. RECIPE: Herb Cream Cheese Spread Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature 2 tablespoons sour…Continue Reading “Herb Cheese Spread”
Make sure your table is set not only with fabulous food this Easter, but also lots of bright pastels, cheery spring blossoms, and of course, a bunny or two. I’ve never been one to shy from patterns, especially on my table. The key to mixing patterns is color, color, color. Make sure they are complimentary in…Continue Reading “Setting the Table: Easter Entertaining”