Looking for a delicious, healthy dish that you don’t have to cook? Make Ceviche! I used halibut for this but you could really use any similar white fish or even shrimp. You’ll need a lot of fresh lime juice for this, as it’s the citrus juice that “cooks” the fish. Squeeze your own limes for…
Cinderella at Lyric Stage
I bounced out of bed this morning to tell you all about my magical night at Lyric Stage. Somehow I had never seen the Rodgers & Hammerstein version of Cinderella on stage before and well, I was blown away. The set, costumes, and the performances were amazing. Not only that but the show was hysterically…
Cantaloupe with Prosciutto and Burrata
Looking for a ridiculously simple no-cook appetizer or side dish that will wow your guests? You found it! I feel like a fraud even calling this a recipe. It’s more of an idea really, but I just adore simple Italian food like this. Photographed is half a cantaloupe, one medium burrata ball cut in half,…
Summer Pearled Couscous
Looking for a great veggie side dish or summer lunch? Make my Summer Pearled Couscous! This is the perfect dish to make when you’ve got a ton of zucchini and cherry tomatoes in the garden. Add lots of garlic, fresh corn, feta cheese, and fresh basil and you’ve got yourself a winning dish. I love…
Chocolate Caramel Rum Cake
Well I’ve finally done it. I’ve finally turned my Captain Jack Sparrow Cupcakes into the most epic Chocolate Caramel Rum Cake and yes, it’s as good as it looks. There’s just something so sexy about chocolate, caramel, rum, and a pinch of cinnamon. One bite of this and you’ll hear trumpets sounding and angels singing….
Summer Game Night
Looking for make-ahead no-cook snacks for your Summer Game Night? You have come to the right place! I was in the mood to play games with my friends but I’m never in the mood to turn on the oven in August. I often serve delicious baked snacks like my famous Bacon Spinach Dip and Chicken Wings…
German Spaghettieis
If you’ve ever been to Germany, you’ll recognize this whimsical dish. Spaghettieis is one of the most popular desserts in Germany and I’m continually flabbergasted that it hasn’t caught on in America yet. It’s adorable, delicious, and so fun! What is Spaghettieis? Eis means ice cream in German and Spaghettieis means spaghetti ice cream. That’s…
How to Grow Basil
Here’s everything you need to know about how to grow basil! And yes, it’s beginner-friendly. Why grow basil? Basil is hands-down one of my favorite herbs to grow because nothing says summer quite like freshly picked basil. It adds so much to Italian food, crostini, tomato dishes, even cocktails! But my favorite way to enjoy…
Deep Water Cocktail
Looking for the perfect ocean-themed blue cocktail for your shark/mermaid/tropical party? Make my ocean blue Deep Water Cocktail! What’s lurking in deep water? Is that blood?! No silly; it’s just a delicious Amarena cherry! Add a generous amount of cherry juice for extra special cocktail. This delightful Caribbean blue cocktail is super simple to make…