When life gives you lemons… add Prosecco. Picture this: It’s golden hour. You’re on a sun-drenched patio, your feet are up, and in your hand is a...
Recipes
Limoncello Spritz: The Italian Cocktail That Tastes Like Summer Vacation
When life gives you lemons… add Prosecco. Picture this: It’s golden hour. You’re on a sun-drenched patio, your feet are up, and in your hand is a cold, sparkling Limoncello Spritz—bright, bubbly, and slightly dangerous in how easy it is to drink. This is not a drill. This is your new go-to summer cocktail. The Limoncello Spritz is like the younger, zestier cousin of the classic Aperol Spritz—just as Instagrammable, but with a sweeter citrus twist. And the best part? You can whip one up in under five minutes with just three ingredients. Whether you're lounging poolside or hosting brunch, this...
A Simple Homemade Naan Recipe
Bread is scary. For years, I have avoided it. Not because I was trying to achieve my 18-year old waistline through ketosis, but because I was...
SPAGHETTI WITH CLASSIC BOLOGNESE SAUCE
I have always been a sucker for spaghetti with meat sauce and this delicious bolognese recipe is what I like to imagine Joe Pesci’s mom was serving...
Golden Onion, Chickpea and Fava Spread
One of our beach dinner nights was charcuterie and small plates, and it was a true feast! Little five year old Anna wanted to know why we were...
Beet Tahini Dip with Radishes
This is such a pretty addition to any spread! It has few ingredients, but each and every one of them serve a purpose and pack a punch. Let’s start...
The Pink Cherry Blossom Cocktail
I’ve loved pink cocktails since my first Shirley Temple at the age of 7. But alas, when I came of age during the nineties, it wasn’t even ironically...
Zucchini Squash with Feta and Buckwheat
This has become a staple summer recipe. Since making it the first time back in June, I have made it to serve with dinner every single week since....
Tiramisu Brownies
I love tiramisu. Like, not just love it in a “OMG that's my favorite dessert,” sort of way. But, in a stalky, “I’ll drive an hour to try out a new...
NO KNEAD ITALIAN HERBS AND CHEESE BREAD
I just love these no-knead bread recipes. Sure, they still take time. But ultimately, they are easier to make and require less active time than...
LENTIL SALAD WITH ROASTED TOMATOES
Castelluccio lentils from Umbria are tiny brownish jewels with a delicate flavor and a wonderfully tender texture. Like Puy lentils, they don't...
Israeli Bruschetta with Urfa Pepper
This recipe is from one of my all-time favorite restaurants, Olio in St. Louis. I’ve spent many afternoons and evenings sipping craft cocktails and...
THE TWO CENTS COCKTAIL
I just love a smokey mezcal. So, when I saw that this cocktail featured both tequila and mezcal, I immediately jumped on board. A PERFECTLY...
Lemony Shrimp with Capers and Dill
My brother-in-law Larry renamed this “Easter Shrimp” it's become our Easter brunch staple. This is another one of those great room-temperature...
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