There’s something about apple pie that just feels like home — even if “home” is your apartment kitchen and the soundtrack is a podcast and not a...
Recipes
Classic Apple Pie (Homemade Energy, Zero Judgment)
There’s something about apple pie that just feels like home — even if “home” is your apartment kitchen and the soundtrack is a podcast and not a banjo. This version is buttery, spiced, and bubbling over with cinnamon-sugar goodness. It’s simple, cozy, and just impressive enough to look like you planned ahead. About the Crust Whether you make your own or grab a box from the freezer, we support you. You do you! No side-eye here. If you’re going the store-bought route, Trader Joe’s Pie Crust is my forever favorite — flaky, buttery, and reliable. But if you’re in the mood to play pastry chef,...
RADISH CILANTRO SALSA
I think poor radishes are a really overlooked underutilized vegetable. First off, they taste great. Second, they are gorgeous. I mean...
ROASTED TOMATO SALSA
There was a time when I would go to my favorite mexican restaurant and wonder why their salsa was so damn delicious, but also so damn brown. For a...
Bite of the Chupacabra: A Mexican Tequila Cocktail
Jen looked at me like I was crazy when I said I wanted to serve this drink at our Cinco De Mayo/Girls Day hang. I believe her exact words, or...
Irish Beef Stew Hand Pies with Goat Cheese
With St. Patrick’s day just around the corner, Jen and I wanted to take traditional Irish fare and have a little fun with it. We were already...
Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes
I’ve made mashed potatoes a million different ways and as far as I’m concerned the best rule of thumb is the more butter the better. So when I came...
IRISH CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE SPRING ROLLS
I’m only so-so on a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner. I don’t hate it. It’s just not my go-to when thinking about a fun Irish meal. I’m...
Reuben Eggrolls
Reubens have to be one of my all-time favorite sandwiches, as is obvious by my 40-something waist line. Salty, sour, savory, sweet, it really is the...
Irish Beef Stew with Guinness
I am a sucker for stew. I love any slow-cooked meaty concoction I can slather over mashed potatoes and gobble down without self-control or dignity....
RASPBERRY DREAMSICLE MARTINI
A smooth mix of vodka and Chambord, this velvetly, berry-kissed cocktail whispers, “I am elegant,” but screams, “I am going to text my ex later!”...
The CHAITINI
Look caffeine and booze belong together, how else are you going to stay up until 4 AM liking all of your crush’s posts since 2015. INGREDIENTS: 1/2...
Classic New Orleans Sazerac Cocktail
You could say I’m a bit of a purist when it comes to certain recipes. Not that I don’t enjoy a good riff on a classic, but ultimately I really just...
SEMI HOMEMADE ZATARAIN’S JAMBALAYA
The mere mention of jambalaya brings a big smile to my face. You see, St. Louis, Missouri has one of the largest Mardi Gras celebrations in the...
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