If custard pie is the wholesome girl next door, French Silk Pie is her glamorous Parisian cousin who shows up late, wearing vintage Chanel and...
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French Silk Pie: The Flirt of the Dessert World
If custard pie is the wholesome girl next door, French Silk Pie is her glamorous Parisian cousin who shows up late, wearing vintage Chanel and smelling faintly of cocoa and danger. This pie is unapologetically rich — silky, chocolatey, and just smug enough to know it’s worth the extra dishes. It’s a pie that demands a chilled fork and a dramatic sigh after the first bite. And honestly? She deserves it.About the Crust Store-bought or homemade, we celebrate you either way. You do you! Trader Joe’s Pie Crust bakes up beautifully for this recipe, but if you want to flex a little, try my Pretty...
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...
LEMON ROSEMARY NO-KNEAD BREAD
Yes, we jumped on the bread making train when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Yes, in the span of two months I gained 25 pounds. But man, I ate some...
ROASTED BEETS WITH YOGURT AND DILL
This recipe is a perfect for any spring or summer occasion. The yogurt and dill are oh-so refreshing on a hot day and its beautiful to boot. EAT...
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