Sometimes Halloween doesn’t need to scream gross-out gory — it just needs a wink. That’s where this dish comes in: rich, golden brown butter sauce,...
Recipes
Creepy-Cute Purple Gnocchi with Brown Butter and Sage
Sometimes Halloween doesn’t need to scream gross-out gory — it just needs a wink. That’s where this dish comes in: rich, golden brown butter sauce, crispy sage, and pillowy purple sweet-potato gnocchi that look eerily like little grub worms. It’s equal parts spooky and sophisticated — the kind of dish you’d serve at a candlelit dinner party where the playlist is moody jazz and everyone’s costume is “witch-core chic.”Pretty Together Tip Pile the purple gnocchi into a shallow bowl and drizzle with extra brown butter — the glossy coating gives them that “fresh from the cauldron” sheen. Add a...
Korean BBQ Beef Tacos (Bulgogi Tacos)
YOU CAN PUT ANYTHING IN A TACO Korean Tacos seem to be all the rage lately thanks to friends like mine at Seoul Taco in Chicago. This IS NOT their...
ORANGE GLAZED PORK CHOPS
This recipe is one of my go-to recipes. In addition to being extremely simple, it tastes fantastic and is fancy enough to serve at a dinner party. I...
Banana Cream Whoopie Pies
Just saying the word “whoopie” always makes me smile. How can it not?! I have been making this recipe for years and it is always a family favorite....
Skip the Slices: These Mini Cherry Hand Pies Are Summer’s Sweetest Party Trick
Why Hand Pies Are the Ultimate Summer Dessert Hack When it comes to summer desserts, some pies just aren’t made for mingling. Sure, cherry pie is a...
BLT PASTA SALAD
This recipe is a staple for quick summer dinners and also makes a wonderful potluck side. It’s quick, easy and total crowd pleaser. THIS RECIPE IS...
THE BEE STING COCKTAIL
Welcome to one of my very favorite drinks in this whole damn blog! If you love a good, classic gin drink with simple syrup and lemon or lime, then...
MEXICAN STREET CORN SALAD
So, I usually make a very simple version of Mexican Street Corn, but Liz’s recipe like most things, is way fancier. And if you’re going to...
TRES LECHE MEXICAN MILK CAKE
THIS CAKE BELONGS IN A CAKE HALL OF FAME Can I just say, I freaking LOVE this cake?! The first time Liz made it for a party, I ended up eating 3...
THYME HONEY AND YOGURT CHEESECAKE
I’ve been experimenting a lot with herbs lately. Last year, I planted an herb garden and much to my surprise, it yielded more herbs than I knew how...
FENNEL PANZANELLA SALAD
THE VERDANT LADY COCKTAIL
Ever since Liz bought a bottle of green Chartreuse, she’s been experimenting with ton of herby cocktail recipes. For the record, I don’t love...
Kimchi Fried Rice
This is one of the recipes I crave when I crave comfort food. Sure Mac and Cheese will always hold a special place in my heart, but this flavorful...
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