We’ve all been there: you’ve had your fill of buttery, glorious summer corn, and now you’re staring at a pile of naked cobs wondering what to do...
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Corn Cob Simple Syrup – Waste Not, Sip More
We’ve all been there: you’ve had your fill of buttery, glorious summer corn, and now you’re staring at a pile of naked cobs wondering what to do next. Compost? Chicken feed? Nope—around here, we turn them into liquid gold.Corn Cob Simple Syrup is proof that the fun doesn’t stop when the kernels are gone. Simmer those cobs into a sweet, subtly corny nectar that’s ready to jazz up cocktails, drizzle over pancakes, or—if you’re feeling truly Midwestern—pour over ice cream and call it a day. It’s thrifty, it’s delicious, and it might just make you feel like a frontier homesteader with a killer...
Lemon Drop Martini
A deceptively innocent looking cocktail that is as sweet and refreshing as lemonade, but packs enough punch to make you wonder how you ended up with...
CHARTREUSE MARTINI
Bright green and mysteriously herbal, this drink is fancy enough to make you feel like a sorceress. Just remember while consuming, the person you...
Baked Salmon with Preserved Lemon Paste
This is one of those dishes that will make guests feel special, because fish tends to have a fancy feel to it. But this recipe for broiled salmon...
Super Nutty Tabbouleh with Avocado
When it comes to some foods, I am a purist. Donuts should be glazed and pancakes should have maple syrup on them (not some silly fruit!) Tabbouleh...
The Butterfly Martini
Basically, a boozy purple drink that doesn’t taste purple. This fancy mix of elderflower liquor, crème de Violette and Vodka is the perfect cocktail...
GUACAMOLE SALAD
This recipe is really just a fancy version of deconstructed guacamole with some additional ingredients. Bring on the Chips Yes, we call it a salad,...
MANGO JALAPENO SALSA
If you think mango salsa might be a little too sweet, you would be wrong. The chili, onions and cilantro make this a sweet AND savory salsa. Throw...
CARNE ASADA: A DELICOUS STEAK OR TACO
This recipe is a bonafide crowd pleaser. I served it for a Feliz Navidad party I hosted several years ago and it did not disappoint. In fact, it was...
TACOS OF CARNITAS
There’s no denying that I LOVE TACOS. I’ll take a few good street tacos over a fancy dinner any day of the week. What can I say? Add some tequila...
LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN TACOS WITH MEZCAL
This is one of my favorite taco recipes EVER! Sure chicken tacos might sound a bit boring, but this recipe is light refreshing and will certainly...
CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
What can we possibly say about chimichurri sauce that hasn’t already been said? It’s easy, delicious and can be used as a spread, marinade or even...
CHURRO CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE ICING
This cupcake version of the street food classic will certainly up your cupcake game. Just be sure to make extra. Like donuts you can’t have just...
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