Ingredients: 3/4 cup of Arborio rice 4 cups of broth, warmed 1/4 cup of dry white wine 1 lemon worth of lemon juice 1 TBSP of EVOO 3-5 sprigs of fresh thyme S&P to taste 1/4 cup of shaved Parmesan (or more) Heat Dutch oven at medium-low heat. Add EVOO. Add rice. Cook rice completelyContinue reading “Lemon Parmesan Risotto”
Arugula, Pear, Parmesan & Pistachio Salad with Honey Lemon Dressing
Ingredients: 2 cups of arugula 1 Bosc pear 1/8 cup of pistachios, finely chopped 1/8 cup of shaved Parmesan 1/4 cup of honey 1/8 cup of EVOO 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice S&P to taste Honey Lemon Dressing. Add honey, EVOO & freshly squeezed lemon juice into a bowl. Whisk until combined. S&P toContinue reading “Arugula, Pear, Parmesan & Pistachio Salad with Honey Lemon Dressing”
Matcha Lemon Checkerboard Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients: 5 cups of flour, separated 3 cups of powdered sugar 4 TBSP of matcha powder 2 cups of butter, softened 1 lemon worth of lemon zest 2 TSP of salt, separated Green & yellow food dye (separated) Matcha Shortbread. Add 1 cup of softened butter & 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar. With handContinue reading “Matcha Lemon Checkerboard Shortbread Cookies”
Blood Orange Curd No-Churn Ice Cream
Making ice cream at home doesn’t require an expensive machine. Just some fresh ingredients and common place kitchen appliances. Ingredients: 8 blood oranges, juiced 1/2 cup of granulated sugar 2 egg yolks 4 TBSP of butter 2 cups of heavy cream, separated 14 oz of sweetened condensed milk 1 TSP of vanilla extract Orange foodContinue reading “Blood Orange Curd No-Churn Ice Cream”
brutal blackberry gin smash
Alexa, play Sour by Olivia Rodrigo. Ingredients: 5-7 blackberries 1 ounce of orange juice (freshly squeezed if possible) 1.5 ounces of gin Sparkling water Muddler Strainer Place blackberries in cup & middle until extremely juiced. Add orange juice & gin. Strain blackberry mixture over fresh cup with ice. Top with sparkling water. Garnish, serve &Continue reading “brutal blackberry gin smash”
Chili Red Velvet Brownie Crinkle Cookies
Ingredients: 1 stick of butter 1 cup of granulated sugar 1/4 cup of light brown sugar 2 TSP of vanilla 2 TBSP of red food dye 3 eggs 3 cups of flour 1/3 cup of cocoa powder 2 TSP of baking powder 1/2 TSP of salt 1/2 TSP of chili powder 1/2 TSP of cayenneContinue reading “Chili Red Velvet Brownie Crinkle Cookies”
Blackened Salmon Tacos with Serrano Jalapeño Crema
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds of salmon 1 TBSP of paprika 1 TBSP of onion powder 1 TBSP of garlic powder 1 TSP of ground cayenne pepper S&P to taste 1/2 TBSP of EVOO 6 corn tortillas 2 jalapeños 2 Serrano peppers 1 head of garlic 1/4 cup of cilantro 1 lime, juiced 1/2 cup ofContinue reading “Blackened Salmon Tacos with Serrano Jalapeño Crema”
Red Devil Margarita
Ingredients: 1/8 of a jalapeño, chopped 1 1/2 ounces of tequila 3 ounces of blood orange juice .5 ounces of lime juice .5 ounces of agave 2 red mini sweet peppers (optional) Ice Muddler Shaker & strainer For extra spicy drinks. Soak your tequila in jalapeños overnight. Muddle jalapeños. Add jalapeños & tequila to aContinue reading “Red Devil Margarita”
Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Thighs, Roasted Eggplant & Tzatziki
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs of chicken thighs 1 TBSP of paprika 1 TBSP of cumin 1 TSP of salt & pepper 1/2 lemon worth of lemon juice 1 TBSP of EVOO 1 eggplant, chopped 1 TBSP of EVOO 1 TSP of salt & pepper 1 TBSP of paprika 1/2 lemon worth of lemon juice 1Continue reading “Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Thighs, Roasted Eggplant & Tzatziki”
Saffron Root Veggie Bisque
There’s beauty in golden simplicity. Ingredients: 8-10 yellow & white carrots 2 parsnips 1 TBSP of EVOO 8 cups of veggie broth 1/2 TSP of saffron threads 2-3 bay leaves S&P to taste Roast the root veggies. Heat oven to 350. Peel skins of carrots and parsnips. Cut into 1/2 inch large pieces. Coat withContinue reading “Saffron Root Veggie Bisque”
