The holy trinity of barbecue sides – coleslaw, potato salad & pasta salad. Side show. Arguably just as important to barbecue feast, sides provide contrast and color to the main dishes. Here are three of my personal favorites with a grate take. Green Goddess Pasta Salad Grate Potato Salad Toasted Sesame Asian Slaw Grate PotatoContinue reading “Grate Barbecue Side Trifecta”
Loverboy Spritz Unofficial Official Tasting Menu
Summer should be fun & these dishes are nothing if not fun. If you are a fan of Bravo or low-calorie delicious cocktails, you’ve heard over Loverboy. I was excited to try the spritz because they utilize less than ordinary flavor profiles – blueberry lemon kissed with basil, mango peach kissed with chili, & passionfruitContinue reading “Loverboy Spritz Unofficial Official Tasting Menu”
Frozen Paloma
A summer cocktail rivaling the frozen margarita. Tequila lovers rejoice. This frozen Paloma is the perfect alternative to your frozen margarita. Agave syrup. This recipe calls for agave syrup while a classic paloma recipe calls for fresca or other sweet and citrus carbonated beverage. Because this is a frozen recipe and ice is a criticalContinue reading “Frozen Paloma”
Strawberry-Rhubarb Shortbread Cookies
Favorite summer cake meets favorite Christmas cookie. A strawberry shortcake is the ultimate summer cake. The perfect showcase for sweet & delicious strawberries. Enter linzer tarts, a Christmas cookie classic and wa-la so the Strawberry-Rhubarb Shortbread Cookie is born. Strawberry-Rhubarb Shortbread Cookies Ingredients: 2 cups of flour 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar (separated) 1/2Continue reading “Strawberry-Rhubarb Shortbread Cookies”
Strawberry-Basil Margaritas
Strawberry-basil margaritas. This will quickly become your drink of the summer. These margaritas are light, fruity & refreshing – everything a summer drink should be and more. Not only that, it is a super simple recipe. I wanted to make this recipe fool-proof yet delicious. Blending the Margarita: This recipe instructs you to blend theContinue reading “Strawberry-Basil Margaritas”
Caramelized Onions – A Labor of Love
The perfect caramelized onions need only three ingredients: onion, salt & olive oil. First things first. The process of caramelization removes water from a substance and breaks down the substances natural sugar in the process. Caramelization does not require added sugar. Fruits & vegetables have there own varying degrees of natural sugar. On average, onionsContinue reading “Caramelized Onions – A Labor of Love”
Sweet & Savory Brunch Rolls
Ubiquitous amongst grocery stores & food courts alike, cinnamon rolls are a staple menu item for breakfast, brunch, dessert, snack and much more. These Savory Brunch Rolls include the simplicity of a classic cinnamon roll’s preparation but adds a savory and flavor profile. Flavors we’re showcasing… Peas: Vibrant in color. Walks the fine line ofContinue reading “Sweet & Savory Brunch Rolls”
Mozzarella Skewers 3 Ways
Backyard season is upon us. Mozzarella Skewers deliver the flavor the perfect charcuterie bite while being portable. 1. Mediterranean From top to bottom… Green Olive: AKA Castelvetrano Olives. Bright green mild olives. Roasted Eggplant: Oven roasted eggplant. Seasoned with salt, pepper, olive oil & paprika. Oven roasted at 350 until tender. Roasted Red Pepper: You’llContinue reading “Mozzarella Skewers 3 Ways”
Honey Sesame Encrusted Cheddar Gruyere Spaghetti – TikTok Pasta
While ‘Honey Sesame Encrusted Cheddar Gruyere Spaghetti‘ may not roll off the tongue, what it’s title lacks in brevity, it makes up for in flavor. POV: You’ve scrolled past the infamous “Tik Tok Pasta” in search of something more complex. Tik Tok pasta took the internet by storm, largely due to it’s simplicity. What’s notContinue reading “Honey Sesame Encrusted Cheddar Gruyere Spaghetti – TikTok Pasta”
gabrielle in the kitchen 