Shrimp and Corn Soup
It’s bold and spicy. You can call it summery with its abundance of corn and shrimp but will hold its own with the best of winter soups because of its depth of flavor.
Avocado and Orange Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
Avocado and orange salad brings the perfect amount of creaminess, brightness, and sweetness to your plate.
Smothered Snap Beans
They’re reliant, easy, delicious, and comforting. With their subtle smoky flavor, they pair well with almost any main dish by bringing out the deeper notes of the other dish.
Orange, Pomegranate, and Almond Salad with Orange Pomegranate Vinaigrette
Bring on the freshness with this salad that will liven the depths of winter. This Orange, Pomegranate, and Almond salad appeals to the eyes with vibrant orange and deep red colors along with the brightness and lightness that we crave in the midst of heavy winter dishes
Jalapeno, Ham, and Cheese Rolls
These little bites of delight jazz up the humble sandwich yet are simple to pack and easy to make. It’s bold, a bit spicy, and a little sweet. With no crumbs or drips, it makes for a perfect road trip or party food.
Potato Balls
These little balls of delight are crunchy on the outside and cloud-like fluff on the inside.
Red Bean Gumbo
Red bean gumbo brings the comfort of “Monday beans” but makes it special with the added complexity of roux and eggs.
Blueberry Lime Parfait
Blueberry Lime Parfait is fruity and bright and a great way to end a hearty meal.
Orange Braised and Glazed Butternut Squash
Not only does the Orange Braised and Glazed Butternut Squash have some of the bright elements of orange zest, but it also has a comforting complexity of caramelizing the natural sugars of the squash and orange juice which is enhanced with nutmeg.
Brown Butter and Garlic Cauliflower Soup
This soup has flavor for days with warm notes of brown butter and earthy tones of fried garlic and pecans that is tied together with the brightness of balsamic vinegar and pomegranate seeds.
Kahké - My Family’s Pretzel
This savory treat checks the boxes. It’s crispy and packs a punch of flavor with black caraway and mahlab.
Eggs Elinor (Sausage and Cheese Breakfast Casserole)
A breakfast casserole that checks the boxes on flavor, texture, ease, and reliability every single time.
Supper Club
We’re dining under string lights with the table nestled between blooming fuschia roses and crepe Myrtle trees. The fall air is crisp and the laughter is golden. Now THIS is supper club!
Stuffed Acorn Squash with Sausage and Apples
It’s savory with the meatiness of pork and mushrooms yet the sweetness of apples compliments the pepper. The sausage has crunchy bits that round out the custardy sweet squash flesh.
Pumpkin Breakfast Pudding
It’s as cooling as it is warm with the deep yet bright notes of cardamom which is accentuated by the complexity of buckwheat honey. The pumpkin brings a freshness and cottage cheese keeps it light with acidity while bringing a creamy texture.
Spiced Pear and Ricotta Salad
This salad has it all – the sweetness of fried pears are balanced by bitter and spicy greens and mellowed by creamy ricotta. The deep flavors are brightened by a fall spiced vinaigrette, and wrapped up in the crunch of roasted sunflower seeds.
Muffuletta
It’s meaty, it’s cheesy, it’s briny, and oh so good! Muffulettas (muff-a-lottas) are an Italian American sandwich invented in New Orleans by Sicilian immigrants. It boasts layers of salami, ham, cheese, and olive salad on a round Italian loaf topped with sesame seeds and happens to be my favorite childhood sandwich.
Madrid — Food Edition
When we travel, I’m in it for the food. I love street food and small casual establishments because I think that along with local grocery stores gives you a peak into the local fare that’s hard to see otherwise.