So, yes. I do have certain foods that I tend to gravitate toward. Among those being avocado, bacon and all things spicy. But there are also those ingredients that just don’t really appeal to me, including bleu cheese – something that my sous chef and I just don’t see eye-to-eye on. Perhaps because he’s 6’4″…
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Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats with Roasted Garlic
They say inner beauty is what counts, right? In that case, these spaghetti squash boats are seriously beautiful creatures. Just think about it: ooey-gooey oh so cheesy bechamel sauce. Meaty, delicious tomato sauce. And spaghetti squash to mop up the goodness? Un-freaken-believeable. I wish I could take credit for this genius recipe – but I…
Jalapeno & Onion White Cheddar Burgers with Bacon & Avocado
I’m a loyalist. And for that reason, I will always come back to you. Yes, bacon, I’m speaking to you. But we reunite under the most joyous of occasions: this cheeseburger. Er, bacon cheeseburger. How could I? I don’t know about you, but I probably wouldn’t eat a cheeseburger (or any burger for that matter)…
Seared Shrimp and Scallops with a Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
What do I love? Seafood. Basil. Cheese. Sun dried tomatoes. Wine. Yes, you’ve got it right. This recipe just happens to check every single one of those boxes (admittedly, the wine was in my glass). This is no coincidence, my friends – no, not the wine part. The ingredients. This was a calculated decision to…
Cajun Rubbed Steak Salad with Creamy Chipotle-Cider Dressing
Salad is to summer what soulful soup is to winter. And in the depths of February, I find myself craving sunshine, warmth and bright, fun recipes. So, to break up the monotony of hearty winter dishes (and my bacon-in-everything streak – but don’t think it didn’t cross my mind for this one) we are going…
Chicken Stuffed with Fontina, Bacon and Sun Dried Tomatoes
WARNING: This recipe requires a serious appetite. Just imagine: Bacon. Cheese. Pouring out. Did someone say bacon? Yum. My sous chef insists I cook entirely too much with bacon but I simply cannot part ways with its deliciousness. So much so, that my wine might feel like I’m having an affair. Not to mention my…
Spinach and Arugula Salad with Raspberries, Avocado with a Red Wine-Dijon Vinaigrette
I am really, really excited about this salad. It’s perfect, seriously. It has the savory from the goat cheese, a bite from the red onion and the creaminess of the avocado. It’s simple – yet so complex – and in unison, delicious. Folks, this salad is a simple elegance. It’s wonderful as an appetizer and…
Tomato & Burrata Salad with a Basil Chiffonade
Burrata [boor-rah-tah]: Creamy, luscious goodness. Imagine buffalo mozzarella infused with cream. Yes, you’ve got it. A silky, heavenly mozzarella cheese. As a recovering caprese salad traditionalist, burrata has truly changed how I envision my perfect caprese. It might not be available at your local grocery store but a specialty grocery store or cheese shop likely carries…