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Scallops with Roasted Carrot Puree & Pomegranate Beurre Blanc
I love scallops. Like, adore them. There is something so delicate and elegant about them that makes them feel like such a delicacy. I..
Snapper Ceviche
Ceviche – the beloved seafood dish originating from Peru and is now enjoyed all over the world. We have had variations from South..
Pecan Baked Brie
Who doesn’t love baked brie? Seriously?! There is just something about it that screams the holidays. And with the pecans and sugar on..
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Nothing says Halloween like Jack-o-lanterns! And you know what that means? Roasted Pumpkin Seeds! These tasty little treats come..
Salad Rolls
Now that summer is upon us, it seemed fitting to pull out a lighter recipe to go with the pleasant weather. The salad roll, known by..
Caprese Salad with Avocado
Now that nice weather is here to stay, lets celebrate the beginning of summer with a classic Caprese Salad. This classic Italian dish is..
Beef Sliders
Nothing is a more classic pairing than a burger and a beer. For our Big Rock Traditional Ale pairing, we wanted to keep it classic with a..
BBQ Chicken Nachos
What is your reaction when I suggest putting chicken on Nachos? Does this seem like some sort of crazy, nay, fanatical idea? Are you one..
Apple Pancetta Crostini
Don’t know what chiffonade means? Perfect, neither will your guests. Start the night off right with this surprisingly impressive..
Mozza Balls
As soon as I tried the mozzarella balls at Famoso, I knew I had to create this at home. With delicious, good-quality ingredients, this..
Salami Crostini
I’d like to claim I’m always on-point with my ingredients. That I shop at only the best, local, freshest bistros…but lets get real, I’m..
Bruschetta
If you hadn’t noticed by now, I’m a big fan of Italy. This is partly because of their beautiful art, language and culture, but mostly,..
Chicken Wings
The majestic chicken wing! Did you know that it was estimated 1.33 BILLION chicken wings were eaten during this year’s super bowl (fact..
Beer & Cheese Dip
Just when you thought that beer and cheese couldn’t be more perfect together – you discover that you can combine them into one perfect..
Grilled Cheese with Prosciutto
When I was a child, my mother used to make us her version of “Croque-monsieurs” instead of grilled cheese sandwiches. She would place..
Thai Lettuce Wraps
Although this looks like a long list of ingredients, it is actually very easy to make and assemble. These simple lettuce wraps are..
Apple Chutney & Goat Cheese Crostini
So sorry, it has been a while since I have posted something new! This is what happens when life gets busy and you don’t have time to..
Grilled Prawns
I had the most amazing grilled shrimp at a friends wedding – juicy large shrimp with hints of white wine and garlic, wrapped in delicious..
Melon-Mozzarella Skewers
As an excuse to get together once a month, my friends and I partake in a dinner club. Each meal rotates around a certain letter and..
Toasted Chickpeas
Toasted chickpeas are the perfect salty snack. Just when you need to satisfy that pesky chips craving, these are the perfect thing to..