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Brussels Sprouts Pasta Carbonara

You can't go wrong with a classic pasta carbonara recipe. There are a few tips to make the creamy egg-based sauce perfect, but once you get it right it's the best kind of comfort food. Since I love the combination of brussels sprouts and bacon, I thought they would be a great addition to this easy recipe. Pile your noodles high in a bowl, find your favorite show on Netflix, and you've got a perfect little cozy evening ahead. You can use whatever kind of pasta you want in this dish, but I love a ... continue reading...

Snacks and Apps

Garlic Tomato Confit with Goat Cheese on Toast

Tomatoes are coming into season, and this garlic tomato confit is sure to be your new favorite way to enjoy them. You can spread the confit on sourdough toast with goat cheese or toss it into your favorite pasta with lots of fresh basil and parmesan. It's so easy to make with just a few ingredients, and it's sure to be a hit. All you need for this easy confit recipe are fresh cherry or grape tomatoes, a head of garlic, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper, and fresh thyme. To add them to your ... continue reading...

Desserts Recipes

Funfetti Shortbread Cookies

There's just something about shortbread cookies. Buttery and rich, they are perfect paired with a cup of tea. With just half a cup of sugar in them, they are sweet but not overly so. And since shortbread cookies don't use any eggs or leaveners like baking powder or baking soda, they are a dense, rich cookie that's a perfect treat. This easy shortbread recipe uses just seven ingredients, with the key ingredient being butter! Since this is a recipe where the butter flavor truly shines, use a good ... continue reading...

Mains Recipes

Salmon Sushi Bowls

Sushi is my favorite food. I have it every year on my birthday, and it's my go-to suggestion for takeout, dinner with a girlfriend, or a date night with my husband. To enjoy the flavors of sushi at home, we have these salmon sushi bowls! A bed of sushi rice topped with seasoned and seared salmon, pickled veggies, sriracha mayo, and a sprinkle of furikake seasoning make the perfect meal to have at home when you are craving sushi. Even those who don't like sushi will enjoy this dish as long as ... continue reading...

Drinks Recipes

Brunch Punch

Easter is tomorrow, which is the perfect holiday to enjoy a delicious brunch. Spring and summer are the seasons for bright and fun brunch cocktails, like this brunch punch. Made with grapefruit juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, and grenadine, it tastes like a vacation in a glass and is delicious for spring and summertime sipping. With vodka for a kick and a champagne floater for effervescence, it's a drink that you'll want to make a whole pitcher of to serve friends or family. It would also ... continue reading...