After a weekend of grilling, the star might just have been this very simple, very fresh side- lemony couscous salad. This recipe feeds about four, but make lots as it’s all anyone was really after at our barbecue. Lemony Couscous Salad For the dressing:
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Chocolate Mascarpone Mousse
She may not look like much, but it’s what inside that counts- isn’t that usually the case? This mousse was a labor of love to not waste a cup of extra mascarpone that was kicking around the fridge…the results were more spectacular than anything I could have hoped for! The word “bangin’” comes to mind…
Happy Lunar New Year!
Happy Lunar New Year! Who’s ready to shed negativity, grow, and embrace change? That’s generally always the goal, n’est pas? I’m a sucker for a reflection and doing this at a point of fresh start and since the calendar new year took me down with a wicked flu, I’m back on board for that of…
Ina’s French Bistro Salad
A salad so nice, I made it twice (in one weekend). This salad feels special, but really is the perfect combo of creamy, crunchy, sweet, salty, and fresh. We’ve already added it to our Christmas menu. Ina’s French Bistro Salad For the salad: For the dressing: Note: delicious salad that does NOT hold up in…
Winter Burrata Salad
Everyone knows the best summer lunch is a gorgeous caprese salad topped with a ball of burrata. But, what to do when it’s not prime tomato season? The brightest winter answer is orange and fennel- so delicious, simple, and a surprise flavor profile for your guests. The inspiration of this salad hails from the gorgeous…
Hot Fudge for Non Chocoholics
Not much for a big dollop of hot fudge? Me either. This one though. Woah. Make it in advance and allow it to set in the fridge for a creamy, dreamy, chocolate dose you didn’t even know that you needed. The consistency here is unparalleled to other recipes I’ve tried for the chocoholic in my…
Ina (Garten) on China
Looking for all of Ina Garten’s test recipes in one place? The queen finally has her own spot on my menu! Just hover over ‘Recipes’ in the navigation bar at the top of this page to find our girl teamed up with a little dose of Macarons and Mayhem love and mess. Love you, Ina!
Smoked Salmon Rosti
Christmas charmingly came for a third round upon the return to Switzerland which began with a simple, but seemingly fancy breakfast aside the wee-est tree in the land. Champagne was served (of course) alongside smoked salmon rosti. Deceptively easy and fresh after two weeks of heavy holiday meals; I’ll definitely be making this one again….
Lebovitz French Onion Soup
After the most incredible onion soup at Chez Fernand Christine in Paris, I vowed to recipe test various versions this winter. Since David Lebovitz steered us towards this excellent bistro, I figured best to start with his recipe. It’s a bit different in that it uses chicken stock rather than the traditional beef, but was…
Ina’s Butternut Squash Bruschetta
What’s a more perfect fall flavor combination than melange of butternut squash, caramelized onions, a dash of maple syrup, and a little apple? Literally nothing. There’s your recipe. No scrolling. Just kidding. Hardly any scrolling and the beauty of this gorgeous site. Thanks again to Ina for the brilliant, bright dinner that’s more of a…
Chrissy’s Cucumber Salad
Happy lunar new year, ya’ll! I don’t know anyone more ready for some cleansing, fresh vibes than this girl right here…which I suppose is ironic being that the holiday was ushered in by a carb-laden dim sum brunch and just wee bit of wine with the girls. There was this cucumber salad that Chrissy Teigan…
Chicken & Zucchini Crepes
This recipe is so simple, feeds a crowd, and probably seems a lot fancier than she really is deep down. Inspired by a Martha Stewart recipe, I’ve gone rogue and made it even simpler after an incident that we’ll just call the “incident of the very unfortunate Swiss spinach.” Now, let’s leave it there and…