I love, love, love an apero hour, especially while cooking a delectable meal (in this case Thanksgiving). It’s even better with an interesting nibble and Ina’s Chipotle & Parmesan popcorn fit just the bill, particularly on Thanksgiving when you’re wrapped up with 100 other tasks, as this takes approximately two minutes to whip up (if…
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Mustard Tomato Tart
This mustard tomato tart is a balance of tangy, sweet, salty, and a little bit cheesy. It was the perfect snack to bring along to the weekend’s barbecue and well received my friends. So easy, and not too heavy, I’ll definitely be turning to it again. Mustard Tomato Tart
Croque Madame
Cleaning out the fridge ahead of a recent trip made me realize that I had all of the ingredients for a Croque Madame. Despite never making or ordering one before, I was drawn to this hearty bistro fare. The recipe from Fifteen Spatulas served as a guide for this new creation that will definitely become…
Mediterranean Pistachio Crunch Salad
Modified from the “Jennifer Aniston” salad, this has to be one of those meals I could eat nearly every single day. While it doesn’t need anything additional, it also works well with a protein hat. The protein hat, shredded rotochick, and pistachios for a nice crunch. Mediterranean Pistachio Crunch Salad For the dressing: For the…
Ina’s Blue Cheese & Walnut Crackers
Take Ina’s advice and create this log of cheesy goodness, slice and keep them in the freezer unbaked for an easy apero snack. I did the opposite, and cooked the entire thing for two people. Ended up freezing most of them…how they fare baked and thawed is a story to tell another day (to be…
(Almost) Ina’s Roasted Eggplant Dip
When there is a craving for roasted eggplant in the house, you must turn to the queen herself. However, Ina and about every other recipe on the internet also turns to bell peppers. To fix that, let’s use Ina as our guide, but keep things even simpler. While she ain’t pretty, she is tasty. The…
Swiss Bad Day Pasta
2024 has been off to a strange start to say the least. Here to make that better is the Swiss-est bad day pasta. This recipe easily has ingredients that can be stocked in the fridge so you can pull them out for the cheesiest, coziest, most comforting bad day meal this side of Switzerland. Swiss Bad…
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…
British Sausage Wreath
When you turn up to a holiday party with a British gentleman and the host says do NOT bring cheese, let this sausage wreath guide the way… Tastes delicious with an onion chutney or any sort of mustard dip. London calling… British Sausage Wreath
Ina’s Panko Crusted Lamb
Lamb is always a favorite, but having never made it at home, it was time to give it a go. Naturally, I turned to Ina with excitement. That’s when the gentleman took over the cooking. An excellent chef, he declared the recipe “too simple” which for me is an excellent sign of a first home…
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…
Courgette Tart
These’s something directly related to how bad a photograph is that directly corresponds to the deliciousness level of a recipe. This zucchini tart was absolutely gorgeous coming out of the oven, but I thought oh I won’t photograph it, I just threw it together to use up some courgettes purchased in Italy last week. HUGE…