I picked up some blueberries from the Farmers Market on Sunday, and I thought it would be fun to try to make a vinaigrette out of them. I piled everything…
Raw Sweet Corn and Tomato Salsa
I wanted to make a salsa with some of the things I had hanging out in the fridge to go with tonight's dinner. I love how sweet fresh corn is…
Creamy Avocado Dressing
The avocados at the store this week were pretty sad. They were all rock hard, and I didn't want to wait for them to ripen. But then I noticed that…
Vanilla Sugar
I needed vanilla sugar to make these fantastic Naughty Rhubarb Scones, and I didn't have quite enough on hand. Making your own vanilla sugar is really easy. You'll get better…
Quick Pickled Ramps
I found some ramps at the Farmers' Market on Saturday, and I wasn't sure exactly what I wanted to do with them. I thought pickling might be a fun route…
Strawberries with Cashew Cream
Have you ever had a rich, indulgent dessert that was actually healthy? What about one that was rich and creamy but didn't have any dairy? When I saw this recipe…
Bourbon Whiskey BBQ Sauce
I really enjoy the depth of flavor that bourbon adds to recipes (like when I made Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Whiskey Cream Sauce, Bourbon Cranberry Sauce, or Bourbon-Mango Pulled Pork).…
Bollywood Coconut Curry Popcorn Seasoning
I've been following Joanne's blog, Eats Well With Others, for several years now. We had plans to finally meet up and cook and eat together, and I wanted to give…
Sugo di Pomodoro (Quick Tomato Sauce)
My husband's family is from Calabria, Italy. His dad is an amazing cook, so I don't often make Italian food at home, since he makes it for us often, and…
Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix
I was making something for lunch that called for ranch dressing mix. So I figured I must be able to make my own, rather than buying a version that was…
Ginger-Lime Syrup
This is one of the recipes that I've been developing with a friend of mine for a new project. I'm going to make the big announcement in about a week…
Restaurant Style Salsa
Finally! I have found the salsa recipe. You know, the one that is served at Mexican restaurants that always makes you gorge yourself on chips and salsa, and then you…
