Whether you’re planning a cozy night in or a dreamy soiree, you’ll find the dishes, details, and magic to make it linger. Come cook, create, and celebrate with me and find a recipe for everyday romance!
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A Modern Spring Dinner Party Menu
A spring dinner party comes together effortlessly with a menu that feels modern and fresh. Silky…
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Rosemary Greyhound
A classic cocktail takes on a piney, herbal twist in my Rosemary Greyhound. Fresh grapefruit juice…
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Asparagus, Fontina, and Thyme Flatbread
with Garlic Thyme Oil A shareable asparagus flatbread sets the tone for a modern spring dinner…
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Silky Spring Green Pasta with Lemon and Pistachio
Silky Spring Green Pasta with Lemon and Pistachio makes a luminous centerpiece for a spring table….
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A Brunch Menu for the First Signs of Spring
There is something undeniably hopeful about gathering for brunch just as the first signs of Spring…
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Orange-Ricotta Muffins with Pistachio Streusel and Orange Glaze
These Orange-Ricotta Muffins with Pistachio Streusel are anything but ordinary. The ricotta creates a delicate, almost…
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Roasted Broccoli, Chicken, and Cheddar Farro Salad
with Honey Mustard Dressing Broccoli and cheddar may be a classic, but roasted and tossed with…
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Lemon-Herb Boursin Frittata with Prosciutto and Asparagus
Hosting a Spring brunch will be oh-so-easy with my Lemon-Herb Boursin Frittata! This egg bake throws…
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A Bright Early Spring Dinner Party
Spring right around the corner always feels like there is a bit of hope on the…
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Honeyed Roast Grapefruit with Whipped Cream
I love a dessert that doesn’t have me whipping out all the measuring cups, and these…
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Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Whipped Goat Cheese and Dill
Crispy Smashed Potatoes are a real work horse of the dinner plate–a partner that makes everyone…
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Spring Salmon with Mustard and Dill
The flavors of Spring take this roasted salmon to the next level! Salmon puts on its…
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An Elegant Date Night Dinner at Home
Date night at home doesn’t have to be stressful to be beautiful. Skip the reservations and…
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Raspberry Lemon Olive Oil Cake with Lemon Glaze
You won’t believe how insanely moist this Raspberry Lemon Olive Oil Cake is! Olive oil rather…
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Roasted Broccolini with Chili Crisp and Feta
I love when a side dish steals the show and this Roasted Broccolini with Chili Crisp…
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Chicken with Bacon, Shallots, and White Wine
A one pan chicken makes date night so easy and elegant. My Chicken with Bacon, Shallots,…
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What to Serve for a Casual Dinner Party (Menu for 6)
Keep hosting simple without sacrificing elegance with my Casual Dinner Party Menu for 6. It features…
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Strawberry Swirl Chocolate Brownies
My Strawberry Swirl Chocolate Brownies are what happens when a lovely chocolate covered strawberry makes eyes…
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Simple Arugula Salad with Lemon Parmesan Vinaigrette
Simplicity is delicious in this Simple Arugula Salad with Lemon Parmesan Vinaigrette. Peppery arugula dresses up…
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Dinner | Recipes | Slow cooker
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili with Brie
My Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili with Brie is so simple but sacrifices nothing in terms…
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Cozy Couples Soup Night at Home Menu
When the weather is cold, a soup night at home is a warming and welcome idea….
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Blood Orange Gin and Tonic
When blood oranges arrive in the winter time, I have the perfect excuse for this fresh…
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Appetizers | Dinner | Recipes
Crispy Mushroom and Ricotta Toast
Crispy Mushroom and Ricotta Toast is the perfect side to make a soup night at home…
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Appetizers | Dinner | Recipes
Roasted Cherry Tomato and Balsamic Soup
Roasted Cherry Tomato and Balsamic Soup is tomato soup all grown up. Roasting brings out the…
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Romantic Winter Dinner Menu for Two (Cozy, Rustic, and Easy)
A romantic winter dinner menu for two is the perfect excuse to make a meal at…
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Honey & Thyme Vanilla Bean Skillet Cake
A simple, romantic dessert for chilly winter nights A cold, winter evening in calls for a…
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French Onion Soup Casserole
A savory side dish inspired by everything I love about French onion soup–caramelized onions, crunchy bread,…
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Rustic Chicken Sausage and White Bean Skillet Bake
My Rustic Chicken Sausage and White Bean Skillet Bake is the perfect one pan meal as…
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Aprés Ski Hot Apple Cider
A distinctly winter version of spiced apple cider, my Aprés Ski Hot Apple Cider focuses on…
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Appetizers | Recipes | Sides
Smoked Gouda and Caramelized Onion Pull Apart Bread
Cheesy and savory Smoked Gouda and Caramelized Onion Pull Apart Bread is the perfect addition to…
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Mini Nutella Swirl Chocolate Muffins with Frangelico Glaze
Chocolate and Nutella mix and mingle to make an irresistible sweet treat in Mini Nutella Swirl…
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Appetizers | Holiday | Recipes
Cacio e Pepe Twists with Truffle Honey Mascarpone Dip
Cacio e Pepe Twists are easy to make and a true stunner at a cocktail party!…
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Golden Chex Mix with Honey and Rosemary
It’s not a party without an interesting snack! My Golden Chex Mix is elegant and subtle…
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Swoonworthy Martini
Fall in love with my Swoonworhty Martini at your next cocktail party! Dramatic and juicy creme…
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Appetizers | Holiday | Recipes
Goat Cheese and Pistachio Stuffed Mushrooms
These Goat Cheese and Pistachio Stuffed Mushrooms are the perfect bite for the holidays and a…
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Sip, Sparkle, & Swoon: A Romantic Holiday Cocktail Party
Welcome to the Sip, Sparkle, & Swoon Cocktail Party—my newest excuse to gather the ladies, pour…
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Chai Pumpkin Pie Tartlets
Who doesn’t want an individual pumpkin pie after Thanksgiving Dinner? These tartlets are the answer with…
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Green Bean Salad with Roasted Shallots and Feta
A true Thanksgiving time saver, Green Bean Salad with Roasted Shallots and Feta is vibrant on…
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Brown Butter Bourbon Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes meet Sweet Potato Casserole in my Brown Butter Bourbon Mashed Sweet Potatoes! A delicious…
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Apple Cider Braised Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Pancetta
These Apple Cider Braised Brussels Sprouts are a flavor packed and appealing addition to the Thanksgiving…
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Herb Roasted Turkey Breast with Garlic Butter and White Wine Pan Sauce
Herb Roasted Turkey Breast is absolutely the way to go when cooking for a small group…
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Autumn Spritz with Aperol and Rosemary
My Autumn Spritz with Aperol and Rosemary is Thanksgiving in a glass! An herbal note and…
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Mini Corn Muffins with Rosemary, Pine Nuts, and Parmesan
My Mini Corn Muffins with Rosemary, Pine Nuts, and Parmesan will be the shining little star…
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Baked Brie with Honey, Fig, and Thyme
Impress your guests with warm melted Brie that’s wearing its best Thanksgiving look with fig butter,…
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Brussels Sprout, Pancetta, and Goat Cheese Pizza
My Brussels Sprout, Pancetta, and Goat Cheese Pizza is a delicious, easy, and perfectly autumnal dinner!…
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Pumpkin Nutella Swirl Bread with Hazelnut Streusel
The most inviting Fall treat–a soft pumpkin bread with a swirl of sweet hazelnut spread and…
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Everything Roasted Broccoli with Everything Tahini Dip Recipe
Romance in the Kitchen is sometimes about taking an everyday vegetable and making it extraordinary. That’s…
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Chicken Caprese Farro Salad
The easiest stunner of a side salad just made her entrance for your next party! Try…
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Garlic Zucchini Cacio e Pepe
Simple let luxurious, Garlic Zucchini Cacio e Pepe is a perfect late summer meal when you…
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Frozen Banana Coconut Ginger Cocktails
Throw yourself an at home happy hour with my Frozen Banana Coconut Ginger Cocktails! You’re just…
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Lemony Strawberry Biscuit Cake
This Lemony Strawberry Biscuit Cake is a really fun way to serve soft biscuits with sky…
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Gouda Pecan Dip
A truly addictive combo of cream cheese and gouda gets the high life treatment with the…
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Strawberry Lemonade Cookies
Lemon and strawberry sugar cookie doughs meet up in these refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Cookies! Two doughs…
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Raspberry Caramel French Toast Casserole
A caramel syrup base, layers of raspberry jam between brioche, and a dusting of powdered sugar…
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Salmon and Edamame Hummus Bowls
A lively meal for a weekday date night, Salmon and Edamame Hummus Bowls are both fun…
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Grapefruit Lavender Margaritas
Tart, sweet, floral, and the most invitingly feminine shade of ballet slipper pink, these Grapefruit Lavender…
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One Pot Sun-Dried Tomato and Feta Gnocchi
A little touch of everyday romance and luxury in your life, One Pot Sun-Dried Tomato and…
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Blackberry Sage Bourbon Cocktails
A perfect cocktail to mix with a cowboy romance, this blackberry and bourbon drink gets a…
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Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower Pasta
A relaxing and flavorful dish, this Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower Pasta is so satisfying–cheesy, crunchy, briny, and…
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Lemon Ricotta Poppyseed Muffins
Ricotta cheese gives these lemon poppyseed muffins a lightness that makes them so soft and sweet!…
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Spicy Crispy Chicken Poblano Tacos
Crunchy and spicy, these chicken poblano tacos are fun to make and a party to eat!…
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Turkey, Havarti, and Citrus Pistachio Pesto Panini
Deceptively delicious, this panini is ALL about the Citrus Pistachio Pesto. Melty with a crunch from…
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Brown Butter M&M Bars
Brown butter enhances the vanilla and makes these M&M bars taste like toffee–a totally irresistible treat…
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Citrus Pistachio Pesto
A pesto that tastes like warm sunny California days by highlighting orange, lemon, and pistachio. One…
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Roasted Sausage, Pepper, and Fennel Raviolini
A weeknight pasta dinner chock full of veggies, a bruschetta-like tomato dressing, and mini stuffed pasta,…
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Cherry Chocolate Chai Granola Parfaits
A warmly spiced granola finds sweetness from chunks of chewy dried cherries and nuggets of dark…
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Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal Cups
A recipe for the whole family, these oatmeal cups combine the fun of banana bread with…
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Blood Orange Rosemary Martini
Sweet, tart, and with a surprise herbaceous note, these Blood Orange Rosemary Martinis are sure to…
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Slowcooker Chicken Enchiladas Suizas Soup
Tons of green chiles, green enchilada sauce, and a dollop of sour cream on top make…
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Cannoli Dip Flight
A 5-minute party-worthy dessert to bring to mind a plate of cannolis! This flight features a…
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Curried Carrot and Parsnip Soup
Curried Carrot Soup is one of the first recipes I became totally obsessed with trying and…
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‘Nutella’ Martinis
Some ideas are better than others. ‘Nutella’ martinis are a decidedly good idea. I picked up…
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Hazelnut Thyme Champagne Cocktail
At my wedding, we served a few signature cocktails. The most popular was an apple thyme…
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Lemon Parmesan Chicken Meatball Soup
For the Mid-Century Modern Romantic Recipes, I really want to include both food I’m making and…
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Pumpkin Blondies
The last week of October is one of the busiest of the year in my house….
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Pumpkin Brown Sugar Scones
There’s nothing like a great book, a cup of coffee, and a scone on a chilly…
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Maple Roasted Brussel Sprout and Pancetta Farro Salad.
Somewhere around January 13th, 2024, I declared 2024 the year of the farro salad. And then…
