Month: November 2022

Gingerbread Biscotti

Gingerbread Biscotti

Let the holidays baking begin! To me there is nothing cozier than on a snowy winter morning lighting some candles and making a big hot cup of coffee, and taking two minutes to enjoy it to myself before I start the day. The gingerbread is 

Mushroom and Spinach Risotto with Seared Chicken

Mushroom and Spinach Risotto with Seared Chicken

This simple Italian classic only takes a couple of ingredients and is so comforting on a long cold night. Great for a weeknight meal or if you have guest coming over. The risotto is rich and creamy from the arborio rice. Paired with the earthy 

Salted Maple Pecan Pie

Salted Maple Pecan Pie

In this special thanksgiving pie the corn syrup is replaced with maple syrup making it a little more wholesome and just as delicious. Adding the pure maple syrup along with a little bit of flour and the eggs the pie is able to hold up 

Whole Roasted Chicken with Vegetables

Whole Roasted Chicken with Vegetables

This is such a perfect one pot meal, great for those chilly nights when you want something delicious, and it makes the house smell amazing! The chicken sits on a bed of perfectly roasted vegetables with lots of lemon and herbs. Patting the skin dry 

Persimmon Pecan and Pomegranate Salad

Persimmon Pecan and Pomegranate Salad

With all the heavy comfort food sometimes it’s nice to lighten things up. This salad is my new fall favorite. When persimmons are in season they are not to be missed. They are a sweet little fruit with no seeds and similar in texture to 

Lotus Biscoff Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache

Lotus Biscoff Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache

With the holidays coming up, I’m always looking for new desserts to serve. This layered cheesecake will be sure to impress. Instead of a graham cracker crust I used Lotus Biscoff cookies, and they worked perfectly. Little European butter cookies that pair perfectly with coffee. 

Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate Mousse

This classic French chocolate mousse is so rich and creamy it practically melts in your mouth. Just a couple simple ingredients and you will have this on the table in no time. There’s no cooking, the hardest part will be letting it chill in the 

Crispy Baked Fries with Whipped Feta

Crispy Baked Fries with Whipped Feta

Garlic aioli is good and all but what about whipped feta with the fries? I seasoned these fries with lots of paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder and lots of flaky sea salt. Baked at a high heat to get that nice crispy outside. Then