ARTICLES For 4th of July
TEQUILA LIME BOOZY POPS
WITH 6 COMMENTS
These frosty Margaritas on a stick provide a refreshing summer cooler eaten as is... or use them as a fancy garnish for Margaritas, Palomas or Mexican Mules.
GRAPEFRUIT & APEROL BOOZY ICE POPS
WITH 7 COMMENTS
These refreshing and lightly boozy ice pops are the perfect treat for a hot summer's day. For a wow presentation use them as a garnish for a gin and tonic or vodka soda.
PLUM, RUM AND ALMOND UPSIDE DOWN CAKE
WITH 3 COMMENTS
A plum-delicious, rum-infused and generously spiced upside-down cake.
BACON-WRAPPED MAC AND CHEESE CUPS
WITH 14 COMMENTS
A decadent combination of America's favorite foods: bacon and mac and cheese. I dare you not to like these!
REVERSE SEARED STEAKS
WITH 17 COMMENTS
The easiest, most foolproof, perfectly cooked steaks you will ever make.
LOBSTER BLTA ROLL
WITH 2 COMMENTS
An over-the-top summer lobster roll garnished with bacon, avocado, tomato and lots of fresh herbs.
BLOOD ORANGE, GIN & APEROL SANGRIA
WITH NO COMMENTS
A light, citrusy, refreshing and vibrant orange sangria that is perfect for kicking off the summer at your next barbecue or picnic on the beach.
SLOW-COOKED CARNITAS WITH MINTED TOMATILLO SALSA
WITH NO COMMENTS
Easy, lip-smacking good, homemade, no lard, no Coca Cola, healthy carnitas are paired with a 3-ingredient minted tomatillo sauce.
SPRING VEGETABLES AND BURRATA CROSTINI PLATTER
WITH 2 COMMENTS
This vegetable-dense spring crostini platter does dual duty as an appetizer platter or a complete meal. A luscious ball of burrata & salty prosciutto round it out. Serve with my Spanish-style Aperol Gin and Tonic and you have a perfect warm-weather meal.
CHORIZO AND RED PEPPER STRATA
WITH ONE COMMENT
This spicy strata is a great way to feed brunch to a crowd. Layers of bread, sauteed vegetables, chorizo sausage and cheese are melded together with an egg, milk and cream custard. The strata is made a day in advance and then rests overnight in the fridge before baking.