Homemade Dips Can be Easy Over the past decade, grocery stores have been focusing heavily on offering convenient meals at an affordable price. Stocking a wide range of pre-cut ingredients and ready-to-cook meals saves time at home, and who doesn’t want more of that? But sometimes, I wonder if that convenience makes us forget how easy and affordable it can be to cook from scratch at home. One of those money-saving recipes is homemade hummus. …
Fall Flavors Have Officially Taken Over If you’ve visited any retail store within the last three weeks, you may have noticed that fall has (not so subtly) taken over. The days of watermelon and fresh berries have ended, only to be replaced by apple, caramel, and the reigning champion, pumpkin spice. While I fully support loading up on fall flavors the day they hit the shelves, there’s a fall staple you may not want to …
Refresh Your Summer with Frozen Berry Margaritas! I don’t want to jinx it, but we’re finally getting a break from the rainy stretch we’ve had in New England. The last few days have been warm, sunny, and perfect evenings for dinner and drinks on the patio. One of my go-to cocktails during the summer is a margarita on the rocks or frozen for a refreshing variation. Made with tequila, triple sec, and lime juice, margaritas …
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Gourmet Dinners Don’t Have to Be Complicated What comes to mind when you hear the word gourmet? Some may think of high-end restaurants with a waiting list or expensive ingredients like truffles and caviar. And when it comes to making gourmet food, you’ll probably think of complex recipes with many steps. While gourmet food can have those elements, they are unnecessary for an unforgettable meal! What can make a meal gourmet is a dish that …
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Gourmet Meals Don’t Need to Take All Night Being a food blogger, it goes without saying that I enjoy making meals from scratch. There’s nothing more satisfying than making each element from scratch and tasting the final result once plated. But I’m also human and work a full-time job outside of blogging. Some nights I barely have time to wash and fold laundry, let alone make a meal from scratch. To save time, I’ll make …
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Gourmet Desserts Shouldn’t Be Complicated If you’ve ever created a dinner party menu, you know it can be stressful. You want to create dishes that are memorable, but also easy to make for your time budget. When hosting a party, I plan at least one course that will create a “wow” effect without needing to spend hours in the kitchen. And while that effect can be created with flavors or presentations, I try to incorporate both …
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Say Goodbye to Old Fashioned S’mores <p>If you’re planning camping trips this summer, there’s a good chance that graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows will be on your food shopping list. And if not, it should be. After all, when spending a weekend under the stars and you have a sweet tooth, nothing beats a S’more’s sweetness (and gooiness). Now, there’s nothing wrong with following the traditional S’mores recipe. But why hold yourself back when you …
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Great Party Desserts Can Be Easy Now that warmer weather is around the corner, crickets will soon start to sing at night, outdoor furniture will be uncovered, and patio lights will glow through the night. Once that time of year hits, hosting dinner parties is one of my favorite ways to gather friends and family to reconnect and create memories. But if you’ve ever hosted a dinner party, you know it requires attention to detail …
What Makes Ice Cream Iconic? As New England is being hit by another snowstorm this weekend, I’m watching the snowfall and reminding myself that spring is only 16 days away. That means that longer days, hearing the crickets at night, and your local ice cream store opening its shutters are in sight. If your heart fluttered at the thought of ice cream, I’m right there with you. Ice cream seems to have cast a spell on …
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Crave-Worthy Meals can be Easy If you’re like me, cooking is a way to unwind after a long day of work and enjoy a meal you made by hand, especially from scratch. But in a world where our days feel busier than ever, having the time to create quality meals at home can seem impossible. And to be honest, even I have days where the last thing I want to do is cook after a …
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