Bloody Mary Five Ways
As we move from Football Season to Brunch Season, get ready with everyone’s favorite daytime drink, the Bloody Mary. Five variations! Are you ready for some football? Or maybe a…
Read morePre-Baked Pizza Crust
Making Pre-Baked Pizza Crust is super easy at home. And it makes pizza night a snap, even with lots of different top-your-own pizzas. I’ve wanted to make my own pre-baked…
Read moreBurrata with Mushrooms in Red Wine
Top Burrata with Mushrooms in Red Wine for an impressive appetizer, elegant first course or fun light dinner (just add salad). Have you tried burrata yet—those pillows of fresh mozzarella…
Read moreChocolate Mascarpone Pie – 4 Ingredients
Rich and chocolatey with a chocolate cookie crust, this Chocolate Mascarpone Pie is quick and easy and perfect for any occasion. Every year, I bring pies for Thanksgiving. My brother…
Read moreItalian Flatbread Appetizer or Light Lunch
Topped with pesto, dried tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, thyme & olive oil, this Italian Flatbread is perfect for an appetizer or light lunch. This fall, it’s been the season for…
Read moreTomato Feta Basil Salad with a Simple Vinaigrette
A simple taste delight, Tomato Feta Basil Salad comes together in minutes with the help of a quick vinaigrette. Enjoy the bountiful fall! Heirloom tomatoes are sooo in right now—are…
Read moreBurrata with Roasted Strawberries
Burrata is like a pillow of fresh cheese filled with soft curd and cream. Top it with roasted strawberries and red wine sauce for a special dessert. Fresh mozzarella…
Read moreGrilled Vegetable, Bread & Tomato Salad (Panzanella)
Back in the day, serving bread on salads was big. Of course, that bread was typically chopped, seasoned, and rebranded as croutons. But the concept was legit—bread in salads is…
Read moreJuly 4th Grilled Fruit Salad
Grilling fruit creates a more complex flavor, which is delicious alone—or on top of lettuce in this Grilled Fruit Salad I love hanging out (even virtually) with other bloggers. Nothing…
Read moreCantaloupe Caprese Salad
With melon, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, basil & mint in a light honey vinaigrette, Cantaloupe Caprese Salad is a tasty side or brunch dish. What makes a great summer dish? Something…
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