Baked Brie topped with Caramelized Onions sounds a bit decadent for your next cocktail or holiday soiree, no? I assure you, it’s as humble a starter as you can make. When you take creamy, nutty brie and load sweet, buttery onion on it, any effort it takes becomes well worth it. Those in the market…
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Five Cheese Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Why serve a boring mac and cheese dish this holiday when a five cheese macaroni and cheese is just as easy to make? This version is not only make-ahead friendly, but freezer-friendly to make holiday meal prep a breeze.
Mexican-Inspired Charcuterie Board
Charcuterie with a south of the border twist? I’m your girl. I want to show you how easy a Mexican-Inspired Charcuterie Board is to assemble. Think of the highlights of Mexican meats, cheeses, and munchies (or antojitos) all on a grazable board. I’m partnering with Water Grows to bring you this epic fiesta-esque board. More…
Coffee-Rubbed Smoked Beef Brisket
Forgive me if I geek out during this Coffee-Rubbed Smoked Brisket post. Not only is this succulent brisket straightforward and ambitious, but the coffee rub is also made with ingredients you already have in your pantry. That’s exciting, no? MY excitement comes from the fact that I love discussing anything that deals with butchery. It is probably the course…
Whiskey BBQ Sauce with Uncle Nearest Whiskey
I have to be honest with you and admit that the only way you’ll see me drinking whiskey is in a sour. Most often, I’m eating my whiskeys and bourbons. I just can’t do brown liquors, y’all. Too many run-ins in my young adulthood put me off of them altogether. But this Uncle Nearest Whiskey BBQ Sauce…
Peruvian Inspired Coleslaw (No Mayo Dressing)
This Peruvian Inspired Coleslaw takes the flavors of the best green sauce in history and makes it outdoor eating-friendly. Unlike most aji verde (literally green chili pepper) sauces, which have a mayonnaise base, this version eliminates the need for refrigeration. Instead, crisp red and green cabbages get a mildly spicy green vinaigrette dressing. This is an economical…
Gumbo with Andouille Sausage, Chicken, and Seafood
This flavorful stovetop meal is packed with juicy proteins- sausage, chicken, and two types of seafood- swimming in a thick broth that I can drink on its own. A portion of rice or potato salad, yes, potato salad, is the only accompaniment you need here. Do crackers and tabasco also work? Yes. But that’s a personal preference….
Guava BBQ Air Fryer Chicken Wings
You might be thinking of Turkey Day, but I’m most certainly thinking of how many times I can make these Guava BBQ Air Fryer Wings before Thanksgiving. Like most people, I prep for the holiday meal days in advance. By the time dinner rolls around, I’m not thinking of an extravagant meal. That’s where these air-fried…
Curry Sriracha Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Nothing is more gratifying than a stack of wings being doused in hot sauce. Nothing, that is, unless they’re Curry Sriracha Air Fryer Chicken Wings smothered in even more curry sriracha sauce. Let’s pause for a second and enjoy this image. I’ve pumped these wings so full of island flavor. Using a Jamaican curry spice rub and…
Pernil (Puerto Rican Roast Pork Shoulder)
Puerto Rican Pernil (Roasted Pork Shoulder) is a garlicky, succulent entree that is a must at celebrations, holiday dinners, and- for me- supper whenever I crave it. The most beloved part of the pernil, besides the aromatic, tender meat is the chicharrón or cuero. You might know it as pork rind or crackling. We could…
