A Spooky Pomegranate Mezcal Cocktail is how adults do Halloween, with serious flair. The smoky notes combined with tart pomegranate juice and smooth amaro make for the ideal bold cocktail. Are you ready to get boo-zy? 😉
I am OBSESSED with this cocktail right now.
No, not just because it’s spooky and totally makes me feel like a real adult whenever I’m sipping on it (even when I’m celebrating Halloween). [Read more…]
Chili Coffee Rubbed Steak served with a red wine jus and homemade steak fries is the elegant dinner you need to indulge in this week. The flavorful rub enhances the juicy meat, and with a savory, slightly tangy jus you are going to melt with every bite. Isn’t it time you treated yourself and someone you love to a special dinner?
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Every year I try to treat myself to a special recipe for my birthday. I like to make a recipe I’ve been thinking about making, and have really been craving.
This year, I wanted STEAK.
Not just any steak though, I wanted a coffee rubbed, oh-so juicy steak.
Spooky Halloween Meringue Swirls are a tasty dessert that gets everyone in the spirit of the creepy holiday! They are easy-to-make and perfectly sweet, with just the right chew inside each petite swirl.
I DID A CRAFTY THING!!
The last time I did a crafty thing for Halloween was last year when I made peanut butter spiderweb cookies.
It was honestly one of the first times I’ve really attempted something crafty in the kitchen, and it was definitely one of the only times it turned out looking awesome (if I do say so myself). [Read more…]
A Spiced Plum Smash Cocktail is a smart cocktail with a bubbly finish that’ll tickle your tastebuds with fall flavor. The simple homemade spiced syrup brings the vodka and prosecco combination to all new heights. It’ll be your new favorite seasonal cocktail!
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I am all about prosecco right now.
Really, I am all about sparkling wine right now.
GIVE ME ALL THE BUBBLES!
The bubbly light wine is exactly what I need to uplift my spirits at the end of the day. Especially when I am soaking in the bathtub catching up on the latest episode of Peaky Blinders (seriously such a good freaking show).
A Hot Spiced Ale Flip is the warm mug of happiness that you are going to want to wrap your hands around tonight. The spiced brown sugar syrup combined with spiced rum and ale makes for a killer cocktail, and the surprise addition of egg makes the drink even richer. It’s a throwback to an old-time recipe, with a twist!
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So I don’t know if you’ve heard of a Flip before, but it’s a pretty darn amazing cocktail.
Honestly I hadn’t heard about the drink until a random cocktail recipe site had an article on it and I was like, hmmmmm that sounds interesting… Maybe I should try it!
In the cooler months of the year, I love warm drinks from hot cocoa to spiked cider, and now warm beer cocktails.
5 Simple Kitchen Organization Tips are all you need to be well on your way to the kitchen and pantry of your dreams. Total reorganization might seem like an intimidating project to take on, but once you finish, you will never have to worry about it again.
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Recently, I was looking at my kitchen and I was completely overwhelmed. I cook multiple dishes a day for work and there was just NO. MORE. ROOM.
Upon further inspection, I realized what was really bothering me.
There’s plenty of room, but the chaotic disorganization was the true issue that was driving me absolutely NUTS.
Spices before…
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Turkey Chili is THE fall comfort food you need to turn to this season. Full of pumpkin, warming spices, and ground turkey, this is a lightened up chili that you won’t be able to get enough of. It tastes like a bite of fall in every spoonful!
Heyyyyyyyyy friends, I’ve got something super, extra special for you all today.
As you know I am deep into wanting all the fall tings right about now and holy moly has that desire been kicked up about 20 notches with the weather diving down below 60 degrees for a handful of consecutive days.
Sweatshirts, flannel, boots, wool socks, and extra blankets are in full swing at our house. [Read more…]
A Tropical Mimosa Mocktail is the tropical twist on the classic mimosa, made non-alcoholic with the addition of the Sprouts Vitamin C Fizzy Orange Packets. It’s bubbly, fruity, and full of bright flavors! You’ll feel like you are sitting on tropical island beach after your first sip.
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Who doesn’t love a fantastic brunch paired with mimosas?
Honestly, I wish I could indulge in a mimosa every single day with breakfast, but of course I have a day job that kind of distracts from that possibility.
Whether you are looking for a mocktail because you aren’t drinking right now, or you need a non-alcoholic version of your fave brunch drink, this tropical mimosa mocktail is the one for you. It’s just the right drink to give you the wake up call you need to start the day off with your best foot forward.
A plate full of BLAT Eggs Benedict is the one wake up call no one is going to want to miss. Bacon, lettuce, avocado and tomato are sandwiched between a perfectly poached egg and toasted English muffin for a breakfast version of the classic sandwich. Topped with a creamy lemon hollandaise, your taste buds will jump to life with every bite!
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If you know me, you know I am not REALLY a breakfast person.
Now it’s not that I don’t love breakfast food, because I do.
It’s all about the time when I eat. When it comes to eating before 9am, I am not super thrilled to be diving into a hearty breakfast.
If you want to make the most out of Great American Beer Festival Week, there’s more than simply attending a session in store for you. This post is for all of you who are in Denver this week for the festival, including a last minute game plan of how to totally rule any GABF session. Cheers to the best beer week EVER!
When it comes to Great American Beer Festival (GABF), anyone who has attended before knows that it is the ultimate celebration of American beer. Ever.
If you don’t know much about GABF, it’s the top public tasting opportunity and competition in the USA. There are four tasting sessions where attendees have the opportunity to tour 800 breweries from all over the country, tasting one ounce at a time from a selection of 4,000 different beers.
Whether you love all types of beer or you like to stick to a couple styles, you will find them all here.
Tropical guacamole is a way to escape to the islands, but without that pricey plane ticket. A combination of pineapple, papaya, mango, and coconut makes this dip sweet and savory. It’s an ideal snack or a killer topping for chicken and carnitas tacos!
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We are back to tailgating season and I am a gal that’s over-the-moon with happiness.
You all know that I love my football, but let’s face it. The real thing I love about tailgating season is the actually tailgating. The food. The drinks. The excitement of a game that the home team could win.
I look forward to the weekends so much more because of it all.
Pumpkin Spice Chicken Tacos are the ultimate taco for your fall gatherings. The spice blend makes your house smell like fall as the chicken slow cooks throughout the day! The flurry of creamy and crunchy toppings makes for a taco that you will never want to stop eating. Happy fall cooking!
I know, I know, I am going a little crazy with the pumpkin spice right about now.
It’s all I can think about though! Honestly it’s all I’ve been thinking about for the past month as I’ve been working on freelance projects that are allll about pumpkin recipes.
Pumpkin Spice Latte Ice Cream with Gingersnap Crumble is the new way to be “basic.” Creamy no churn ice cream gets a big hit of pumpkin spice and espresso for a melt-in-your-mouth frozen version of the PSL. Topped with a crunchy zing of ginger cookies, it’s the only fall dessert you need to indulge in this week.
Heyyyyyyyy, where all my basic gals at??
Just so you know, I completely embrace being totally basic from time to time, and I don’t care who knows it.
There are days where I just want to where flannel with my leather boots and leggings and a big oversized scarf while sipping on a latte.There are days when I want to go to brunch for bottomless mimosas to gossip with my gal pals.
Pumpkin Spice Ribs are just the meaty deliciousness you need in your life for fall. Warming pumpkin spice amps up the flavor in the dry rub mix, making the ribs sumptuous and rich. The dry rub is so flavorful, you won’t even think to add any sauce!
YOU GUYS.
I did a kinda crazy thing.
You know how everyone is currently losing their minds of pumpkin spice EVERYTHING?
So I might not be a PSL girl, but I love me some pumpkin spice.
Peach Plum Cobbler is a divine combination of stone fruits in a simple, straightforward dessert. The fruit is combined with a rich white wine syrupy sauce and topped with made-from-scratch biscuits, making it the ideal transition recipe from summer to fall!
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As I write this, I can hear the crack of thunder shaking my house as the rain comes down in sheets outside.
It’s the perfect end of summer/beginning of fall thunderstorm to kick off the beginning of September, and that just happens to be exactly what this dessert is all about.
I love the combination of stone fruit in this cobbler so, so much.
BBQ Bacon Crack Fries are the most epic combination of beer, bacon, potatoes, cheddar, and BBQ sauce you’ll ever put in your mouth. They are smoky, savory, spicy, and crispy, making them ideal for inhaling as you watch the big game. Let’s kick off tailgating season on the right foot, shall we?
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TOMORROW IS THE FIRST DAY OF SEPTEMBER.
Honestly, how are we already about to kick off all things fall?
I am slowly losing my mind thinking about how quick this year is passing by. Before I know it we will be ringing in the new year and I’ll be wishing I hadn’t eaten so much over the last four months.
A Summer Garden Vegetable Hummus Board is the best way to highlight those summer garden vegetables before the fall sets in! The combination of raw and roasted vegetables provide a fun variation so you can experiment with different flavors and textures. It’s the best healthy summer snack!
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September might be upon us this weekend, but that doesn’t mean summer is running away just yet.
With sunny skies and warm weather, I am sure your garden is bursting with colorful vegetables this time of year.
I wish I could say my garden is thriving, but alas, our first attempt at a garden this year was a bit of a fail… Thank goodness for all those farmers markets boasting the summer bounty of deliciousness, am I right?
Quick Cherry Tomato Confit is a savory, delightfully creative dish that can be used in oh-so many ways. Featuring Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil, the quick-cook method on these small tomatoes brings out an intense level of flavor that you will end up making every single week.
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Friends, this is one of the best discoveries I’ve ever made.
I remember I tried tomato confit in a local restaurant just a month or two ago. It is such a simple concept, so I didn’t think I was going to flip out over like I did.
Essentially, tomato confit is cooking tomatoes slowly in extra virgin olive oil with some fresh herbs and cloves of garlic. The large tomatoes start to burst while remaining plump, helping them to retain all the richness of the oil and all the smooth, savory flavors of the other ingredients.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… It’s Denver Food + Wine Festival time! This is one of my favorite weeks in the entire world, and to me, it’s the best way to start off the fall season and close out the summer with an epic bang. Get more deets on the events I cherish the most below!
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You all know I love Christmas, but there’s another week of the year that I love just as much…
That special time is the week of Denver Food + Wine Festival and I am jumping up and down with excitement and anticipation for this year’s events. The week is fast approaching (next week!) starting September 4th through 9th.
If you haven’t attended in the past or simply haven’t heard of this amazing week, it’s essentially a week of the best foodie events here in Denver. I have been going to this festival for 5 years now (gah, I can’t believe it’s been that many years), and I can honestly say that each year has been more incredible than the last. All I can say is it feels like waking up on Christmas morning every single day of this foodie celebration week.
In part two of How To Host A Tapas Party, you’ll find out my final tips for the ultimate guide to simple entertaining. From a couple of additional recipes to tips on how to lay out your epic spread, you’ll be the master of tapas before you know it. The time to party is now my friends!
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Are you ready to learn more about how to host the ultimate tapas party?!
I am still freaking obsessed over this spread because it was just that darn good.
As someone who will use any excuse to celebrate, I can’t help but share good food and good wine with the people around me as often as possible. This tapas party is just the party to throw when you are in the mood to do just that.
Cool off this week with a Peach Mint Moscow Mule! The combination of fruity and refreshing flavors with a bite of ginger really makes this a cocktail to remember. It’s ideal for celebrating the end of summer!
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Friends, I am having a week.
And that’s not in a good way. Which means I’ll be having yet another one of these fancy mules this evening once I am done with a marathon day.
It’s my camera (aka my other, other half – you know, aside from the Man and everything).
When it comes to entertaining, make it easy on yourself with my How To Host A Tapas Party guide! From recipes to tips on how to pull it all together without driving yourself insane, this is part one of a handy how-to that you definitely need to save for your next gathering.
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I LOVE tapas.
Well I love all food that I can graze on, to be specific. The idea of loading up a plate with tons of flavors and textures always peaks my interest, and any excuse to gather a bunch of people together around a feast of delicious food has my heart.
I’ve been wanting to throw a tapas party for a while, but I always delayed it because I was never sure where to start.
A Roasted Peach Gin Fizz is a slightly sweet, tart, and bubbly sipper that’s ideal for late summer. The floral notes of the gin mixed with the ripe, sweet peaches explode over your taste buds in the most refreshing way. It’s time to end the summer on a high note!
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The final days of summer are upon us and you already know where I’m going with that…
It’s all about the PEACHES.
This cocktail was actually made with the last of the Palisade peaches I brought back from Fruita. I can’t believe they are all gone…
Beer Brined Beer Can Chicken is a double dose of beer, in one juicy bird. The beer brine keeps the meat nice and juicy, while grilling it with a beer can keeps it moist inside as the skin gets crispy on the outside. If you love all things beer and grilling, it’s time to fire up this recipe!
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Beer brined beer can chicken is like a tongue-twister.
While saying it might be a mouthful, making it is super simple and the result is the best darn bird you’ll ever eat.
