Meghan Y., Author at Cake 'n Knife

Ricotta, Date & Hazelnut Toast with Spiced Rum Honey

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON November 8, 2016 // 2 Comments

Ricotta, Date & Hazelnut Toast with Spiced Rum Honey is a wintery breakfast that is the ideal partner for your morning cup of jo. Full of textures and flavors, this breakfast tartine will wake up those taste buds with every bite!

Can we just talk about how comforting this breakfast is for me?

I know it’s a little weird – a tartine isn’t what most people would consider “comfort” breakfast food. Usually it’s French toast, or pancakes, or even bacon and eggs.

For me though, the flavors in this ricotta toast scream comfort.

I’ve been needing a bit of comfort this past month. [Read more…]

Cookbook Review: A Modern Way to Cook + Kale, Tomato, and Lemon Magic One-Pot Spaghetti

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON November 4, 2016 // 3 Comments

Kale, Tomato, and Lemon Magic One-Pot Spaghetti is a vegetable packed dish that is literally magic. The sauce is created simply from water and the tomatoes so the meal is healthy, flavorful and oh-so addictive.

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Do you ever go through up’s and down’s when it comes to cooking? I feel like there are moments where I cook so much that I end up getting burnt out on cooking complicated dishes. There are also moments where I eat so much of one thing that I need to stay far far away from it for a while.

Right now, it’s all about staying away from the fish. When I was in Kauai a couple of weeks ago (has it already been that long?), I ate all the fresh fish my stomach could handle. I also ate meat and meat and more meat. At this point, I am actually craving vegetables.

Something I seriously NEVER saw coming…

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Pecan Pie Manhattan

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON November 3, 2016 // 5 Comments

Pecan Pie Manhattan is a nutty version of a bourbon cocktail that I am always obsessed with come fall. The pecan pie bourbon brings a whole new level of flavor to the Manhattan! Dessert can come BEFORE dinner with this bad boy.

In case you missed my post yesterday, I kicked off the official start to Thanksgiving season with my Cranberry Goat Cheese Tarts AND Blogsgiving!

I thought it would be only fitting to follow it up with a tasty cocktail that’ll get you in the mood for Thanksgiving (without you feeling like you have to wait until Thanksgiving to enjoy it).

Whenever I think about Thanksgiving I think about PIE.

I know it’s usually turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing taking up your thoughts when you think of the holiday, but for me it’s all about the end of the meal.

Those luscious pies… from pumpkin to sweet potato, apple and especially pecan. [Read more…]

Cranberry Goat Cheese Tarts

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON November 2, 2016 // 22 Comments

Cranberry Goat Cheese Tarts are a bright, savory appetizer for any of your upcoming holiday parties, especially for Thanksgiving! This appetizer is light enough to open up a large meal. That makes it easy for you to load up on a few without spoiling your appetite!

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It’s that time of year again! Now that Halloween is all wrapped up, it’s time for the holidays to ramp up and holy crap, things are about to get crazy once again.

This year I’m excited not only to be kicking off November with the best Thanksgiving appetizer I’ve ever made…

And I’m excited to kick off the third annual Blogsgiving!

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Fried Avocado Tacos

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON October 28, 2016 // 5 Comments

Fried Avocado Tacos are a quick and easy Meatless Monday meal that everyone will love! They are crispy, crunchy and packed with flavor – not to mention a chili lime dressing that you’re going to want to start putting on EVERYTHING.

I’m back on the taco kick! Big surprise, I know. This time instead of making guacamole to douse all the tacos in, I thought it was about time for avocado to make the star appearance in a taco.

When I went to Charleston to visit my close friend from high school and her family, her sister took me to this taco place right off the beach. They had these AMAZING fried avocado tacos that I honestly haven’t been able to get out of my head. I knew the moment I had them that I would absolutely have to recreate the deliciousness at home. [Read more…]

Salmon Lemon Risotto with Asparagus

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON October 27, 2016 // 4 Comments

Salmon Lemon Risotto with Asparagus is a delightfully simple dinner that will really wow your entire family! Whether it’s a weeknight meal or a dinner party, the salmon and lemon combination will keep everyone’s taste buds happy.

I don’t know about you, but the end of October signals the beginning of dinner party season for me. With birthdays and holidays lined up over the next few months, it seems like everyone wants an excuse to dig into fancy fare and spends hours at dinner parties with friends and family.

Get used to all that delicious food on a regular basis can make putting together a weeknight dinner a little challenging. You are finally in the mood to elevate your cooking game, but you only have about 30 minutes to pull it off before your stomach starts growling (not to mention the rest of the family starting to groan and complain in the background…). [Read more…]

48 Hour Foodie Guide: Portland

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON October 25, 2016 // Leave a Comment

Introducing the official launch of my new series, 48 Hour Foodie Guide! For each of these, I’ll be highlighting exactly how to eat and drink your way through my favorite destinations – all in 48 hours. First stop on the trip? 48 Hour Foodie Guide: Portland.

Visiting a city that someone knows like the back of their hand, just as well as they know you actually, is one of those perfect experiences. I went to Portland over the summer for a weekend (before one of the most awesome road trips EVER btw) and I had the BEST time. I’ve always heard great things about the Northwest, but nothing could prepare me for how amazing of a city Portland is. The green, the super tall trees, the best bookstore I’ve ever been to (seriously, EVER)… Well, the point is, if you happen to be in Portland for at least 48 hours, here’s the places you have to eat at, drink at and see.

Where to Eat

McMenamins Kennedy School – This is my number one recommendation to eat, drink and see. There are several different McMenamins throughout Portland, but this one really stuck out to me because it used to be a school (yes, I know, I am such a nerd).

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Everything is here – a theater, bars, restaurants, etc. There is even a bar named Detention in the old detention hall! You need to just set aside an entire night and dedicate it to this place.

Blue Star Donuts + Coffee – O.M.F.G. The donuts here are SO bomb. There are a few around the city and holy crap, the Mexican chocolate donut made me completely lose it. I had to restrain myself from shoving the entire thing in my mouth so I could share a bite or two (reluctantly, I might add) with my main squeeze.

Not to mention they just GET this whole social media thing…

Kenny & Zuke’s Delicatessen – After heading to Powell’s City of Books (see below on what to see – if you love books like I do, you might cry…), we stopped by Kenny & Zuke’s for lunch. Their Classic Reuben sandwich made with beef pastrami was beyond delicious.

It literally melted in mouth with every bite. Not to mention the beef pastrami cheese fries we got because who doesn’t want to eat all the handcrafted pastrami, all day erry day?

Where to Drink

Multnomah Whiskey Library – I should really be listing this twice under Where to Drink AND Where to Eat… and there’s a serious reason for that. This place was my other number one favorite place to hit the whole trip. It’s one of those experiences that you have to go and embrace when you visit. Now, this place is definitely for those of you who love whiskey and scotch.

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They do have everything else there but this is their specialty. All of their staff is trained on all of the spirits, so when you simply ask for a specific flavor profile, their pick out something perfect for you. I went with a spicy kick, whereas ‘main squeeze’ (I haven’t decided what I want to call him just yet on here… His actual name would just be too easy right?) went for something smoky.

We were both so impressed with what we were served. Plus their insanely delish mac and cheese, eaten on leather couches in a dimly lit room that looks exactly like an older library, made our whole night.

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The Goose – Best freaking margarita I’ve had in SUCH a long time. I had their blood orange margarita and the flavor was so intense I almost cried with happiness. After a long day of walking EVERYWHERE, sitting down with a very potent margarita like that gave me a little extra oomph of energy to reset for the rest of the night. The vibe in there is very bright and happy, not to mention their happy hour is kind of killer.

Townhend’s Montavilla Teahouse – If you love tea, this is the one place you need to hit for a refreshment break. They have so many different flavors of tea! Now they also have tea mixes that are pretty interesting (honestly, I am purist when it comes to tea so I want mine as simple as possible), but I’ll have to return on my next trip to really play around with those combinations.

It’s also a super relaxed place to just sit back and relax, especially the morning before you head back to wherever your home may be.

What to See

Powell’s City of Books – If I could live in a bookstore, this would be the one. There are rows and rows and rows of books in this place. It literally takes up an entire city block. I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many cookbooks in one place before! I was drooling… and swooning… and about to spend every last cent I had there. My favorite part was this rare book room they have on the top floor. You go in and you can just smell the old books. They had everything from books dating back to the 1800’s, to hilarious cocktail books made in the 1960’s with illustrations of pinup girls throughout it. We spent a solid couple of hours in there, but I could have spent days.

Moonstruck Chocolate Co – Want a little treat to take home? Head to Moonstruck Chocolate Co on 23rd Ave for some of the best chocolates I’ve ever had. They have this set of collaboration chocolates with breweries in Oregon that were SO dang good. Unfortunately I only enjoyed one or two of them… I took them with us on the road and discovered a day later that they had tragically melted in the backseat of the car before I had a chance to enjoy them. PLEASE for the love of all that is holy don’t make this mistake… Hit the store and eat the chocolates there. You can even just stroll all up and down 23rd Ave for all the fun boutiques and other shops as you snack on your treats.

Be sure to hit Will Leather Goods while you are there – they’ll even make you coffee while you shop!

Bonus Side Trip: Bend

If you have an extra day to spend around the Portland area, take a day trip to Bend! This cute little town is nestled in the middle of Oregon and the drive from Portland to Bend is stunning. There are so many tall green trees…

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Plus when you get a clear shot of Mt. Hood peaking out over the trees, you’ll have to pause a second to catch your breath.

Boneyard Beer – Beer lovers be sure to hit up Boneyard Beer. They have some really solid beers hidden in that quaint little tasting room of theirs. Personal favs for me were their Diablo Rojo and Bone-A-Fide!

Deschutes Brewery Public House – Head more central into Bend for a delicious meal at Deschutes! The beers on tap are always delicious and the food pairs so so well with it all. Then walk around the center of town and up by the river. It’s the perfect lazy beer day for all you foodie beer fans so it’s well worth the drive.

You see? 48 hours to get the full Portland experience with a side trip to Bend for a little extra Oregon thrown in is totally doable (and downright enjoyable)!

Now the only question is… where do I go next…?

Garlic Rosemary Steak & Potato Stacks with Red Wine Blue Cheese Sauce

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON October 21, 2016 // 3 Comments

Garlic Rosemary Steak & Potato Stacks with Red Wine Blue Cheese Sauce is a classy new take on a classic steak and potatoes dish. These crispy garlic and rosemary potato pancakes are the best base for anything, but it’s classic partner just has to be that delicious steak.

Are you ready for the best take on steak and potatoes ever?! These steak and potato stacks are quite possibly my best dinner recipe that I’ve ever made. The garlic and rosemary in the potato pancakes comes through so well, making them these perfect little vessels to pair with the steak and the red wine blue cheese sauce.

This is one of those special recipes that you are going to want to start whipping out when the holidays roll around. Not only does it look absolutely stunning, it’s a crowd-pleaser! I mean, when you think about it, who doesn’t love steak and potatoes? [Read more…]

Vampire Bite Shots

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON October 20, 2016 // 8 Comments

Vampire Bite Bloody Mary Shots are how I do Halloween like a classy AF adult. Who doesn’t like getting a little foggy on some booze in vials on the spookiest night of the year, right?

Ah, Halloween… It’s the first of all the holidays that sneaks up on you before you know it to kick of the final weeks of the year that always pass by in a FLASH.

I remember getting so so SO excited about Halloween as a kid. I was a whole new character every single year. Sometimes my mom would make the costume, sometimes I would thrift store it up, and, honestly, as I got older I would trash it up just a wee bit from those big Halloween costume shops…

Hey you are only young once right? [Read more…]

Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Chocolate Bourbon Frosting

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON October 18, 2016 // 5 Comments

Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Chocolate Bourbon Frosting is the ultimate dessert for all you beer-lovin’, whiskey drinkin’, chocoholics out there. The moist, rich cupcake paired with the light and fluffy chocolate bourbon frosting is eve-ry-thang.

You know what happens when you start spending a ton of time with beer drinkers? You start becoming obsessed with beer…

This leads to actually start cooking with beer.

Say hello to my new favorite little cupcake filled with love, beer and bourbon. Oh and chocolate too, because DUH. [Read more…]

PB&J Ice Cream

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON October 14, 2016 // Leave a Comment

PB&J Ice Cream is everything you remember about your favorite childhood sandwich! Creamy no-churn peanut butter ice cream is swirled with grape jelly, making it the ultimate throwback.

I’m kicking it old school today with the classic peanut butter and jelly combination!

Were you one of those kids who was brought up on PB&J sandwiches? I sure was. Honestly, when I was young, the simpler the meal was the better. There was a period of time in my life where PB&J sandwiches and hamburgers with only ketchup were the only things I would eat.

I like to think I’ve matured past this stage in my life, but admittedly, only my palate has truly “grown up”. [Read more…]

Blood Orange Moscow Mule + A Giveaway!

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON October 13, 2016 // 30 Comments

Blood Orange Moscow Mule is a fruity fall twist on the classic cocktail. Now that blood oranges are briefly gracing us with their presence, get in on the goodness in every way possible!

Blood oranges are a bit fleeting here in Colorado. They come in and like a tornado, they are gone seemingly moments after they get here. I’m pretty sure it’s all those foodies lurking around, just waiting for them to hit the product section so they can hoard them all to themselves.

Let me tell you, finding them was a massive pain – a much larger pain than I thought it was going to be when I initially thought about doing this recipe. [Read more…]

Cookbook Review: Thug Kitchen 101 + Sun-Dried Tomato Carbonara

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON October 11, 2016 // 8 Comments

Sun-Dried Tomato Carbonara from Thug Kitchen 101 is a brilliantly simple, complex meal that comes together in 20 minutes. It’s great for a Meatless Monday dish or whenever you are craving a good carb fest but don’t have a ton of time.

I remember the first time I ever saw a Thug Kitchen cookbook. I was browsing a bookstore, trying to find a good cookbook for a friend who doesn’t always have a ton of time to cook and likes pretty straightforward stuff. The cover of their first cookbook caught my eye and after the first page I was hooked.

I ended up buying it for my friend… and another copy for myself. The plant-based bloggers over at Thug Kitchen are one of the few who have a truly intense voice. [Read more…]

Boozy Pumpkin Spice Affogato + a KitchenAid® giveaway!

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON October 7, 2016 // 80 Comments

Boozy Pumpkin Spice Affogato is an indulgent way to end any holiday meal this fall or winter. The no-churn pumpkin spice ice cream topped with vodka and creamy espresso is so easy to make, you have no excuse to skip over this one!

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Today I’m bringing you one of my favorite desserts from my time over in Italy. If you’ve never had an affogato before, it’s basically ice cream drowned in espresso. Except this time I added vodka, because who doesn’t need a little extra booze in their dessert?

The weather is finally getting really chilly here in Denver and I am soaking it all up every time the temperature drops one degree. It’s that time of year where the weather goes between hot and cold randomly, so it’s kind of fitting that I made this pumpkin spice affogato, isn’t it?

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Green Chili Pulled Pork Cheese Fries

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON October 5, 2016 // 20 Comments

Green Chili Pulled Pork Cheese Fries are my personal homage to my Denver hometown and our orange and blue fighting machine Broncos! Green chili is one of my favorite ingredients to put on everything and I doused these fries with it, plus some pulled pork for good measure. Who’s ready to dig in and watch some football?!

Green chili is one of my favorite foods. I remember moving to Denver from Kansas City, trying it for the first time and having my mind blown. I put it on everything (now that I can actually enjoy spicy foods on a regular basis – woo hoo for growing up and developing a palate!) and when the idea to make these fries popped into my head I was all like, aw hell YES gurl.

I am sure you’ve noticed by now, I’m a bit of a football fan. This has only grown with being in fantasy leagues for two years in a row and getting super into the Broncos (like to the point where I actually understand the plays and know all the names of the starting players – SO weird right?).

The food is one of the best parts about football season, though. As much as I love the game, I love having an excuse to kick back with a beer and some killer food once a week. [Read more…]

Avocado Cream Cheese Turnovers

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON October 3, 2016 // 1 Comment

Avocado Cream Cheese Turnovers are savory, spicy pockets of goodness, perfect for your tailgating festivities this fall. These handheld warm pockets are just the right pairing for that beer your holding in your other hand.

Oh boy you guys, I think I just stumbled onto the best new portable tailgating snack EVER. I mean, they are handheld which makes them so easy to snag one in one hand while you down that cocktail or beer you’re enjoying in the other.

It’s like I only think of you guys and how to help you enjoy amazing food easily, right?

Seriously, though, I’ll do it again and again and again. There’s just something special about having great food before heading to a game or while you’re rooting for your favorite team at home. I swear, it even makes a difference as to whether your team wins. [Read more…]

Chocolate Chip Apple Pie Bread Pudding

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON September 30, 2016 // Leave a Comment

Chocolate Chip Apple Pie Bread Pudding is my new favorite seasonal dessert addiction. It’s got all the flavor of rich, dense apple pie PLUS chocolate… This decadent dessert is easy to make and oh-so tasty. What more could you possibly want?!

There are few things in this world as comforting as apple pie. Apple pie is one of those all-American recipes that embraces you like an old friend with every warm, ice cream-covered bite.

I’ve needed a bit of comfort lately.

I know I’ve dropped some snide remarks about moving in the next few days, but I’ve been on the freakout stress train for a wee bit too long now.

I’m in the process of a way too personal, overly detailed post about the whole thing (because writing your feelings is a good thing right?), so I’ll dump on you all the feels in a separate post. [Read more…]

Pumpkin Bang

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON September 29, 2016 // 1 Comment

Pumpkin Bang is a fun fall twist on the classic Bang beer cocktail. The combination of dry cider, pumpkin ale and whiskey is surprisingly rich and flavorful, without being too heavy. Plus it’s got a killer kick…

Hi guys!! Welcome to my first beer cocktail! I’m irrationally excited about this cocktail because I’ve been meaning to create a beer cocktail for some time. I’ve had a few good ones and it always mystifies me as to how beer mixed with liquor can actually taste delicious.

This cocktail is going to be your new favorite drink for the rest of the fall months. It’s got pumpkin ale (’tis the season for pumpkin!), dry cider AND whiskey in it. [Read more…]

Black Pepper Steak Hand Pies

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON September 27, 2016 // 1 Comment

Black Pepper Steak Hand Pies pack a spicy punch! The hearty and warm handheld pockets of meat, herbs and potatoes are great for a quick weeknight meal everyone will swoon over.

When I was in Edinburgh a couple of years ago, I had one of the best hand pies of my entire life. I remember it was my last night there, it was pouring rain, and I was soaked through. I was exhausted from nonstop travel for 13 days, too much food and drink and way too much walking.

If you’ve ever been to certain places in Europe, you know how those cobblestones can murder your feet after a little while. [Read more…]

Plum Ginger Tart Tatin + A Le Creuset Giveaway!

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON September 23, 2016 // 56 Comments

Plum Ginger Tart Tatin is sweet with a slight hint of spice, perfect for the upcoming cooler months. This version of a tart satin includes a puff pastry bottom, making it a super simple dessert to have on the table throughout the holidays.

The last couple of weeks in the kitchen have been a wee bit rough. I took on one too many projects, not to mention trying to organize before moving (I swear I’ll stop complaining soon… ish), and that led to some rough days cooking. They were all tiny tedious mistakes (no burning down the house or chopping off any of my fingers), but they were enough to put me in a funk for a bit.

Then I took my time and made this… This glorious, fruity, not-too-sweet, indulgent, caramelized mess of goodness.

Whenever I am in a funk, there’s always one recipe that’ll pull me out of it, and it generally involved baking of some sort. I’ve been planning on making this tart tatin for a while now, waiting until the plums were ripe and the holidays were just around the corner.

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Cinnamon Whiskey Sour

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON September 22, 2016 // 2 Comments

Cinnamon Whiskey Sour has me falling into autumn with the greatest of ease. The fall twist on the classic cocktail is perfect for your next cocktail party!

When fall comes a knocking, I always answer the door. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again – fall is hands down my favorite season. The weather, the colors, the fashion and the flavors are something I start looking forward to the moment winter sets in every year (always earlier than I’d like it to here in Denver…).

I’m hoping fall holds out a bit longer this year. The temperatures are already sinking into my favorite range and I’m strapping on my leggings and oversized sweaters like a freaking boss.

I’m also inhaling anything pumpkin or cinnamon.

A strong whiskey sour is one of my cocktails of choice when cocktail hour rolls around at my house. It’s just the right amount of pucker to wake up my taste buds before dinner, and you all know I’m a whiskey girl at heart. Ain’t no one gonna come between me and my whiskey!

This year I wanted to put a fun fall twist on the classic, so I infused my simple syrup with cinnamon sticks. The scent of cinnamon hits your nose with every sip, but when used in this cocktail, the flavor is perfectly subtle. It balances out the acidity of the lemon juice and, let’s face it, whiskey takes to cinnamon just like peanut butter takes to jelly.

Match made in heaven.

You can even double up on the simple syrup recipe here and try it in other cocktails to give them a quick extra boost of autumn flavor. Another favorite is adding this simple syrup to a simple vodka soda, or a vodka cranberry.

The best part is you probably already have all these ingredients at home, so start looking forward to cocktail hour right NOW.

Make it with even more cinnamon flavor by using homemade cinnamon whiskey instead of regular bourbon!

If you need another sour cocktail to try, this amaro sour is a delightful play on the whiskey sour.

Cinnamon Whiskey Sour

This delicious whiskey sour is taken up a notch with a cinnamon simple syrup!

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Servings: 1 cocktail

ingredients

2 oz bourbon
1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
3/4 oz cinnamon simple syrup

Cinnamon Simple Syrup

1/4 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
4 cinnamon sticks

instructions

In a small saucepan, bring 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon sticks to a boil over high heat. Once sugar is dissolved, remove from heat and steep for 30 minutes. Remove cinnamon sticks before using the simple syrup.
To make the cocktail, combine bourbon, lemon juice and cinnamon simple syrup in a shaker filled with ice.
Strain into a glass filled with ice and garnish with a cinnamon stick.

Category: Booze

Chicken Shawarma Sliders

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON September 20, 2016 // 2 Comments

Chicken Shawarma Sliders are bold, flavorful mini sandwiches that’ll blow everyone away. Whether you’re serving them up at your next party or grabbing a couple for lunch, your taste buds will be doing their happy dance with every bite.

There is one thing on this planet that is more stressful than anything else. Moving.

I am currently in the middle of prepping for my next move and my head is approaching the point of implosion. I would say explosion, but it’s all just caving inwards and my brain might just turn to mush by the time this is all said and done with. Granted this move is much less stressful than last year (most of my crap is in storage), but it’s insane how much you actually accumulate in the course of one year.

And by insane, I mean disgusting. [Read more…]

Denver Food + Wine 2016 Recap

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON September 16, 2016 // 1 Comment

It’s hard to believe I’m sitting here writing this Denver Food + Wine 2016 recap right now. It all went by way too fast! If you follow me on Instagram and Snapchat (@megbassett23), you saw the massive amounts of everything I ate and drank over a two day period.

Yes, I know I shared this photo this week already, but I love it too much not to share again. I mean a cocktail, blue skies and the Denver skyline – COME. ON.

I have no idea where I fit it all, but this is the level of consumption that I train all year for, people. [Read more…]

California-Style Eggs Benedict

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON September 15, 2016 // 4 Comments

California Style Eggs Benedict is a lightened up version of a classic, with an avocado hollandaise that takes seconds to pull together. Forget spending all that time on traditional hollandaise! Your breakfast routine just got a whole lot easier.

Eggs Benedict are one of the only egg breakfasts I will eat. I know I know, you all are screaming in horror because how DARE I not love everything about eggs?!

I swear I am coming around to them. It’s just a slow coming around to them. Scrambled eggs still aren’t a favorite… I’m just being honest. #realtalk

Of course, the poached egg or fried egg is always my jam. That runny yolk gets me every freaking time. It’s like it’s own sauce that blends in with everything else around it, soaking up all the goodness and melting in your mouth with every bite. [Read more…]

Ricotta, Date & Hazelnut Toast with Spiced Rum Honey

Cookbook Review: A Modern Way to Cook + Kale, Tomato, and Lemon Magic One-Pot Spaghetti

Pecan Pie Manhattan

Whenever I think about Thanksgiving I think about PIE.

Cranberry Goat Cheese Tarts

And I’m excited to kick off the third annual Blogsgiving!

Fried Avocado Tacos

Salmon Lemon Risotto with Asparagus

48 Hour Foodie Guide: Portland

Garlic Rosemary Steak & Potato Stacks with Red Wine Blue Cheese Sauce

Vampire Bite Shots

Hey you are only young once right? [Read more…]

Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Chocolate Bourbon Frosting

PB&J Ice Cream

Blood Orange Moscow Mule + A Giveaway!

Cookbook Review: Thug Kitchen 101 + Sun-Dried Tomato Carbonara

Boozy Pumpkin Spice Affogato + a KitchenAid® giveaway!

Green Chili Pulled Pork Cheese Fries

Avocado Cream Cheese Turnovers