Category: Recipes

Foodie Friday: Simple Syrups

Simple Syrups are easy to make and they can add a lot of flavor to recipes. Below some of my favorites! Honey-Thyme I have use this on sweet potato pancakes and mixed with whiskey on the rocks. Get the recipe here. Blueberry-Lavender I have used this syrup in fresh-squeezed lemonade, on meringues, and it can

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Bourbon-Pecan Upside-Down Cake

Bourbon Pecan Slice

I have not had time to come up with a new recipe for you all and I have some big news coming soon! In the mean time, enjoy this  Bourbon-Pecan Upside-Down Cake! Get the recipe here! What is your favorite fall treat? Let me know in the comments! Have a great Friday and a fantastic weekend!

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Foodie Friday: Homemade Marinara: Revised

We made it to Friday. Thank goodness because it’s been a busy week. Moving is crazy but we are halfway there. Despite all this craziness I had time to make some more marinara. My Nana had given me a ton of large garden fresh tomatoes and onions. I wanted to try something different this time

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Foodie Friday: Mint-Quinoa Salad

Fresh and light food is perfect for long hot days. I found this recipe, modified it a bit and whipped it up. This recipe is nice and light and if you are feeding a lot of people it is easy to double. Ingredients: Salad: ½ C. Uncooked Quinoa 1 Large Squash – diced ¼ C.

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Foodie Friday: Parmesan-Thyme Crisps

Hey all so I did something a little different and recorded myself making this recipe. This one is super simple and flavorful. Ingredients: 1 C. Parmesan 2 Tbs. Fresh Thyme Directions: Preheat oven to 300℉. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper. Mix cheese and herbs. Divide mixture in circles using a circular cookie cutter. Bake

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Foodie Friday: Homemade Pasta and Marinara

Italy Inspired

Hey everyone, I’m sorry, I know you were expecting cookies this week but I have not had time to make them yet. Life keeps me busy but I’ll get to them. Anyway my recipe for this week is actually two: homemade pasta and homemade marinara sauce. I love Italian. My risotto is fantastic but I’m

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Foodie Friday: Buttermilk Cake

We made it through another week! Happy Friday all, are you ready for the weekend? I sure am. Alright, the last few weeks I’ve been posting healthy, savory recipes this week we are going to go to the other end of the spectrum: something sweet. Now, I love old family recipes, around Christmas time I

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