Mint Pea Soup
Fresh English peas, leeks, and mint make for a fresh-tasting, sophisticated soup, perfect for a light starter for my Downton Abbey party …
Stilton Pear Tarts
These might be my favorite from the Downton Abbey Party Menu. I think I’m going to end up saying that about each …
Downton Abbey Party Menu
Downton Abbey is back on television in the US this weekend, so get out the good china and polish the silver. By …
Quick and Easy Almond Cake
Simple. Sophisticated. Ridiculously quick and easy to make. This classy cake will impress your friends and is the answer to all your …
Holiday Snowflake Salad
One of my favorite (and certainly healthiest) Christmas food traditions is this salad withpretty little jicama snowflakes. It’s a perfect festive starter …
Fruitcake Reimagined – A Slice of Gooey, Chocolate Marshmallowy Cereal No-Bake Christmas Magic
As iconic as it is as a Christmas dessert, fruitcake has a reputation for being disgusting. Fair enough. Time for a reimagining, …
All-Pie Thanksgiving: An Entire Thanksgiving Dinner in 3 Pies
Three fabulous pies. An entire Thanksgiving dinner inside. All thanks to a conversation with my friend and fellow weirdo, Rachael. We were …
Halloween Mac & Cheese
So when I was shopping for black squid ink pasta for another dish, I came across these cute black & white bowties. …
Squid Ink Carbonara with Bacon, Butternut Squash, and Pepitas for Halloween
Squid ink pasta is so delightfully creepy. Let’s make something for Halloween with it! Something simple, that highlights the linguini’s inherent creepiness. …
Goat Cheese Mousse with Beets and Oranges
It’s not a party without beets. Right? Well, I served them with goat cheese mousse for Rebecca’s baby shower and the bowls …