Fall is here and apples are in season! This homemade apple cider recipe is simple and the outcome is beyond delicious. Your whole kitchen will smell so amazing! Apple picking is a fun activity and you can use any variety of apples with this recipe. […]

I am looking forward to the upcoming cool weather and it has me daydreaming of all things fall. Fall and holiday entertaining is the perfect occasion for a classic hot artichoke dip. This decadent artichoke and kale dip is perfect served with baguette rounds, pita […]

I love this time of year! The sunny afternoons and slightly chilly evenings make it so nice to be outside. This light and delicious recipe for Indian Summer Sangria is perfect while relaxing on the deck. This recipe is really amazing because of the strawberry […]

Vegetable Paella is the perfect dish to serve for an Indian summer celebration. This version is flavorful and smoky. The seasonal vegetable that are in markets are plentiful and this dish makes great use of them. You can get some summer squash and peppers locally. […]

Making the perfect benedictine is an art in Louisville. There are many variations on this classic and everyone has a favorite. My favorite is more of a spread than a dip and does not incorporate food coloring or mayonnaise.  This version is simple and delicious […]

Last week we ordered a farm share from Ashbourne Farms. They have created the Mushroom Project and they are cultivating a chef’s blend of the most amazing mushrooms. The blend can include lion’s mane, oyster, shiitake, and chestnut. The ones we picked up were so […]

A Caprese sandwich has been one of my favorite things since college. There was a fantastic gourmet deli on the edge of campus and they had the best sandwiches. This recipe is similar and I added some red basil and heirloom tomatoes to make it […]

These spicy and smoky blistered shishito peppers are a fantastic summer appetizer. They are flavorful and light, which makes them an excellent snack. They make a fun presentation when served on a slate tray. I love this spicy aioli too! It really has a kick […]

Summer is here and it’s time to have some fun! I know people are planning to celebrate dads and this recipe for watermelon margaritas would be a fun addition to dinner. Temperatures are rising this week and this weekend these margaritas would be the perfect […]

Summer is here and heirloom tomatoes are beginning to appear at local markets. I love the juicy flavor they have and  I enjoy them in simple recipes that are totally approachable for a weeknight meal. This recipe for pesto pasta with heirloom tomatoes screams summer […]