I am a huge fan of the slow cooker. It is such a convenient way to put a meal on the table when your schedule is extra busy. It is not easy to find good slow cooker recipes, though. I have found the ones on Williams-Sonoma’s website to be particularly yummy. I wonder how these Spring recipes are from Better Homes & Gardens … the pulled pork sliders look delicious and I think I will need to try them!
Slow cook sliders via Better Homes and Gardens
I think I found my new favorite Fall dessert! These pumpkin whoopie pies from Epicurious are amazing. I followed the recipe to a tee. The only modification I would suggest is not candying the pecans (the whoopies are sweet enough on their own) and press the pecans into the cream rather than rolling them on the sides.
Yum!
One of my favorite culinary treats in summer is watermelon. Refreshing and bright, watermelon is often a great picnic or BBQ food or a sweet dessert at the end of a simple meal. But watermelon also shines as a star in summer salads. The three below look delicious!
Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint from Food & Wine
Watermelon, Feta, and Arugula Salad with Balsamic Glaze from Bon Appetit
Watermelon Salad with Mint and Crispy Prosciutto via Real Simple
Cathal Armstrong's menu via Epicurious
One of my favorite restaurants in the DC area is Restaurant Eve. I particularly love going for lunch and every time I do I leave so satisfied. The food is always delicious and the atmosphere is cozy and relaxing.
Behind all great restaurants are great chefs and Cathal Armstrong of Restaurant Eve is no exception. That’s why when I found this Irish feast on Epicurious designed by him specifically for St Patrick’s Day I couldn’t resist sharing it. Doesn’t it look delicious?!
How does one say “Bon Appetit” in Irish?!
J-O-Y cookies via $5 Dinners
Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best. Alphabet cookie cutters + sugar cookie dough + tissue paper + cute box = JOYful gift!
One of my favorite dishes at Thanksgiving is cranberry sauce. The canned kind is good (I love how it comes out as one giant cylinder on the plate!) but homemade is even better. Here is my favorite cranberry sauce recipe, courtesy of Food & Wine magazine. It is easy and delicious.
One 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries
1 large Fuji apple, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
A dear friend of mine is crazy for Nutella. And I mean who wouldn’t be? The chocolate, hazelnut goodness can turn a piece of bread into a sinfully good sweet. It’s magical! Here is a roundup of some desserts that feature the beloved spread. Click on the photos below to take you to the recipes.
nutella rice krispie treats from Liv Life
nutella caramel hazelnut brownies from Bella Alimento
Molten chocolate nutella cake from US Masala
nutella sandwich cookies from A Beautiful Mess
Nutella Mallow Pillow Pockets from Picky Palate
homemade nutella via The Eccentric Cook
Nutella Cheesecake Brownies from Babble
nutella buttercream cupcakes from Babble
no bake nutter butter nutella pie from Tasty Kitchen
Tea Forte, well-known for its delicious assortment of tea flavors, is now branching out into the world of mixology. They offer several different infusion flavors that quickly turn a regular cocktail into something fresh and creative. Simply pour alcohol over the infuser, wait for it to steep, and get ready for a delicious beverage.
Their Mixology Set, with two infusion chambers, eight infusers, and a recipe booklet would make a great holiday gift.
I love this creative way to set up an interactive taco bar at an at-home party or even at a wedding or other social event. Just purchase a strip of wavy crown molding at your local hardware store and you’ll have an impressive display. Thanks, Food & Wine, for the great idea!
My favorite season has begun. No, not Fall. Football. Football season is here! In honor of the kick-off of the college and NFL seasons, here is a little sweet treat. You can buy them, but they would also be really fun to make.
Go Pats!
Shari's Berries football strawberries
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