At age 15, Cortney learned her Godmother’s golden hosting rule : always have fresh mozzarella, grapes and crackers on hand in the case of unexpected guests. Over the years, she elevated her new found love for cheeseboards. Whether it was a party, wedding or shower, Cortney was always the go to friend in the group […]

Steve and I put in some serious teamwork with last night. This is a simple, throw together one-pan dish that’s savory, garlicky and delicious! Steve quartered two chickens and it’s easier than you might think! You really need a good knife for this, so I be sure to check out my recommendations below. We served […]

PrintBRIE + PEAR PYILLO BITES Ingredients4 oz brie cheese 1 ripe pear, chopped honey for drizzle 1 pkg mini phyllo shells fresh thyme springsInstructionsFill each cup with brie cheese. Top with a few pieces of chopped pear. Drizzle with honey. Bake at 350 for about 10 minutes or until cheese melts and pear softens. Remove […]

PrintMUSHROOM & GORGONZOLA PHYLLO CUPS Ingredients1 package mini phyllo cups 1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms, diced 1/2 cup baby bella mushrooms, diced 1 tsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, diced 3 tbs gorgonzola cheese salt + pepper to taste 2 tbs parsley, finely chopped Instructions1. PREHEAT the oven to 350 degrees 2. Heat the olive oil […]

    PrintROASTED FIGS + GOAT CHEESE Ingredients12 fresh figs (I use brown turkey) 6 oz goat cheese 2 tbs chopped walnuts 2 tbs fresh sage, chopped 4 tbs honey (even truffle honey is divine) salt + pepper InstructionsPre- heat your oven to 400 degrees Cut stems of figs and make an X cut in […]

  PrintSMASHED PARM BRUSSELS Ingredients2 lbs brussels 2 tbs garlic olive oil 6 cloves garlic, smashed kosher salt cracked pepper 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese InstructionsPre-heat oven to 425 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Fill a large bowl with cold ice water. Bring a large pot […]

  Hello summer! It’s sweet corn season! There are probably hundreds of ways to cook sweet corn. But my hands down favorite is grilled with the husk on. It’s a little messy, but the husks and silk protect the corn from the direct heat of the grill, so it both steams and roasts it in […]

  Butter is fun to make. It’s something I learned from my mama. That Belinda, she sure was fun to grow up with. Constantly entertaining and I was constantly watching. It seems she was always taking everything up a notch. Why serve plain water when you can put cucumbers and mint in it. Or why […]

Continuing on with the theme of the week…FOOTBALL! We’ve talked about tailgate party shopping. Now, we’ll need to figure out the food, because (let’s be honest) tailgating is just as much about the food as it is about the football. Below, you’ll find my Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe that is easy, delicious and sure to go FAST! […]

PrintGOAT CHEESE + BACON WRAPPED FIGS Ingredients8 Slices Bacon 8 figs, firm and ripe, trimmed and halved lengthwise 1/4 lb. goat cheese 3 tbs. light brown sugar, packed 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. lemon juice, fresh and to taste 1 tbs. olive oiLInstructions1. Preheat boiler. 2. Cook bacon in a […]