One of my dad’s favorite desserts is key lime pie. Growing up in a military family that moved frequently, they spent a few years living in Key West, Florida. One of his favorite memories from living there was this delicious pie prepared with fresh Key […]

Guys, I need help. I am totally addicted to this broccoli salad. I don’t know why but it’s all I’ve been craving lately. In all seriousness, this broccoli salad is so good I have converted several people that hate broccoli into big fans of this […]

Salmon is a great weeknight dish because it’s healthy and quick to cook. I’m picky about salmon recipes though, I don’t like bland fish. This recipe adds a crunchy texture to the outside of the salmon and the glaze is sweet and tangy which really […]

These muffins are inspired by my friend and fellow blogger Alyssa –https://www.alyssainthecity.com/blog – who is obsessed with anything cranberry-orange. Ok, me too but she basically threatened me and told me to invent a cran-orange recipe. Just kidding… or maybe not? Aren’t all of the best […]

There’s a sort of opportunity cost decision you make when you choose an ingredient that’s store-bought vs. home made. The usual rule of thumb is anything made from scratch tastes better. I believe that is true 95% of the time. However in some circumstances… making […]

I know there are at least a million variations of pasta salad out there. I’ve always been extremely picky about pasta salad. I usually don’t order it in a restaurant because I don’t want to be disappointed. I have 3 favorite recipes for pasta salad […]

This recipe is super quick and easy! You can also make it ahead and refrigerate it which makes it even more ideal for entertaining. I got the idea for this recipe from a local Mediterranean restaurant in Raleigh that I love. Although I could totally […]

I am about to rock your freaking world with this sandwich. It definitely ranks in my top 3 sandwiches I’ve ever had. And like Joey from Friends, I’ve eaten A LOT of sammies. These are my holy grail tips for making a great sandwich: Tip […]

This is probably one of my favorite pizzas I’ve ever tasted, and definitely the best one I’ve made at home. It’s a perfect combination of flavors with the salty prosciutto, creamy goat cheese and ricotta base, with fresh arugula on top and a balsamic glaze […]

When I made these and told a few people about them, I was surprised to find out not everyone knows what a “buckeye” is. What a tragedy! A traditional buckeye is a chocolate candy made with a peanut butter and powdered sugar center and dipped […]