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Gazpach-Oh Damn That's Good
This refreshing cold soup makes the perfect shareable appetizer to start a culinary adventure. It looks and tastes like you had to make a reservation for it!
Balsamic-Ricotta Crostini
This appetizer highlights contrast to wake up the senses. Creamy ricotta with crispy brussel sprout leaves and sweet balsamic glaze. The combination of creamy, crunchy, and tangy flavors is a great starter.
Roasted Jalapeño Crab Salad
A sophisticated twist on classic crab salad, featuring sweet lump crab meat dressed in a smoky roasted jalapeño and garlic emulsion. The gentle heat and crab are complemented by pops of lime flavor and acidity from the tomatoes in this light summer dish.
Sticky Pistachio Shrimp
Succulent shrimp glazed in a sweet and savory pistachio coating, pan-seared to perfection. The nutty crunch paired with tender seafood creates an unforgettable flavor combination.
Fall Fennel Salad
A bright and refreshing salad featuring crisp shaved fennel, sweet citrus supremes, and jewel-like pomegranate seeds. This elegant dish combines delicate anise flavor with bright citrus and crunchy toasted almonds for a perfect fall appetizer.
Bacon Corn Ravioli
Handmade ravioli filled with sweet corn and crispy bacon, served in a brown butter sage sauce. This hearty pasta dish combines smoky and sweet flavors for a sophisticated comfort food experience.
Pork Tenderloin Tacos
Grilled marinated pork tenderloin served in warm corn tortillas with caramelized onions and a squeeze of fresh lime. This dish is delicious, easy, and perfect for camping.
Miso Scallops with Bok Choy & Mushrooms
Remember that feeling of standing in the kitchen and wanting to make something special? This meal was born from that feeling. Scallops are one of my favorite proteins, and they don’t need much more than good seasoning and a hard sear. The supporting cast is where the depth builds. Mushrooms are caramelized until rich and savory, while bok choy is seared cut-side down to pick up a little char before turning tender. Everything comes together over a silky red pepper–miso purée that adds sweetness, umami, and just enough body to anchor the plate. Like most of my dishes, this one is about contrast and timing: crisp against tender, light bitterness against sweetness, and clean seafood balanced by deeper, roasted flavors. It looks like something you’d order on a date night—and tastes like you paid a lot more for it.
Golden Carrot Ricotta Tagliatelle
This dish began with a small reward from the garden—carrots left intentionally in the soil as the season cooled, saved there in the hope of stretching their sweetness just a little longer. When they finally came out of the ground, it was hard to resist letting the be the star. Roasting the carrots and onions deepens their natural sweetness and brings out a quiet, savory richness, which is blended into a creamy ricotta-based sauce that clings to fresh pasta without overwhelming it. The ricotta is used with a light hand—just enough to add depth and softness, without losing the silkiness of the sauce itself. Contrast is the soul of this plate. Warm, tender pasta meets crisp prosciutto and toasted pepitas; creamy sauce plays against crunch; vegetables are anchored by dairy, then lifted again with fresh carrot greens. It’s the kind of meal that feels especially right on a cool night, yet makes just as much sense any time carrots are good and you’re craving something comforting that still feels thoughtful. The result is a restaurant-quality dish layered with texture and technique, rooted in the simple comfort of something grown in the garden.
Beef and Cheese Hand Pies
Flaky puff pastry filled with savory ground beef, mushrooms, caramelized onions, and melted cheese. These golden hand pies make perfect comfort food with their rich filling and buttery crust.
Old Fashioned
A classic whiskey cocktail that dates back to the 1880s. This timeless drink combines bourbon or rye whiskey with sugar, Angostura bitters, and a twist of citrus.
Oreo Pie
This rich no-bake dessert combines the beloved taste of Oreo cookies with rich cream filling. Featuring a chocolate cookie crust, layers of creamy vanilla and chocolate mousse, and crushed Oreos on top, this dessert is the perfect sweet ending to a culinary adventure dinner.
Big Bubbly Focaccia
This recipe yields big air bubbles, a crunchy crust, and a luxurious inside. I learned how to make bread with this recipe. The first few iterations fell a little...shall we say...flat. Having been a creature of "cooking" rather than "baking", I was accustomed to the practice of adjusting to taste. Spoiler alert: this does not work with baking.
Buffalo Spice Blend
A perfect balance of heat and flavor, this homemade buffalo spice blend brings restaurant-quality taste to your kitchen. This versatile seasoning combines smoky paprika, cayenne heat, and aromatic herbs to create the signature buffalo flavor that elevates wings, vegetables, and proteins.
Small Batch Pasta Dough
A little bit of pulsing. A little bit of waiting. Then your imagination is the limit with this fresh, healthy pasta dough
Jalapeño Mignonette
This flavorful twist on a classic mignonette is a great addition to the oyster bar!
Late Harvest Agrodolce
Turn your late harvest vegetables into a great topper or side dish. Bursting with flavor, this sweet and tangy blend makes a great topper for chicken or fish!
Ricotta Gnocchi
Light and fluffy ricotta gnocchi that melt in your mouth. These delicate little morsels of deliciousness pair great with your favorite pasta sauce, or some sauteed vegetables and crispy prosciutto.