If you've never had Persian or Iranian jeweled rice, you're in for a treat! This delicious side dish is aromatic, fruity, and truly beautiful due to the addition of nuts, berries, orange zest, saffron and spices. It's traditionally served at weddings or large celebrations on big platters. While on the Whole30, I was looking for some fun dishes that would keep me motivated and excited about ...
Holiday
Asparagus, Bacon + Caramelized Onion Quiche
Since I was little, Mom has baked and gifted quiches for our close family friends every year at Christmas. It’s quite an affair in the kitchen, lasting for several days and involving pounds of freshly grated cheese and chopped ham. The process takes so long, in fact, that a few years ago she decided to bake something more simple. But that Sunday, a week or two before Christmas, she went to ...
Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Bundles (Whole30 + Paleo)
This recipe was inspired by the bacon-wrapped green bean bundles that my grandmother, Nana, makes for family gatherings. They're usually one of my favorite things on the table -- buttery, salty, sweet, and so bacon-y that you forget there are green beans in there. It sure is delicious, but no one ever said it was good for you. This year for Thanksgiving, I decided to try whipping up a ...
Beet, Ginger, + Apple Martini
A gorgeous, healthful martini made with fresh beet, apple, and ginger juice. Make this at home with a blender and a strainer! No fancy juicer required. Most beautiful martini award goes to this beet, ginger, and apple martini! Not only is this martini gorgeous, I actually felt great drinking it. It tasted similar to a beet juice you might snag at your local juice bar with some vodka tossed in. ...
Beet Linguine with Swiss Chard, Goat Cheese + Poppy Seeds
It's Valentine's week -- the week of LOVE -- and no food is more fitting to celebrate than beets. (Besides maybe sweets, but that's another topic.) Beets can be a polarizing food. Some people love them, and some people think they taste too "earthy." I'm personally all in for beets. Love them LOTS. Which is why I was so pumped last year when Blue Apron sent me the recipe and ingredients to make ...
Valentine’s Almond Thumbprint Cookies
Our mint thumbprint cookies are one of our most-loved recipes on the blog. For Valentine's Day, I decided to create a new version of the Montgomery, AL classic: almond thumbprint cookies! Just like the originals, these little babes are buttery, crispy crunchy, and just sweet enough. If you haven't read about the mint thumbprint cookies in our previous post, they're a copycat recipe from a ...
Pickled Shrimp
Pickled shrimp are a easy, make ahead appetizer for your next party- especially if you need a last minute idea for this New Years Eve. Make these a day (or two) before to reduce prep time on the actual party day. They also travel well in the jar to take with you if you are attending your NYE party instead of hosting! We chose this recipe found in Saveur magazine inspired by local Georgia ...
Sausage Pinwheels
For this final week leading up to Christmas, we decided to share recipes that are personal for each of us — recipes that remind us of home. As each of you make your journeys home for the holidays, I’m sure you’re thinking of holidays past and special recipes your family makes each year. Maybe you make a big breakfast spread on Christmas morning, or order Chinese on the 25th every year. Or maybe, ...
Craisin Nut Bark
This Craisin Nut Bark is such a simple and sweet holiday tradition in the Manocheo household. Every year my mom makes this candy to give to her friends for the holidays. I always look forward to her candy with joyful excitement, not only because I love it and can eat myself sick on it, but also because it represents Christmas and the traditions of giving to those we love and appreciate. The ...
Peppermint Marshmallows
I have always dreamed of making marshmallows. It may sound like a weird dream, but I always thought it was one of those things that would be much better if it was homemade, like cookies or pickles! I guess making food for this blog has boosted my confidence and I finally was ready to try it out! These marshmallows are soft, fluffy, and melt in your mouth (or hot cocoa). They will definitely ...
