COCONUT MILK WHIPPED CREAM
MAKES: about 1½ cups (2 tablespoons per serving) · PREP TIME: 10 minutes, plus time to chill coconut milk, mixing bowl, and beaters This quick and healthy dairy-free whipped cream is just as silky and delectable as any dairy-based version. I love to serve it on top of…
WHOLE ROASTED GARLIC
MAKES: 4 bulbs (½ bulb per serving) · PREP TIME: 5 minutes · COOK TIME: 45 minutes Before I started writing cookbooks and food blogging, I worked in the restaurant industry for 15 years. A lot of those years were spent working in Italian restaurants. One of the…
GARLIC AND HERB–INFUSED OLIVE OIL
MAKES: 1¼ cups (2 tablespoons per serving) · PREP TIME: 5 minutes I love making infused olive oils. In fact, they are one of my favorite homemade gifts to give at the holidays. Not only are infused oils great for cooking, but they are also great for use as salad…
SAVORY NUT-FREE BREADING MIX
MAKES: 1½ cups (2 tablespoons per serving) · PREP TIME: 10 minutes Whether you want to make Crispy Oven-Fried Pickles or you just want to make some breaded chicken tenders or crispy fried shrimp, this is your go-to breading. It is incredibly versatile and will work…
GARLIC AND HERB CROUTONS
MAKES: 4 cups (¼ cup per serving) · PREP TIME: 20 minutes · COOK TIME: 1 hour 15 minutes Like any good homemade crouton recipe, this one is best made with day-old bread. You can make the whole recipe the day you wish to serve the croutons, but they truly are best if…
EVERYTHING BUNS
MAKES: 4 buns (1 per serving) · PREP TIME: 10 minutes · COOK TIME: 1 hour This recipe was inspired by the famous Diet Doctor dinner roll recipe. My take on these buns is so appropriately named, not only for the use of Everything Bagel Seasoning, but also for the fact…
CUCUMBER LIME LAVENDER SPRITZER
MAKES: 1 serving · PREP TIME: 5 minutes The floral notes of the lavender pair perfectly with the lime to make an aromatic and fresh cocktail. This drink is also fantastic with gin or rum. INGREDIENTS •4 lime wedges, plus more for garnish •4 slices English cucumber,…
BLACK BEAUTY
MAKES: 1 serving · PREP TIME: 5 minutes This black pepper, blackberry, and vodka cocktail, or “Black Beauty,” as I like to call it, is simple to make but complex in flavor. The hint of black pepper really makes this drink. Trust me, don’t skip this ingredient; it…
TART CRANBERRY COOLER
MAKES: 1 serving · PREP TIME: 5 minutes This cocktail is so crisp and refreshing. Best of all, it is quick and easy to make, with only simple ingredients. If you are not a fan of gin, it is also great with vodka or rum. If you prefer a sweeter drink, simply add a…
STRAWBERRY MOJITO
MAKES: 1 serving · PREP TIME: 5 minutes Mojitos just scream summer to me. My husband and I love to entertain at home, especially during the summer months. We quadruple this recipe and mix up a pitcher to enjoy with friends out on our back patio. These mojitos are…