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Lemon Garlic Chicken Orzo Soup

Lemon Garlic Chicken Orzo Soup. Inspired by Greek “Avgolemono”, this recipe is thickened with a mixture of lemon juice, pureed garlic, and egg to create a flavor-packed, citrusy, velvety soup. Let me start by saying that the idea for this recipe is not anywhere near “inspired” enough to warrant a blog post intro– there was…

Sheet Pan Cheesesteak Nachos

Sheet Pan Cheesesteak Nachos. Inspired by Philadelphia’s most well-known sandwich, these nachos feature flour tortilla chips, thinly shaved steak, sauteed onions, hot cherry peppers, provolone cheese, and cheese sauce. This recipe for Sheet Pan Cheesesteak Nachos was also featured on Serious Eats. I never imagined I’d be sad eating nachos. Unless, of course, they were…

Sweet and Smoky Bacon Jam

Sweet and Smoky Bacon Jam. Brown sugar, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, coffee, apple cider vinegar, caramelized onions and of course, LOTS of bacon give this spread addictively deep, smoky, spicy, sweet, and salty flavors. You’re going to want to spread it on everything– consider this fair warning. I don’t know what I love more– the…

Cranberry-Jalapeno Baked Brie Dip

Cranberry-Jalapeno Baked Brie Dip. Tart cranberries, spicy jalapenos, and brown sugar transform brie cheese into a hit party dip. This recipe for Cranberry-Jalapeno Baked Brie Dip was also featured on Serious Eats. You all have probably picked up by now that I’m a sucker for sweet and spicy recipes, gooey cheese, and easy appetizers. But…

5 Ingredient Crispy Smoked Gouda Cheese Balls

5 Ingredient Crispy Smoked Gouda Cheese Balls. At parties, cheesy appetizers are always a hit. These cheese balls, with their crisp outside, airy inside, and smoky flavor are no exception. They take only 30 minutes to put together, and they’re absolutely addictive. A few months ago, I decided not to host New Year’s Eve this…

Strawberry Champagne Trifles with Champagne “Caviar”

Strawberry Champagne Trifles with Champagne “Caviar”. These layered desserts feature strawberry jam, crushed ladyfingers, champagne-soaked strawberries, an easy mascarpone cream, and gelatin strawberry-champagne spheres that are just as fun to make as they are to eat. All together, the trifles make for the perfect New Years Eve or Valentines’ Day dessert. We’re a few days…