There are a lot of things that I've experienced over the years that I thought would be amazing but wound up being terrible ideas, like pregaming open bars, volunteering to do favors that I can't possibly fit into my schedule, or watching Juan Pablo be this season's Bachelor. (Seriously, by the end of the Finale...
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Tequila Sundown
Some mornings you already know that it's going to be the kind of day that deserves a cocktail. For example, if you get ready to leave for work 45 minutes earlier than usual on a Monday morning, but then you slip and fall on ice on your way to start up your car. Then, once...
Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed "Chicken Piccata"
I'm not ashamed to say that I'm typically a homebody on weekends. Some of my favorite activities include laying around in pajamas, marathon watching Netflix, and playing online poker from the comfort of my laptop (bonus points if I play while laying in bed/watching TV). I'm, like, incredibly good at powering through multiple seasons of...
Jamaican Jerk Chicken Quesadillas
I take after my dad in many ways-- my endearing disorganization (can't blame me for trying to make it sound like a good thing), my creativity, and of course, my desire to cover anything and everything in jerk seasoning if given a chance. There was always a jar of Walkerswood in the fridge growing up,...
Sweet and Spicy Pulled Pork with Honey Jalapeno Lime Slaw
It's under 10 degrees Fahrenheit in my area of the world right now, yet I've been inexplicably craving one of my favorite summer-time foods: pulled pork sandwiches. Maybe it's because I've been dreaming of days when it's warm enough to even consider going outside to barbecue, or maybe it's because I like my sandwiches with...
Ruby Red Champagne Punch
It's Monday! Usually that's not an exciting revelation for me, but today happens to be a little different-- I just came back to the office from a nice, relaxing weekend and we're closed for the holiday tomorrow and Wednesday. It's what dreams are made of, really. So, for the first time I can remember, I think...
Cheesy Crab Poppers
It's Christmas Eve and I've got about 20 million things to get done, but I have one very important thing to do before I can go brave the cold and brace myself against the hoards of last minute shoppers-- I've got to share this recipe with you. I made these Cheesy Crab Poppers on...
Easy Cranberry Chipotle Cocktail Meatballs
I've got to be honest here, I didn't come up with this idea entirely. The recipe is tweaked from another recipe that I'm seeing everywhere lately-- one that is pretty good on its own but doesn't reach the its full potential, in my opinion. I would absolutely link to the original source if I had any...
Roasted Garlic Gnocchi with Bacon, Spinach, and Smoked Gouda Cream Sauce
Since I started experimenting in the kitchen a few years ago, there hasn't been much that I've been too scared to attempt. Most of the time, my eagerness to jump right in to a new technique or use a new ingredient has proved well worth it, although I have to admit that I've had more...
Buffalo Chicken Corn Chowder
Depending on how long you've been hangin' 'round here, you may or may not remember my Buffalo Chicken Extravaganza last year. Basically, when the Super Bowl was drawing near, I went absolutely balls-to-the-wall, full-speed-ahead into buffalo chicken territory. Afterwards, I vowed to lay off of the buffalo chicken for about a year, and I almost...
Glazed Doughnut Cocktail
"Doughnuts. Is there anything they can't do?" - Homer Simpson When I was in kindergarten, my mom and my childhood best friend's mom would take turns driving us to school every morning (there were no buses that went to our area), and every time Talia's mom drove, we'd stop to get fresh doughnuts at...
Baked Pulled Pork Egg Rolls
Ever since my trip to North Carolina, I can't get two things out of my head: one, I really miss my cousin and wish we lived closer to each other (cue "d'awww"s), and two, I am developing an unhealthy obsession with pulled pork. When I say "unhealthy obsession", I mean that I've been...
How to Put Together Your Own Italian Wine and Antipasto Spread
I personally don't believe that you can go over-the-top with a meal as long as the taste is worth it in the end. I don't find anything wrong with spending hours in the kitchen, or searching high and low for the best ingredients, or meticulously planning out the details of each course. Food is something...
Fried Olives Stuffed with Italian Sausage and Goat Cheese
I don't know a single person who feels lukewarm about olives-- my boyfriend, for example, absolutely hates them, and I really love them and always try to sneak them (and artichokes, one of his other many food foes) into Mediterranean dishes without him noticing. There's no fooling him; he always picks them out. My brother loves...
Roasted Red Pepper Salad
While nearly everyone I know is lamenting "the end of summer", I've got to tell you, I'm pretty excited. Not because I'm glad that weather no longer permits us to float in the pool, drink in hand, and take in all of the sunshine, but because we're moving away from hot and humid weather into...
Breaded Italian Sausage Sandwiches with A'moigue and Roasted Red Pepper Relish
When I was of middle-school-age and the last day of school dragged on as though the teachers had unanimously decided to kill us with boredom, I would doodle little depictions of all of the exciting things I had to look forward to in the upcoming summer months. (I was a notorious side-margin-scribbling doodle-maniac, by the way. The...
Watermelon Bruschetta with Whipped Feta, Basil, and Balsamic Drizzle
As you might already know, this weekend James and I went to North Carolina to visit my cousin Ashley and her fiancé Evan, and just as I promised, you're going to hear a lot about it in the next few weeks, starting right now. First of all, let me just say that Mother Nature...
Spinach and Artichoke Dip Alfredo
If you were reading last week, you already know about my tendency to eat appetizers for dinner, which is exactly what inspired me to make this meal. Spinach and Artichoke Dip is up there on the all-time-appetizer-favorites list for pretty much everyone I know, including James, who claims to hate artichokes. Side note: I say...
Mexican Stuffed Peppers (Chorizo-Stuffed Poblanos)
I remade these Mexican Stuffed Peppers so that they're better than ever. Check out the new post, recipe, and photos HERE. This past weekend, James and I went to an awesome little barbecue place in his town and pigged out (see what I did there?). It was fantastic, and I've definitely been inspired for some future...
Bourbon Peach Sweet Tea
I've been reading your facebook statuses. (Well, I mean, only if we're friends. There's no NSA-esque business going on over here.) I've been hearing about your lovely vacations around the country and around the world. (And I've been missing my usual partner in culinary creation, Amanda, who is currently in Hungary. Or Austria. Or Prague. ...
Hummus Crusted Chicken
If you're one of the people who realized off the bat that this is a healthy recipe and said, "No way; That's just not for me," I have to advise you to reconsider. One, this tastes great. Two, it's quick to put together. Three, it's easy to put together. Four, a fourth point shouldn't be...
Mini Pretzel Dogs
Forgive me if I'm repeating myself here (which I'm nearly positive I am), but I consider myself a pretzel expert. Or maybe more of a pretzel fanatic. I mean, whatever you call it, there's definitely an obsession there. Thin, sourdough, mall-style or Philly-- I'll take them all. I worked at Auntie Anne's for...
Grilled Pesto Chicken Sandwiches
Considering that I was obsessed with roasted red peppers for the first few years of learning to cook, I can hardly believe that I have included just one lonely recipe that uses them as an ingredient since starting this blog. In fact, obsessed might be an understatement here-- it was extremely rare that I ever made...
Maryland Crab Cakes with Horseradish-Sriracha Remoulade
It all started about 2 months ago, when my good friend and past housemate (and avid reader of this blog-- hi, Rachel) mentioned that she wants to meet up at Chickie's & Pete's some day over the summer, which may or may not be my favorite sports bar due to it's abundance of shellfish, mollusks,...
Captain's Passion Punch
I originally had planned to start this off with a mention of the sudden shift we've had from freezing cold to sunny and 80-someodd degrees. We seem to have skipped spring all-together, I would have said, and bounded into the days of BBQs and backyard events. At least that's how it seemed last week when...
Feta, Red Pepper, and Herb Frittata
I'm pretty sure that no one will be shocked to hear that "Ramen Parties" were a weekly occurance throughout my sophomore year of college-- it being such a broke college cliche and all. You might, however, wonder what a Feta, Red Pepper, and Herb Frittata has to do with ramen noodles. Back in college, my...
Tacos Al Pastor with Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa
Most likely, when we hear the word "taco" in the US, we think of the ground beef stuffed tortillas with a variety of garnishes that you can find everywhere from Taco Bell onward to the sit-down restaurants we frequent when a Mexican food craving grabs hold. However, in Mexico, ground beef tacos really aren't popular at...
Creamy Margarita Popsicles
They always say you should write about what you know. Well, I know how to put alcohol in anything. I learned a lot in college. Because I couldn't decide on a major for the longest time, I took classes in pretty much every subject out there. Everything from linguistics to psychology to art have been in my arsenal...
Chile Relleno
I'll cut to the chase: This is good. I mean, it's really good, the type of really good that makes it difficult for me to not leap out of my seat, speed off to the grocery store, and stock up on ingredients to make another batch. It's the type of Chile Relleno you find in...
Dark 'N Stormy Cocktail
It's a beautiful day out in New Jersey, which is shocking to see and write after what has seemed like a century of dreariness. The skies are blue, the sun is shining, and it seems only right to celebrate the amazing weather with a cocktail. The perfect drink for such an occasion? The Dark 'N...
Mango and Blue Cheese Salad
“This piece is ugly. Eat it,” my boyfriend demanded as he cut up a fresh mango for me. “I don’t like mangoes,” I told him, and the ugly piece was offered to guests at my house until finally someone eagerly accepted—the only person who liked mangoes at all. Why was I adding mango to a...
Boozy Shamrock Shake
These Irish eyes are smiling. Why? Because I now know how to make a Shamrock Shake at home. Cocktail-style.
Simple Slow Cooker Shredded Buffalo Chicken
The Super Bowl is nearly here, which means it's time for football and, just as importantly, lots of food! Every year, I look forward to shoveling down some nachos, poppers, 'skins, and dip, but the greatest game day grub comes in the form of Buffalo Chicken. While most people think of Buffalo Chicken in its wing...
Paper Snowflake Decorations
(Day 11 of the 12 Days of Christmas) I'm sure you've noticed by now that Host the Toast's "12 Days of Christmas" are ending the day before Christmas. This is because 1) Christmas advice won't help you much if I post it ON Christmas, and 2) You and I are both going to be...
S'mores Martini
S'mores Martini. This creamy, chocolatey cocktail tastes like a boozy version of your favorite campfire treat. I have been so tempted to say "bring the bonfire inside with these martinis" but I feel like I am opening myself up to lawsuits. So instead I'll say that this drink is like your favorite bonfire treat, but with...
Bratwurst Sliders with Beer Cheese and Beer Braised Onions
These Bratwurst Sliders are loaded up little sandwiches that pack a lot of flavor (and beer) into small servings. Don't forget the beer cheese (which is surprisingly easy to make) or the beer braised onions, which are rich and caramelized, if you really want to do it right. Bonus points if you make the pretzel...
Pretzel Rolls
Homemade Pretzel Rolls: soft on the inside, salty and chewy on the outside, and now better than ever! No lye necessary, these fluffy, perfectly browned, slider-sized pretzels are surprisingly easy to make. Fill them with ham and cheese, bratwurst, or even mini burgers. Hot. Tempting. Perfectly tanned. I'm talking about pretzels, ladies and gents. You’ve had...
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