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Creamy Pasta with Asparagus and Mushrooms
Who else loves asparagus season as much as I do? Every spring when the markets are full of fat bunches of crisp, green asparagus I just can’t say no and end up putting it in just about everything. Add in earthy mushrooms, pasta and just enough cream for a little indulgence and you’ve a delicious…
Asparagus Puff Pastry Tart with Ricotta
My favorite kind of recipes are the ones that look like they took a lot of work but are actually pretty simple. Buttery puff pastry, an easy herbed ricotta spread and fresh asparagus come together for a dish that’s far greater than the sum of its parts. Perfect as an appetizer or paired with a…
Cherry Blossom Gin Cocktail
For me its not officially spring until the cherry blossoms have arrived. From Kyoto to Paris and destinations in between these pink and white blooms herald the arrival of springtime. I usually head to Washington DC to see the cherry blossoms and I decided to create a cocktail to highlight my favorite flowers of spring.…
30 + Amazing Easter Side Dish Recipes You Will Absolutely Love
Easter is a celebration of family, springtime, and most certainly food. Whether you’re serving ham, a rack of lamb or a simple roasted chicken what really makes an Easter dinner is the side dishes. From carrots and asparagus to potatoes and everything in-between I’ve collected some of the best side dishes for Easter shared by…
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Raspberry Sweet Rolls with Lemon Cream Cheese Glaze
Who doesn’t love a cinnamon roll? What if we replaced the cinnamon with layers of sweet, tangy raspberries? Imagine, for a moment, that we also top these impossibly soft raspberry swirled rolls with a layer of light citrusy cream cheese frosting? These raspberry sweet rolls with lemon cream cheese glaze are a sunny take on…
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Pork Tenderloin Stuffed with Goat Cheese, Leeks and Prosciutto
Pork tenderloin is a jack or all trades. Versatile, quick cooking and wallet friendly pork tenderloin routinely has a place on my dinner table. One way to make pork tenderloin even better? Stuff it with a mixture of creamy goat cheese, fragrant leeks. Impressive enough for a special occasion yet quick enough to make for…
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Hi there, my name is Brianna and here you’ll find recipes inspired by fresh seasonal ingredients as well as flavors discovered on my travels. Read more