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Everyone needs a good stiff drink from time to time. If you’re a parent, drinking occasionally is normal. Enter the dirty martinis. Dirty martinis are delicious because they’re filled with olive juice. They’re usually served with an olive garnish and voila!  Happy hour begins with a full glass.  The Martini is as classic a cocktail

Ah yes, this is one for the books. When I was younger this recipe reminded me of an adult version of cat food. It was bland and entirely less palatable. As I’ve grown up and revised the recipe, I actually think it’s a lot better and very comforting. It’s got an old-timey feel but also

I know this isn’t a traditional ‘cake’ in the sense of carbs, but it’s an excellent one. It’s also a great way to swap out ice cream when you are having people over for dinner or feel like a solitary indulgence. During our honeymoon in Florence, we experience the most amazing semifreddo at La Giostra

There are a few chefs in our family who run on both sides. From my husband’s side, Braeden and Liza-Jane are seasoned pros in the kitchen. Both of them are wickedly smart attorneys with exceptionally big hearts & constantly learning how to make the next best dish. What’s best is they always share and invite

I am absolutely a coleslaw snob. Warm? Mushy? Too much vinegar to mayo ratio? It has to be COLD, crispy and fresh otherwise I will pass. Everyone has had bland or warm coleslaw which is no bueno. What I want is creamy, simple, cold deliciousness. Pair with any bbq main or fried chicken and your

In my opinion, fried chicken tastes the best served second day cold while cruising boat side on a lake. Having this at a summer picnic is essential and feels like a total indulgence. Pair with some slaw and bbq sauce and consider it the highlight of the day. However, if you favor a more convenient

In Mazatlan, Mexico, we went to the Mercado daily to find the most perfectly fresh ingredients for guacamole. The avocados were beautifully green with the best texture for mashing. The taste of a ripe avocado is not easily replicated so take care in selecting your produce. I make this when I miss the Oceanside view

Growing up in the Midwestern United States made summer camp lunches very interesting. On one hand, some days were really warm and muggy making sandwiches warm as the time passed toward lunchtime. On the other hand, if the camp counselors remembered to put our lunches in the refrigerators, the sandwiches would keep ice cold. On

Who doesn’t love a recipe with 3 ingredients or less??!! Okay, okay….maybe 4 ingredients tops if you count the chocolate chips. These brownies are best served warm out of the oven over ice cream OR cooled completely and popped in the fridge. Since they include bananas as one of the ingredients, the brownies have a