One of my most requested recipes for fall and winter is this incredible roasted brussel sprout salad which combines the best seasonal veggies like brussel sprouts and butternut squash with other ingredients for a dish that is satisfying enough for a meal, yet equally qualified for a elegant Thanksgiving side dish. The ingredients get layered ... Read More about Roasted Brussel Sprout Salad with Maple Balsamic Glaze

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Every Christmas morning since I was little, my family has celebrated with a beautiful brunch after stockings and presents are opened. It’s a tradition that brings back such great memories and now that we have kids of our own, I have continued our holiday breakfast in my home – something that I look forward to ... Read More about Holiday Breakfast: Easy and Delicious Brunch Ideas

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With cheese boards and grazing boards all over the internet these days, it’s a wonder that breakfast boards haven’t made their appearance until recently. And I, for one, couldn’t be more pleased. Brunch is such a fun meal to serve for friends and family, and any time I can pass around a board where everyone ... Read More about Breakfast Board Ideas: Lox Platter

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With summer gardens full of life and home cooking on the rise, it’s easy to get lost in the abundance that nature provides and it couldn’t be a better time to make your own fresh herb butter. It’s really very simple and doesn’t require a lot of effort – only a little bit of pre-planning ... Read More about How to Make Fresh Herb Butter

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Celebrating Easter during the quarantine period is adding more challenges to an already complicated time. For our at-home Easter Sunday this year, I’m planning on making some of my family’s favorite Easter desserts that I’ve done in the past – some familiarity and comfort is what we could all use right now! Normally, it’s a ... Read More about Easter Desserts: Comfort and Familiarity

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I’m always thinking up ways to create new kinds of salads, whether it’s during the Summer or Fall, there are so many combinations of produce to throw in to make a different taste. This arugula apricot salad does just that – and adds grapes for a burst of sweetness, Marcona almonds for crunch and goat ... Read More about Arugula Apricot Salad with Grapes, Marcona Almonds & Goat Cheese

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I love to entertain. Whether it’s family, friends or a combination of both, just the idea of being able to host people at my home inspires my creative soul and feeds my need to nourish. Brunch is one of my favorite meals to host – and while it’s not breakfast, and it’s not lunch, there’s ... Read More about A Guide to Hosting the Ultimate Weekend Brunch

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Do you avoid crowded restaurants and prix fix menus on Valentine’s Day like me? I always feel rushed and in a hurry to eat until the next batch of customers come through. That’s why I wait until another night to celebrate Valentine’s Day, or better, yet, I serve dinner at home. Here’s how to set ... Read More about Romantic Valentine’s Day Table for Two

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The most-requested recipe and most-ordered dish at Nordstrom’s Cafes is their world-famous Tomato Basil Soup. Their soup is available by the jar at select Nordstrom locations. If you don’t live by a Nordstrom restaurant, however, you may not have been able to enjoy this incredible dish. You’re in luck, however, because I’ve adapted the original ... Read More about Instant Pot Nordstrom Tomato Soup

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After hosting over a few dozen dinner parties, sometimes it’s hard to come up with a unique theme for each one. I’ve been inspired by a color, a pattern, a decor style, an era of time or a particular country. For my husband’s office party this year, the food was my muse – I knew ... Read More about Elegant Italian Holiday Dinner Party

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