For the longest time I thought – and truly believed – I didn’t like gnocchi. I think it was partly because my mom ate it all the time when we were kids – but ordered us (plain) pasta – so by the time she finally offered some my way, I was pretty suspicious of the little…
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Pumpkin Banana Olive Oil Muffins with Crystalized Ginger Pepita Crumble and Nutella Drizzle
As much as I love eating in the morning – and always – I’m so not the girl on her weekday breakfast game. I’m typically scrambling, screaming, or utterly freaking out over something (normally it’s “where are the damn keys?!” or “who moved my computer charger again!?”) so, it ends up that most mornings over here are…
Continue Reading(Baked) Brown Butter Pumpkin Doughnuts with Espresso Chocolate Glaze
Meet your new favorite donut! Homemade brown butter pumpkin donuts topped with a decadent espresso chocolate ganache glaze. D-I-V-I-N-E. Donuts are a weakness of mine. Fried or baked, I love them all. Every year around this time I catch pumpkin fever (don’t we all?) and since I wasn’t feeling up to making a whole pie,…
Continue ReadingCrispy Pork Belly & Rosemary Tomato Jam Burgers
Ok, guys… so while I’m not 100% sure we can technically call these burgers (?), I can 100% assure you that – if you eat meat – this crispy-pork-belly-big-boy on bread will make your life feel s
Continue ReadingCrispy Coconut French Toast Sticks with Buttery Rum Syrup
We’re not huge breakfast people over here, but occasionally (i.e. on the weekends or when we have guests in town!) I do like to put a little extra effort into making a fun, delicious morning meal that leaves sticky fingers and smiling facing all around. It just feels right. And in the end, the extra bit of…
Continue ReadingLinguini ai Frutti Di Mare
“Frutti Di Mare” literally translates into “fruits of the sea”, and let me tell you my little lovelies, it certainly lives up to its namesake 110%! It’s packed with 5 varieties of sea creatures, and swimming with serious flavor in every bite. Plus, there’s PASTA under all that seafood awesomeness. And it’s linguini. Liiiiiiiinguini! I…
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