Autumn has officially arrived and I love the idea of a warm, cozy sip that uses locally grown apples with bourbon and smoky mezcal. This one is delicious for a swanky cocktail party but also works just fine in a red solo cup next to a bonfire or on a hayride.
The dog days of summer require something cool, strong, and slightly sweet - this one is just the ticket. Quick and easy to whip up…but impressive as a pre-dinner cocktail or for just sippin’ on the back porch. Feel free to increase the amount of vodka depending on your day -
Something magical happens when goat cheese is paired with summer tomatoes and juicy ripe peaches. This super quick salad works well as a starter course, but also equally impresses as an appetizer when served with our firecrackers or buttery grilled toast. We especially love the bright green nuance of fresh basil and mint from the garden, even though added bits of zesty arugula or watercress would make this the summer salad to end all summer salads….
Nothing on the planet is more delicious than fresh tomatoes steeped in olive oil, basil, and fresh garlic. Our SUMMER TOMATO TOAST is simple, but promises to be the belle of this year’s Fourth of July pool, lake, or river party. The tomatoes gain sweet complexity the longer they sit…so prep about an hour before guest arrival to ensure maximum flavor…and guest adoration.
I love impressive desserts that are easy to prepare; and our version of vanilla crème brûlée is not only a snap to make, but also delicious. Custard can be temperamental, but this five ingredient recipe comes out perfect every time if you follow a few simple steps that are lovely and fun if you’re cooking with friends or the family. Enjoy…but please don’t burn the house down with the torch!
I’ve loved banana bread since I was a kid; my paternal grandmother made it almost weekly during the winter months, and to this day, nothing tastes better to me than a warm, thick slice slathered with salty butter. The thick chunks of banana were super sweet, juxtaposed brilliantly with woody black walnuts; and although she would’ve never dreamed of adding chocolate chips to her recipe, I think she would approve of our MB Banana Bread - and we hope you will too.
Also - what better way to utilize over ripe bananas? Waste night, want not, right?
Simple cooking doesn’t necessarily have to be boring; especially when it comes to preparing ethereal, delicious sea scallops. These delicate creatures are one of our all time favorites - a killer snack, but an even better lunch or dinner option when cozied up with a winter green salad or a couple of our Jammy Soft Boiled Eggs.
