From first bite, I’ve always been a kale-lover, but that might be because the first time I had it I was an adult. (My mom has a serious dislike of all leafy greens so she literally never made them – not once! – for my sister and I growing up. But don’t worry, we weren’t veggie-deprived! She was still of the strict belief that every meal should include a vegetable.)…
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Dark Cherry Sauce + Hazelnut
With Thanksgiving less than a week away, if you’re anything like me, I bet you’ve been scouring the internet for new side dish ideas. Of course there are the ever-present sides on our holiday table, like butternut squash puree, some variant of stuffing (cornbread-based stuffing seems to be everyone’s favorite), and some form of bean casserole (usually green bean casserole, but for some reason that hasn’t been such a hit for the past couple of years). And Brussels sprouts, which is my dad’s contribution to our meal; my mom hates them and refuses to go near them, but since they’re a favorite of his, my dad takes on […]...
Chocolate-Hazelnut Custard
Chocolate-Hazelnut Custard is velvety smooth and so easy to make! Last week Mike and I celebrated our anniversary. Don’t worry, I’m not about to get all sappy on you…I’ll keep it food-related. ;) If I had to choose one food that reminds me of our honeymoon (other than Turkish coffee), it would have to be Swiss chocolate with hazelnuts. It was totally our thing and we ate it every day....