Grilled Halloumi & Peach Salad
Grilled Halloumi & Peach Salad brings together fresh grilled halloumi and the summer’s best peaches dressed with a light honey lemon dressing and fresh basil -a true vegetarian delight and summer in every bite!
Tag: vegetarian
Roasted Spiced Nuts
Carnival style roasted spiced nuts will instantly transport you back to the fairgrounds as the aroma fills your house, in the best way. Spiced with all the good things and given a bit of texture thanks to egg whites, you’ll love ’em!
Dutch Poffertjes
From a news standpoint, this last week has been horrible and it’s not even over yet. I’m making some comfort food, Dutch Poffertjes, to be more specific, to feel better about it.
Red Sangria
This red sangria is likely the booziest version of this classic Spanish cocktail that you’ll ever try- with a curated mix of alcohols and fruits, it may just be your new summer patio accessory.
Hungarian Lecsó
Stewed onions, tomatoes and peppers make up this traditional Hungarian lecsó, the perfect nod to summer’s bounties and easy to make.
Scottish Oatcakes
I’ve had the most horrible hankering for a vacation lately. And I’m making these buttery Scottish oatcakes to make me feel better about it.
Red Bean Frozen Custard
Sweet Japanese red beans in a creamy frozen custard base make this red bean frozen custard an unusual but delightful addition to summer.
Individual Tiramisu Parfaits
Quick and easy, ladyfingers are layered with cream and Kahlua in these delicious individual tiramisu parfait cups
Grandma Diamond’s Coffee Cake
Thank you, Saturday.
It’s been a long week, full of “new parent” things. Now, before you people-parents get all angry, I’m not trying to minimize what you do, but I’ve learned this week that being a pet parent can be a whole lotta stressful, too. Especially in that first getting to know you phase: figuring out the schedule (so, breakfast/play time starts at 6:30? That’s cool), figuring out why he won’t eat certain foods (guy does NOT like treats. Weirdo), freaking out because I came home yesterday after being gone longer than I wanted to find that he didn’t eat anything all day, stressing out about leaving for Boston next Friday (thank you E for pet sitting).
Whenever I’m stressed, I bake. It’s almost mindless in a way- the mixer doing all the heavy lifting, my 90’s pop playing in the background and Crawley now circling at my feet- and results in an almost instant gratification with homemade cookies that lift any clouds away. They deliver on so much more than flavor, and leave me with all the good feels.
Speaking of cookies, have you ever heard of Carol’s Cookies? They’re amazing, and honestly they’re the closest thing to homemade-from-my-kitchen I’ve ever tasted…well, outside my kitchen! Thanks to the wonder that is The Facebook, I got the chance to chat (virtually) with her about her cookies, her business and her love of The Diamond, and she generously agreed to give away one of her cookie tins to one lucky duck. More on that later, but first, here’s a bit from the Carol behind the Cookies. (more…)
Café de Olla
Happy Thursday folks! It’s just past mid-week and we’re staring Friday in the face. We’re almost there. We need coffee. How about some cafe de olla?