Hot chocolate is best made by taking high quality chocolate and grating it. The smaller, flaked pieces melt into warm milk much better than chips or blocks. Doing it this way also prevents separation as the hot chocolate sits for a period of time. I wanted to spruce things up a bit, so instead of… Continue reading Salted Butterscotch Hot Chocolate
Cherry & Pecan Stuffed Endive
This is the second dish for my "girl's night" dinner party. It's the perfect dainty appetizer to substitute for eating a sit-down salad. Endive is pretty bitter, which is why I have stuffed it with creamy, cheesy, and sweet things. The candied pecans add a rich, fatty texture that is also sweet and spicy. The… Continue reading Cherry & Pecan Stuffed Endive
Sun Dried Tomato Palmiers
For this year's Valentine's Day menu, I wanted to have a fun dinner party for the girls. One of my best friends has a birthday on Valentine's Day, and there are plenty of people who aren't celebrating with a significant other. What a better way to celebrate than to have a girls night at home!… Continue reading Sun Dried Tomato Palmiers
Asian Braised Short Ribs
This is absolutely one of my favorite recipes on my blog so far. I love having a big meat entree for a dinner party, but things like prime rib and some roasts end up being served room temperature and even cold. If I'm having a dinner in the winter, and I want the food hot. Braised… Continue reading Asian Braised Short Ribs

