It’s here, it’s here, it’s finally here! My absolute favorite time of year for cooking. BBQs, picnics, cook-outs, grilling, fresh produce everywhere, sun, fun, beer, entertaining, ahhhh – what could be better?
Sparkling Mint Julep
Big hat, check. Cucumber tea sandwiches, check. Big girl drink, well, almost check.
Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
The running of the 139th Kentucky Derby is upon us, and just because we won’t be making the trek to Churchill Downs, there’s no reason we can’t adorn our heads with fabulous hats and stuff our bellies with cucumber tea sandwiches and mint juleps.
Leek & Cheddar Beer Spread
Sweet, subtle, and earthy, leeks possess a unique ability to offer main ingredients support, without stealing the show. Quite simply, I hardcore them, and this time of year they are more beautiful, lovely, and yummy than ever.
Salty cheddar, hot sauce, beer, and leeks combine to form this delicious spread, perfect for Spring entertaining, or solo comfort munching.
Spring Vegetable Macaroni n Cheese
Want to dive into a delectable vat of Springtime veggies, and don’t mind getting a little gooey on the way out – well, you’ve come to the right place!
I cannot get enough of leeks and asparagus this time of year, and this is the perfect dish to highlight these lovely greens.
Shaved Asparagus Salad
The introduction to a moving overture, a captivating prologue to an arousing novel, the GameDay to a perfect Saturday of football – like these, a well-executed salad provides the perfect culinary foreplay for your senses, setting the stage for a delicious meal to follow.
Strawberry Basil Sangria
The sweaters are coming off, the birds are singing, the flowers are in bloom, the Earth smells of awakening, our pale winter bodies rejoice in some sun and processed Vitamin D… it’s spring time, baby!
It might not be bathing suit time yet, but it sure is “park yourself on the porch, and enjoy a tasty beverage time!” This weekend – you, some sun, and a pitcher of this tasty sangria.
