Having a full stocked pantry is key to making incredible recipes at any given time. Here I share my favorite pantry staples that we always have on hand! Because we cook a lot, a fully stocked pantry is key! It’s no surprise that we cook at home..A LOT, which means we like to keep a […]
Cioppino (Seafood and Tomato Stew)
Cioppino is a hearty Italian seafood and tomato stew, that is flavored with floral saffron, sauteed fennel and loads of fresh seafood. I have a select few memories that I will never forget. Seeing a humpback wale breach right in front of our boat in Hawaii, or the time we got to tour the Champagne […]
Burnt Basque Cheesecake
Burnt Basque Cheesecake inspired from the infamous La Viña in San Sebastian, Spain. Incredibly light and creamy with a deep caramel burnt top. I am still dreaming of the moment we had the first bite of this infamous Burnt Basque cheesecake. We were on a food tour with Devour Tours in San Sebastian and the […]
Slow Cooker Phyllo Pie with Lemon Simple Syrup
Sweet phyllo pie made right in the slow cooker and then doused in a citrusy and bright lemon simple syrup. Phyllo pie in the slow cooker? How could that make sense? I thought when I saw the recipe in Eleni’s (who blogs over at The Foodie Corner) debut cookbook, The Greek Slow Cooker. A gorgeous […]
Steamed Clams with Corn and Tomatoes
Steamed clams with corn and tomatoes is the perfect summer dinner. Finish with fresh lemon juice and herbs and lots of crusty bread for dipping into the delicious broth I am noticing a trend with our summer dinners. Lots of tomatoes, obviously. (I mean, if you know me, you know my love for tomatoes runs […]