Sometimes a copycat recipe is perfection (see Copycat Trader Joe’s Crispbread for an example), and sometimes your copycat taste absolutely NOTHING like the original. That was the case here. In attempts to recreate Helluva Good Dip (my favorite store bought dip), I actually created a far more complex, satisfying, and […]
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Copycat Trader Joe’s crispbread
Cooks in 1 hour Difficulty EasyThey might not look like much, but the Trader Joe’s Norwegian crispbread crackers are seriously one of my favorite things on earth. They are the perfect cracker – extremely crisp but sturdy enough to hold some serious toppings, flavorful enough to eat on their own but not overwhelming when paired, […]
Queso fundido with chorizo and green chiles
Cooks in 30 minutes Difficulty EasyQueso fundido is the king of queso. Forget queso sauce (which don’t get me wrong, I love) because it cannot compare to the cheesy perfection of queso fundido. It uses a combination of Mexican melting cheeses (in this case two) to achieve a base that is a smooth and creamy […]
Cottage cheese sourdough toast
Cooks in 10 min Difficulty EasyThis is the ULTIMATE weekday breakfast. If you are not a cottage cheese person, I full understand this may seem a little scary, but let me assure you it will be one of the best breakfasts you ever eat – plus it packed full of protein, so it will actually […]
Winter citrus & beet salad with goat cheese
Cooks in 10 min Difficulty EasyWinter may be a time of limited sunlight and frigid winds, but mother nature gives back in some of my favorite ways: winter produce. Specifically, citrus season. This salad is a perfect celebration of winter produce and is something I crave the minute the weather turns cold. Bright citrus paired […]
Honey butter biscuits
Cooks in 40 min Difficulty EasyButter, slightly sweet & perfectly flaky
Fig, goat cheese & caramelized onion galette
Cooks in 2 hours Difficulty EasyThis recipe is cozy, perfect for fall, and beautiful. The warmth and complexity of the caramelized onions pairs perfectly with the creamy fresh, slight tang from the goat cheese and sweetness from the figs. Now take all of those flavors and place them in a warm, flaky, buttery crust? Yeah. […]
Plum & brie puff pastry bites
Cooks in 40 min Difficulty EasyBaked brie is utter perfection, and a joy to see at a table – that is, until it has been sitting out for longer than 10-15 minutes. What was once a perfect, gooey puddle of brie and crisp pastry turns into a sad, soggy pastry with room temp, hard to […]
Whipped ricotta with tangy, herby garlic oil
Cooks in 20 min Difficulty EasyWhipped ricotta creates a creamy, luscious base for a tangy, herby, garlic oil, crispy fried garlic, and fresh pomegranate seeds for the ultimate dip. This serves best with crusty bread – I serve with focaccia, but would also pair great with a thick cut kettle chip. This recipe is incredibly […]