Asparagus Bundles — Asparagus stalks wrapped in prosciutto, filled with garlic-herb cheese, rolled in crescent dough, topped with Parmesan and baked. A great appetizer, small bite or side dish! I’m not sure if I ever officially announced it here, but last summer I started a business called Tablespoon Cooking Co., which operates out of Findlay Kitchen
German Potato Salad
German Potato Salad is a sweet and sour potato salad with bacon, onion and fresh herbs. It’s best served warm or at room temperature. I was traveling in Germany when I got the email about another opportunity to work with Side Delights Steamables. I jumped at the chance because I love the product and had so
Sweet and Spicy Breakfast Sandwich with Sausage and Raspberry Preserves
Sweet and Spicy Breakfast Sandwich with sausage, white cheddar, a fried egg, and raspberry preserves. Served on a buttermilk biscuit! This year for Mother’s Day, I’ve partnered with Bonne Maman to create the perfect breakfast in bed dish. There are a few key elements that make a dish great for breakfast in bed: It’s got
Clinton County Ham Loaf (+ KitchenAid Mixer Giveaway!)
Ham Loaf is a Clinton County, Ohio specialty! It’s made with ground ham and pork and finished with a savory pineapple glaze. This post is part three of a series in collaboration with Ohio Pork. You can read more about our partnership in the first two installments found here and here. Keep reading for a
Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Manchego & Honey
Bacon-Wrapped Dates — Dates are stuffed with Manchego cheese and slivered almonds, then wrapped in bacon and drizzled with honey. Perfect party appetizer! For my Garde Manger class in culinary school, our final project was to set up a holiday buffet. We were broken into teams and our job was to plan a buffet that
Sparkling Blueberry Lime Tequila Punch
Sparkling Blueberry Lime Tequila Punch is a festive cocktail to serve at any holiday party. With only 5 ingredients, mix up a big batch and enjoy the party! The holiday season is my favorite time of the year. I love Christmas and everything that goes along with it… except for being crazy busy. If you’re
Loaded Smashed Potatoes
Loaded Smashed Potatoes — crispy smashed potatoes topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, sour cream, and scallions. A fun weeknight side dish or perfect party appetizer! I’m always looking for ways to make weeknight cooking easier. It’s not the cooking (we all know I love to cook!), but it’s the dishes that really drive me crazy.
Apple Cider Marinated Pork Chops with Apple Pan Sauce
Apple Cider Marinated Pork Chops with Apple Pan Sauce — Pork chops marinated in apple cider, seared and roasted & finished with a creamy apple pan sauce. Thank you to the Ohio Pork Council for sponsoring this post. There are several things I learned how to do in culinary school that I haven’t done since.
How to Make a Cheese Board
Nothing compares to a great cheese board! Learn how to make a cheese board — from choosing cheeses & picking accompaniments to composing it all on a board! One of my favorite things to do is put together an impressive cheese board. Not only are they fun to make, but they are always the star
3 Healthy and Delicious Road Trip Snacks
These road trip snacks are healthy and delicious. Homemade apple chips, jerky, and granola bars will fill you up while you’re on the go! This guest post is from Tiffany Watts of Dilesia. Everyone needs a road trip once in a while, to get away from the hustle and bustle of modern life and enjoy