Like I've said before, I love sauces! Since I love cooking even more, it's only natural that I would try to come up with my own delicious combinations, right? Well I am excited to share one of my favorite homemade BBQ sauces. It's a tangy and sweet balsamic bbq. I can't take complete credit for this recipe since the inspiration came from Food Network a few years back. Of course, I've changed a few things and made it my own (and I think a little bit better). Homemade Chile Balsamic BBQ ... [ Read More ]
Truffled Whipped Potatoes Stuffed Tomatoes
Over the holidays, I spent some time in Boston with my boyfriends family. For a big dinner, I was asked to make the side dish. The stakes were high this year since I started my blog and most people were expecting something pretty interesting. I knew I wanted to make something that wasn't just delicious, but aesthetically pleasing as well. I decided to try out a new recipe that has been brewing in my head for a little while. I wanted to take my famous truffled mashed potatoes and stuff them ... [ Read More ]
The EASIEST Homemade Gorgonzola Sauce
Simply put, I'm a sauce addict. I love sauce on everything. Despite my complete obsession, knowing all the preservatives you get in store-bought sauces makes me shiver a little. That's why I've set out to create my own delicious sauces. The first one is this super simple creamy gorgonzola sauce that pairs perfectly with steak. You can also use this baby on top of macaroni for a twist on macaroni and cheese. I always thought you needed to make a roux (cooked flour and butter) to make ... [ Read More ]
Chocolate Lava Cake
One of my least favorite things to do in the kitchen is bake. There is something about exact measurements and all the technical baking terms that kind of freak me out. That being said, many of you have written in and asked many baking questions, so I've made it my mission to learn! My first conquest was the infamous chocolate lava cake! This is one of my favorite deserts and since I'm always trying to find the best one in town, I figured making it myself would be a cool idea. I tested out ... [ Read More ]
“Cheesy” Creamed Corn
I can't believe it took me this long to share this recipe. I say this corn is "cheesy", but in actuality, it has absolutely no cheese in it at all (although it taste so rich and creamy, you will think it does)! I wish I could take full credit for developing this recipe, but sadly, I can't. I got it from Wendy, my boyfriends mom who blew me away when she first made this dish. You honestly have to make this yourself to understand how delicious it actually is (and its surprisingly not too bad ... [ Read More ]
Erica’s Famous Green Bean Casserole
Growing up, one of my favorite parts of the Holiday season was getting to eat green bean casserole! I loved everything about how salty and crunch and just plain delicious it was. As I started to grow up (and I realized how much junk is in canned green beans and cream of mushroom soup), I decided to try and revamp the recipe using more natural ingredients. The result? A MUCH better tasting, kick-ass casserole that will have your guests begging for the recipe. Last year I spent Thanksgiving for ... [ Read More ]
Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip
Although I'm not a huge football fan, when I'm forced to watch a game, I love nothing more than delicious buffalo chicken wings. A few years ago, I was just getting into a new relationship and wanted to be the "cool girlfriend" and host Sunday Football at my apartment. (Side-note, I've since realized you should never try to be someone that your not. Even if it makes you uncool.) Of course, I wanted to order chicken wings, but I was embarrassed to eat them and get messy in front of my new man. ... [ Read More ]
How to Cook A Steak Perfectly
Every once in a while, I crave a good piece of steak. While I love heading over to Mastro's or Gibsons for a delicious filet mignon, it is SUPER expensive and honestly, I think I make a pretty killer steak all on my own. Making steak at home is not only much less expensive, it's super simple. Today's post is going to be about how to cook a filet, but you can use the same cooking method for many other types of steak including like ribeye or a short loin steak (like NY strip). They may just ... [ Read More ]
3 EASY Low Carb Lunches for Work
Hi Gang, My name is Alexandra and I’ve always struggled with trying to eat healthy at the office. I’m a Precious Metal Trader in Boca Raton, so my work day can be quite hectic; not to mention stressful! It’s all too easy to run out and grab something fast, but it’s usually at the expense of your waistline! Although I’ve succumbed to a fast-food run every once in a blue moon (don’t pretend you haven’t), I’ve come up with 5 healthy, easy & delicious meals you can make at home or in the ... [ Read More ]
Cheddar Potato Latkes
Last week, I was lucky enough to be featured in Favbio Viviani's magazine. For those of you who don't know, Fabio is a Top Chef fan favorite and an all around unbelievable cook. The theme of his magazine was, "Chanukah", and I knew that sharing my cheddar potato latkes was the perfect idea! Since I can remember, every year during Chanukah, my family would always cook potato latkes. As I got older (and started experimenting in the kitchen), I began making this classic dish myself and realized ... [ Read More ]