It's cocktail party week at The Kitchn, and these sun-dried tomato & goat cheese scones would make the perfect savory snack. (Don't worry, they're equally good served on a brunch buffet, for all you non-sweet breakfast eaters like me!)
Read moreEntertaining Ideas: How to Style a Crudité Platter
Let's talk about how to style a crudité platter. I serve some form of veggie appetizer at almost every party I host (like this Caesar Dip I made last week) and I'm always looking for new and interesting ways to arrange them. It doesn't take much to go above and beyond the typical store bought spread, I swear—just a cupboard raid and a quick stroll through the produce department...
Read moreObsession: Le Creuset Skinny Grill Pan
One of the great things about teaching cooking classes is the chance to play with top-of-the-line cookware all day long. I'll admit that I'm a product junkie, and this job is only feeding the addiction. And even though I already have an extremely well stocked kitchen (some girls shop for shoes, I shop for appliances), there's always room for more.
My latest discovery is "The Skinny," a lightweight yet hardworking grill pan from Le Creuset. Of course I've always been a huge Le Creuset devotee—a bright red Dutch oven was my very first kitchen splurge years ago—so I know everything they produce is awesome, but leave it to them to create a sleek, powerful, and dare I say it, sexy, grill pan.
I christened some "skinny grills" during a recent Date Night class at SLT, and was in complete awe of the crisp, golden brown crust forming on our gorgeous ribeyes. I'll admit I totally dorked out in front of the students and got all goo-goo eyed over their steaks. I'm sure they thought I was completely absurd, but whatever, it was a damn fine sear.
So, my old grill pan is about to get the axe. Come Friday (er, pay day), me and the brand new "skinny" I'm bringing home will be grilling IN! Just thought you'd like to know...
Please advise: My "OBSESSIONS" are based entirely on personal opinion. I did not receive any compensation for this post and am 100% certain they have no idea who I am.
Recipe: Icebox "Cake Stacks" (via The Kitchn)
I've been making Nabisco's famous Icebox Cake for a few years now thanks in part to my friend Haley, but this time around I formed them into mini "cake stacks." They taste exactly the same, only now they're cuter! My "love babies" will definitely be showing up at all of my spring and summer parties (if I don't devour them all myself that is).
Read moreEntertaining Ideas: Paper Flowers
These gorgeous paper flowers from West Elm have me so excited for spring. I can already think of so many uses for the lovelies — you could throw 'em in a vase to spice up a brunch buffet, keep a stash on hand whenever you need a hostess gift (for the gal that has everything), or even "snail mail" a beautiful bouquet to a dear friend in need.
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