a celebration of food, entertaining, & life after 40 with courtney
Hello again! The last time I posted a recipe was October 2022! There are lots of reasons that it’s been so long…life got busy, I was in a big cooking rut, I was putting too much pressure on taking perfect photos (something I am definitely …
I was craving a peanut butter cup the other day, but we live 20 minutes from town, so I knew I wasn’t going to drive all the way there for one little peanut butter cup. I decided to get creative with what I had on …
When I say simple kale salad, I mean it’s almost embarrassing just how simple it is. I make this for lunch a couple times a week, but it works great as a side dish too. There are just a handful of ingredients and I don’t …
For your next Halloween themed movie night, wow your guests with these spooktacular snacks. I simply made a batch of Chex mix (and added bugles) then rounded up all the spooky gummies I could find plus a few other favorites. Get as creative as you …
It’s officially fall here on the ranch! I love this time of year, it’s cool and crisp and there’s nothing quite like that golden hour glow. The busy season for our guesthouses is coming to an end, and I’m ready (and have more time) to …
Everything in my garden is struggling this year except my mint. It’s like a giant, unruly weed that has taken over. I use it in salads all summer, but still have a ton leftover. One way to use it is to make this simple syrup. …
Pronounced “jar-din-air-ah”, this recipe is the little condiment that could. Giardiniera is typically used as an antipasto, or on muffuletta and beef sandwiches. But this delicious, pickled condiment can be used in so many other ways. We like to chop it up and add it …
When it’s hot out, nothing sounds better than ice cold watermelon. For a delicious lunch or to pair with any summer main dish, try this watermelon arugula salad. It’s sweet, spicy, tangy and salty…all the best flavors in one refreshing salad. Serves 4 Ingredients: Zest …
Do you ever crave cheesecake but don’t want the hassle of dealing with a water bath and springform pan? These mini cheesecakes with chocolate ganache are just the ticket! These little treats come together so quickly and they bake up in no time. The chocolate …