Food

By Paige Rhodes Now that the holidays have come and gone, there’s probably only one thing on your mind — New Year's resolutions. If one of your goals is cleaning up your diet and incorporating more low-carb meals into your day, then this recipe is for you. Pressure cooking was the kitchen trend of 2017, and this year will be no different. Many of you might have gotten a great deal on an electric pressure cooker (I use Instant Pot.), and this is the perfect way to test it out. If you don’t have a [...]

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″] [et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] By Paige RhodesHosting Thanksgiving is stressful enough without having to worry about making everything the day of. Save yourself a ton of trouble by prepping and cooking foods such as vegetables, desserts, and baked goods ahead of time. These recipes can be started even a couple of days before Thanksgiving to give yourself ample time to deal with that turkey and dressing. No-Knead Artisan Rolls Ingredients3 cups all-purpose flour2-3 tsp kosher salt1/2 tsp active dry yeast1 1/2 cups warm waterInstructionsIn a large bowl, stir together the flour, […]

By Paige Rhodes Hosting Thanksgiving is stressful enough without having to worry about making everything the day of. Save yourself a ton of trouble by prepping and cooking foods such as vegetables, desserts, and baked goods ahead of time. These recipes can be started even a couple of days before Thanksgiving to give yourself ample time to deal with that turkey and dressing.Apple Layer Cake With Bourbon Butterscotch Buttercream Ingredients For the Cake:4 cups all-purpose flour2 tsp baking soda1 tsp baking powder1 tsp salt2 tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp ground allspice1 tsp ground cloves1½ cups unsalted butter,cut […]

By Paige RhodesHosting Thanksgiving is stressful enough without having to worry about making everything the day of. Save yourself a ton of trouble by prepping and cooking foods such as vegetables, desserts, and baked goods ahead of time. These recipes can be started even a couple of days before Thanksgiving to give yourself ample time to deal with that turkey and dressing. Brussels Sprout Salad With Pomegranates and Candied Pecans Ingredients1 pound Brussels sprouts,cleaned and shredded1 cup pomegranate arils2/3 cup chopped candied pecans4 ounces crumbled goat cheesePomegranate-Orange Vinaigrette1/4 cup freshly-squeezedorange juice1/4 cup olive oil2 tbsp […]

By Lauren Dahl and Paige Rhodes A crisp evening Halloween party is the perfect occasion for a dark and moody color palette. Playful ghoulish details like spiders, webs, and fog will set the Halloween tone. Modern white dishes and an un-cluttered table helps bring the glam. Tonight is the night to embrace the black lipstick, eccentric attire, and indulge in all things Halloween.Sleepy Hollow CocktailIngredients1 1/2 parts vodka1 part blue curacao1 part sweet and sour mix1 part grenadine1 part cran-grape juice1 chunk of dry ice*Instructions Combine vodka, blue curacao, sweet and sour mix, grenadine, and [...]

By Paige RhodesAs the summer comes to a close, the kids are getting ready to head back to school. Whether you’re ready to get them out of the house or you’re bummed that they won’t be around anymore, this time of year brings orientations, teacher conferences, and PTA meet-and-greets to keep you busy. If you want to make a good impression at these events, homemade cookies are always a good idea. Chocolate chip cookies are perfect for the kiddos, but if you’re treating the adults, white chocolate macadamia nut is the way to go. These [...]