Food

By Paige RhodesIf there’s one thing that we can’t get enough of this time of year, it’s appetizer recipes. Holiday entertaining is at its peak, and there’s always room on the menu for more starters. When you think of monkey bread, you probably envision a sticky, caramel-loaded treat that’s best served for dessert. This is not that kind of monkey bread. It’s savory pull-apart bread that’s stuffed with brie cheese and blueberry jam. It’s warm, buttery, sweet, and salty. Basically, it’s the perfect appetizer for your next holiday party.Ingredients2 cans of buttermilk biscuits2 8-ounce wheels [...]

To survive the insanity of Black Friday, coffee is a must. Local coffee shop Quill’s Coffee has the perfect drink with an extra kick to keep you awake. “The Alchemist” is a latte that combines agave nectar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and a dash of cayenne pepper. Created by one of Quill’s vegan baristas, this beverage caters to those with special dietary needs. Substituting soy milk will only add to the variety of flavor. Joanna Miller, a Quill’s barista, says this drink has become an employee favorite. “Even on a warm fall day, it’s delicious over [...]

By Lindsey McClaveGiven the fertile nature of the Bluegrass, it’s no wonder that Louisville chefs cook seasonally, changing up their menu offerings as the weather turns and the temperature shifts. As we roll into the chill of winter, we can find comfort in the soul-warming dishes we’ll begin to see on local restaurant menus. Here we highlight four dishes that put a cozy spin on an otherwise frosty season.Start with DuckLa Chasse, a French restaurant, located on Bardstown Road, recently blew out the candles on its first birthday cake, and is fast becoming a Louisville [...]

By Paige RhodesIn autumn, even the pumpkin-fixated tend to grow tired of it by the time Thanksgiving actually rolls around. This pumpkin-free Dirty Chai Cheesecake has all the autumnal flavors associated with the season and then some. The not-so-secret ingredient is espresso, giving this cheesecake the “dirty” part of its name. If you go to a coffee shop and order a dirty chai, you’ll get a regular chai tea latte with a shot of espresso. This cheesecake is that beverage in delicious dessert form. Make it as your Thanksgiving dessert and watch it disappear before the [...]

By Lindsey McClaveFor me, fall hits the seasonal sweet spot, when the temperature cools and the trees begin to alight in a rainbow of red hues. The markets trade out fresh tomatoes and peppers for mounds of knobby squashes and gourds, a spattering of cabbage, and more hardy greens than one could ever wish for. Fall is the season of spice as well — the craving for dishes and drinks laced with cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg. In honor of autumn, here’s a cocktail party menu highlighted by savory crostini topped with a cinnamon-tinged butternut squash [...]

By Paige Rhodes It can be difficult to decide what to make for a date night dessert. You don’t want anything too heavy, but you also want to show off some of your culinary skills. Lucky for you, there are few things better than a warm piece of fruit straight from the oven with a big scoop of ice cream on top.The contrast of hot and cold is the textbook definition of comfort food. Include a splash of bourbon and you have the perfect end to a wonderful evening. Plus, the hot fruit turns some [...]