<p>Alcoholic Drink Recipes </p>
Chu’s Foggy Christmas Eve Wine Cocktail
Looking for the perfect holiday drink? Look no further, Chu’s got you covered. My wine cocktail is the perfect addition to your holiday celebration, forewarning after 1 or 2 of these…memories of that night tends to get a little foggy. My holiday drink is the perfect amount of sweetness and alcohol with a refreshing...
The Chu Berry
I love wine, we all know that, but in the heat of summer sometimes I want a drink that’s chilled, refreshing, and strong. National Tequila Day 2020 I introduced my Chu Berry, a concoction that I created while making my tequila rosé chocolate covered strawberries. My chocolate covered strawberry recipe requires soaking strawberries in an...
Hot Cocoa Bombs
There is nothing I love more than hot chocolate in the wintertime. Especially homemade hot chocolate *squeals* is there anything better?! This holiday season I have been totally in love with hot cocoa bombs, in fact, I even made them as party favors at my annual Holiday Gift Exchange. It’s fair to say I am...
Easy Poinsettia Recipe
This holiday season, add a festive twist to your sparkling wine with Poinsettas! Poinsettias are wine cocktails made with cranberry juice, sparkling wine, and vodka. What type of juice to use for Poinsettias? While plain cranberry juice would work well, I like to add a little extra razzle-dazzle to my drinks by using a blend...
No-Stress Breakfast Hash Brown Casserole
My hash brown casserole is the perfect dish for those that want an amazing homecooked breakfast in the morning but want to skip the hassle of the morning hustle and bustle. This dish is great for prepping ahead of time and freezes pretty well! Having friends and family coming to town? Make this the night...
Shakshuka & Feta Cheese
I love getting people to step outside their comfort zone and try new things, especially delicious new things. Not too long ago I tried shakshuka for the first time and boy was it tasty! After my third time buying the dish, I secretly challenged myself to recreate this meal at home. You know what I...
Denver Omelet Bake
In high school, I went through a solid 2-month period in which every weekend I would go to IHOP and order a Denver omelet loaded with sour cream and a stack of pancakes. Since I am no longer in high school and I have to actually pay for those meals, I now see the error...
Brioche French Toast
True Life: I am addicted to brunchin’. Nothing compliments a nice relaxing end to the weekend like Sunday brunch. Brunch, mimosas, and good friends help get me rejuvenated for the week ahead. Throughout the work week I barely have time to eat breakfast, let alone a sit-down meal. French toast is that one dish that...
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing
When the holidays come around, my family loves to focus all their energy on holiday dinners. So much so, that on the morning of Thanksgiving and Christmas, no one eats. Maybe a bowl of cereal, if you’re lucky, but generally holidays mornings are a fend for yourself type of occasion. Well, a few years ago...
Fall in Love Pumpkin Banana Bread
It’s Fall Y’all! Get ready for pumpkins, orange leaves, and sweater weather. While my favorite season is summer, there is definitely something to love about fall. Take one bite of my “Fall in Love” Pumpkin Banana Bread and I am sure you’ll fall in love with Fall too! This recipe has a subtle banana undertone...
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Banana Bread
The leaves are turning and the air is carrying the comforting scent of spices, it’s clear that autumn is here. What better way to celebrate this cozy season than with a delicious twist on my classic favorite? My Fall in Love Pumpkin Banana Bread is one of my favorite fall recipes. Just when I thought...
No-Churn “Boozy” Alcohol Infused lce Cream
It doesn’t happen often, but at times I get the most random sweet tooth’s. Today I decided to think outside of my normal dessert inventory and try my luck at no-churn ice cream. I think it goes without saying, it was an absolute success. And because my mid 20’s mind is always on fun autopilot,...
Boozy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
There I was, eating my boozy ice cream and this random question popped into my head, “what else can I put alcohol in?”. Let me start by saying, everything doesn’t need alcohol; however, alcohol-infused desserts make you feel like you just added a little razzle-dazzle to your life. Like eating a cookie midday, subpar on...
Tequila Rosé Chocolate Covered Strawberries
My favorite dessert to make is hands down chocolate-covered strawberries. They can be the perfect close to a fancy dinner, sweet item for a ladies wine night, or the kickoff to a sexy night in for two. With so many chocolate-covered strawberry occasions, it’s no wonder I make them so often! What sets my...
Oreo Cheesecake
Not sure who’s idea it was to combine cheesecake and Oreo cookies but what a genius! This six-ingredient dessert can be assembled in 10 minutes and is completely homemade. Wait until your friends hear that you made a cheesecake from scratch, major bragging rights! While this dessert may seem like you’re a total magician in...
Easy No-Bake Fruit Tart
Today, I looked at the calendar and had an unnerving realization, summer is quickly coming to an end. Naturally, like any normal foodie, I’ve been working around the clock to fit in my fav summertime recipes before the sunny season gets away from me. The first thing that pops into my mind when I think...
Graham Cracker Crust
I am totally one of those people that think homemade is hands down the way to go. When it comes to my dessert pies, the same sentiments apply. When in a hurry, I have used store bought but after the first bite I immediately regret not leaving enough time to make my crust from scratch....
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing
When the holidays come around, my family loves to focus all their energy on holiday dinners. So much so, that on the morning of Thanksgiving and Christmas, no one eats. Maybe a bowl of cereal, if you’re lucky, but generally holidays mornings are a fend for yourself type of occasion. Well, a few years ago...
Best Ever Gingerbread Cookies
Santa is coming to town and he will absolutely want cookies! But not just any cookies, my homemade gingerbread cookies are exactly what he has on his Christmas list! This classic recipe is soft on the inside and yummy all over. I love making this holiday classic with the kids in the family but this...
Fall in Love Pumpkin Banana Bread
It’s Fall Y’all! Get ready for pumpkins, orange leaves, and sweater weather. While my favorite season is summer, there is definitely something to love about fall. Take one bite of my “Fall in Love” Pumpkin Banana Bread and I am sure you’ll fall in love with Fall too! This recipe has a subtle banana undertone...
Hot Cocoa Bombs
There is nothing I love more than hot chocolate in the wintertime. Especially homemade hot chocolate *squeals* is there anything better?! This holiday season I have been totally in love with hot cocoa bombs, in fact, I even made them as party favors at my annual Holiday Gift Exchange. It’s fair to say I am...
Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup
Its Boston. It’s cold all the time. Like seriously, all the time. Nothing gives me the warms more than soup. My friends always say I am a soup fanatic. One minute I’m in a soup mood then BAM time passes and I realize I haven’t actually chewed real food in over 2 weeks. I’d like...
Cheesy Two Sausage Spinach Pasta
For all my Cajun lovers, this. Is. Your. Dish. This is hands down one of my favorite pasta dishes. Its flavorful, fulfilling, and rather easy to make. I created this recipe one day when I could not decide between eating Italian sausage or chicken sausage, so I tried both and hoped for the best. Well,...
Spicy Sausage and Sweet Potato Soup
Am I the only person that lets the weather determine the menu? I had every intention of making pasta for dinner then, BAM, here comes the rain. Almost immediately, pasta was out, and soup was in. But what kind of soup? Making a grocery run was out of the question, so if the ingredients...
Heartbreak Baked Ziti
Ever have that type of day when you kinda feel down in the dumps? What about those days when you get stuck in a nostalgia state and suddenly think about that person from your past? You know, the one you really shouldn’t be thinking about? Yea. I know that feeling too. Let me fill you...
Any Time Tomato-Basil Chicken
My Any Time Tomato-Basil Chicken is my easy and flavorful take on this “any occasion” recipe. Perfect for a nice night in alone or to dazzle visiting guests, this a recipe you will find yourself making over and over again. This is one of my favorite dishes to make any time I can get my...
Crock Pot Pulled Pork
The weather in Boston has been amazing lately and when the weather heats up, I immediately crave BBQ of some sort. I wasn’t sure what exactly, but I knew I needed perfectly seasoned and tender meat drenched in BBQ sauce and served with all my favorite cookout classic side dishes. Like seriously, YUM! Unfortunately, digging...
Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Leg Quarters
I am a huge fan of baked chicken. It’s easy, delicious, and tender. All I have to do is pop it in the oven and go about my business. I don’t have to hover over a pot of boiling grease, it’s a pop in the oven and then poof, tasty dinner. As much as I...
Easy Flank Steak Tacos
I eat Mexican food at least once a week. If it’s not burritos, then it’s tacos and I’m always looking for ways to spice up my menu. My juicy and flavorful steak tacos are one of the recipes I stumbled upon after convincing myself, “you could totally make that at home”. We all know...
Wine About It Chicken Scampi
Is anyone really surprised that I included a recipe that combines two of my favs wine and pasta? Yea, I didn’t think so. I love cooking this one-pot dish especially when I have opened wine that is nearing its prime drinking shelf life. Perfect time to use those frozen ice cubes of wine that...
Blackened Chicken Breast
You ever have those nights when you kinda want to cook and kinda want to cut a few corners? Welp, that’s the kind of night I had when I came across a pack of refrigerated store bought ravioli. I know I wanted to add a bit of protein and spice it up, so I decided...
Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup
Its Boston. It’s cold all the time. Like seriously, all the time. Nothing gives me the warms more than soup. My friends always say I am a soup fanatic. One minute I’m in a soup mood then BAM time passes and I realize I haven’t actually chewed real food in over 2 weeks. I’d like...
Spicy Sausage and Sweet Potato Soup
Am I the only person that lets the weather determine the menu? I had every intention of making pasta for dinner then, BAM, here comes the rain. Almost immediately, pasta was out, and soup was in. But what kind of soup? Making a grocery run was out of the question, so if the ingredients...
Crock Pot Pulled Pork
The weather in Boston has been amazing lately and when the weather heats up, I immediately crave BBQ of some sort. I wasn’t sure what exactly, but I knew I needed perfectly seasoned and tender meat drenched in BBQ sauce and served with all my favorite cookout classic side dishes. Like seriously, YUM! Unfortunately, digging...
Shredded Chicken Salad
In the warmer months, I try my best to avoid turning on the oven during the day. My house literally turns into a full-blown sauna as soon as I hit the “bake” button, and boy do I wish I was over exaggerating. My shredded chicken salad is the perfect lunch to enjoy while relaxing on...
Blackened Chicken Breast
You ever have those nights when you kinda want to cook and kinda want to cut a few corners? Welp, that’s the kind of night I had when I came across a pack of refrigerated store bought ravioli. I know I wanted to add a bit of protein and spice it up, so I decided...
Summertime, Fun Time Chicken & Corn Salad
In the warmer months, I love hosting light lunches with my gal pals where we can eat great food, drink amazing wine, and catch up on the juiciest gossip. In the next few weeks I am hosting a weekend girls trip for my birthday and I have been busy testing out my must serve recipes....
Cilantro – Lime Ranch Dressing
You ever get in those moods where you think, I got to healthy up my life a bit? That’s pretty much the mood I was in when I decided to make homemade salad dressing. I wanted to control every bit of what I was putting in my body. From the fresh veggies of the salad...
Creamy Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese Soup
If I haven’t mentioned this before, I am a huge soup fan. Whether it’s raining, snowing, or 90 degrees outside, I’m not one to turn down a delicious bowl of soup. Especially If I’m in the mood for comfort food with minimum effort, soup it is! A fan favorite of my family is my homemade...
Ranch Patty Melt with Spicy Sautéed Onions
Sometimes I get in a nostalgic foodie moment and I want favorites from my childhood. Patty melts are one of those favorites. I distinctly remember the first time I had a patty melt. My grandma had picked me and big brother up from school and treated us out to an early dinner. She ordered a...
Shiraz Simmered Bratwursts
We’ve all tried beer brats before, right? Well, not too long ago I got the crazy idea to try wine brats. I know sounds a little weird, but hear me out. There are certain wines, like Shiraz, that pairs well with grilled red meats such as bratwurst. Since they pair so well with each other,...
Cheddar AYE Biscuits
If you have never eaten something so surprising delightful that you just burst out “ WHOA, WOW, AYE, or OMG!”, then you would not understand the name of these here biscuits. I have seen thousands of social media posts of people showcasing their made from box cheddar biscuits. While they looked tasty, I silently challenged...
Baked Fiesta Tortilla Chips
When I tell people that I make oven-baked tortilla chips they often look at me like I suddenly started glowing. They truly cannot believe that they know someone who would prefer to make tortilla chips herself instead of buying them from the store. What they do not know, however, is that it’s extremely easy and...
Best Ever Guacamole
You won’t believe me if I told you this now, but….*whispers under breath* I once hated avocados. I feel ridiculous for admitting this now. As a kid, avocados weren’t typically on the menu in my household, so I did what most kids did, labeled it as “gross” for no valid reason. It wasn’t until college...
Southern-Style Potato Salad
It’s summertime which means holidays, cookouts, and backyard parties. The grills will be out and sides will be needed. Nothing completes a BBQ like southern style potato salad. Everyone has their own personal take on this cookout favorite. Some have added raisins, grapes, or even celery, but for me, I love a good classic. This...
Easy Herb Flatbread
For the longest time, I have been telling myself that I need to make flatbread. Not really sure where this newest obsession came from, but what can I say? The brain works in mysterious ways. I have been putting off trying to create the perfect flatbread recipe for weeks now. I kept convincing myself that...
Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce
A pizza night with family or friends is the perfect kickoff to a great weekend in. Homemade pizza is a budget-friendly and fun way to feed a large crowd while appeasing picky eaters. Everyone has the chance to be creative and add the toppings that please their palate. What’s one thing that can take a...
The Perfect Baked Potato
I love a good baked potato. Whether it’s a large russet or a vibrant sweet potato, if it’s baked, I’ll eat it. Baked potatoes are easy to make, pair nicely with just about any entrée, and have a pretty extensive toppings list. Although I am baked potato crazy now, this was not always the case....
Parmesan Garlic Mashed Potatoes
I eat a ton of potatoes. Seriously, at least once a week I am eating a potato in one form or another. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner I can pretty much whip up a potato recipe for any occasion. Needless to say, with so many potatoes recipes sometimes I can’t decide on which one...
Cajun Baked French Fries
I’m a potato lover, I may or may not have mentioned that over a million times before. Lately, my potato cravings have drifted me towards the fried and slightly salted variety, French fries. While I love a good fry, I try to avoid fried foods when I can. You know, with all the food and...
Bacon Jalapeno Poppers
My Bacon Jalapeno Poppers are a must-have game-day snack! What’s a super bowl party without jalapeno poppers? Add a little bacon and you’re definitely in store for a treat. These apps are super easy to whip up and will be sure to have your party guest cheering, no touchdown needed. The spiciness from the jalapenos...