This pan seared steak with a red wine cranberry reduction is paired with mixed mushrooms and mashed rutabaga for a hearty meal that’s sure to satisfy your hunger on the coldest winter evenings.
Category: Winter
Small Batch Preserved Lemons with Bay Leaves & Cardamom
Take advantage of winter citrus season and add a bit of sunny brightness to your meals with a small batch of these quick & easy Preserved Lemons scented with Bay Leaves & Cardamom.
Candied Cranberry Rye Whiskey Smash Cocktail
Layers of muddled fresh mint, juicy tart cranberries, and sparkling ginger beer make this Candied Cranberry Rye Whiskey Smash a lovely cocktail fit for any winter occasion or holiday party. Pair with some quality High West Double Rye! Whiskey for a truly delicious experience.
Cinnamon Spiced Old Fashioned with Muddled Blood Orange
With bourbon, a rich homemade syrup, & muddled blood orange peel, this Cinnamon Spiced Old Fashioned cocktail will keep you (and your company) cozy on even the chilliest days this season.
Three Citrus Vanilla Marmalade | FIJ Mastery Challenge 2017
Winter citrus is my favorite way to brighten the gloom of the season. Make this sweet, colorful, and highly adaptable Three Citrus Vanilla Marmalade any time you need a little pick-me-up on a cold day!
Cranberry Orange Pie with Gingersnap Crust
This recipe for Cranberry Orange Pie with Gingersnap Crust is luscious, sweet, and decadent to the extreme. Enjoy a slice for any occasion!
2016 Holiday Cookie Update!
Every year, I end up making a lot of cookies for the holidays. I separate them out into little clear treat bags, tie them up with ribbons, and add them to gift baskets, boxes, and bags. This year (with the move), I told myself I’d refrain. My kitchen situation is only half set up, for one thing. I have less counter and storage space in the new place, so I’m still trying to find a home for everything. It’s not that the kitchen is tiny, exactly. It’s quite reasonably sized. I was just incredibly spoiled in our Jersey City apartment, […]
Blue Cheese Stuffed Medjool Dates & Other Small Plates | A Roaring Retro New Year’s Eve
Looking for simple appetizers perfect for a classy cocktail party? Inspired by the 1920s, these Roaring Retro small plates are good for any occasion. Get some inspiration and make a batch of these Blue Cheese Stuffed Medjool Dates for your next soiree!
Cocktail Duo: Side Car & French 75 | A Roaring Retro New Year’s Eve
It’s been a long rough year for many of us. On a purely individual level, I have to say that my year has been stressful, but overall I have no rights to complain. After a lot of self-reflection and discussion, I left a position as a non-profit event manager this past fall to alleviate some stress and pursue more personal and creative projects (like this one). As I no longer needed to commute into New York City, we also moved out of Jersey City and our home state of New Jersey, choosing to settle in the more affordable and slower-paced suburbs of Wilmington, Delaware. […]