Hellooooo comfort food dessert!! Can we talk about the pure yumminess of this spiced pear berry crumble, please? I loooove baked desserts and this one is so easy to put together. It's such a great ending to any sort of meal--make it for the holidays, a potluck, or a treat for a normal weeknight. Just make it--it's worth it, I promise!! Ingredients: Fruit Mixture: 4 medium pears, chopped 2 cups blackberries 2 tsp lemon juice ½ peach spiced chutney ¼ cup brown sugar 1 tsp ... Read More
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Pomegranate Moscow Mule
If you're looking for the next cocktail for your girls' night in, look no further. This Pomegranate Moscow Mule is a super easy twist on the classic cocktail and will have your friends requesting it at all of your get-togethers. Enjoy this refreshing drink on a warm summer's evening while sitting on the deck or at the next book club meeting when you're discussing heavy literature. You could even *gasp* have one just because you feel like it. This post contains affiliate ... Read More
Easy Southwest Chicken Potato Casserole
I love casseroles especially when they're full of cheesy warm goodness. Casseroles mean comfort food to me and are such an easy way to feed a large family. They're great for potlucks, too. This easy southwest chicken potato casserole will become a favorite after just one bite! It's great as it is but you can spice it up with some extra jalapenos. This post contains affiliate links. Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 tbsp. jalapeno garlic lime seasoning ... Read More
Peppermint Martini
I have daydreamed about having a Christmas evening with friends--it's something I actively miss and I don't know that I realized how lucky I was to have people who thought that kind of thing was fun in the States. While life is rather different now, I still enjoy making the most of the season in my own way. A special evening drink next to the lights of the tree with a Christmas movie on does the trick. I love how easy and festive this peppermint martini is--it's perfect for sipping on a quiet ... Read More
Picture Perfect Pumpkin Pie
It's a funny thing--I was never a massive fan of pumpkin pie when I was growing up. I know it's the classic American Thanksgiving dessert, but I just never cared for it. Fast forward a few decades to where I'm living in another country and am massively homesick and all I've been thinking about is pumpkin pie. It's so easy to make (especially if you cheat like I did with a pre-made crust) and is absolutely a taste of home for me. This picture perfect pumpkin pie is all you need for that taste of ... Read More
Cranberry Spritzer
Here's the thing--I am super messed up all the way around when I'm in New Zealand. Fall is spring and Halloween has pink flowers and Christmas has barbecues. I want my American comfort foods for the seasons my body thinks it should be. Not only are October and November not full of pumpkin spice and roast meals here, warm drinks just don't work as the weather is warming up. I've been working on ways to get some of the northern hemisphere fall flavors in a more palatable southern hemisphere spring ... Read More