Allspice Dram is a rum-based liqueur infused with allspice and blended with simple syrup. It’s lovely to drink on it’s own but it’s especially good for making tiki cocktails and winter weather adult beverages. I first made Allspice Dram for a Christmas Cocktail party I was hosting back in 2014. […]
This is your next Lasagna Bolognese recipe for when you want to go the extra mile. We’ve made the bolognese from scratch, now let’s make fresh noodles and a béchamel. Eat Up! Kitchen is about putting in a little extra effort to learn more about cooking and where your food […]
This rich and meaty Bolognese is a classic Northern Italian meat sauce that goes great with Tagliatelle, Pappardelle, Rigatoni, and Spaghetti. It’s also super great for Lasagna Bolognese! Don’t make the mistake of thinking this is an Italian-American tomato sauce. Bolognese is a sauce of braised meat traditionally made with […]
How many ways can you cut an onion? Recipes can call for slices or dices or onions that are chopped or minced. There are specific reasons for each of these cuts and there’s more than one way to accomplish them. Let’s look at ten ways to cut an onion. Skip […]
This Apple Galette has all the Apple Pie flavor with half the Apple Pie effort. Plus, a little pumpkin spice to keep it festive. What’s a galette? I’m glad you asked! A galette is a sort of free form tart which can be made sweet or savory. The dough is […]
These Beer-Honey Roasted Chickpeas are a simple snack to keep on hand for your next game night. They take about 45 minutes and would be a great alternative for anyone allergic to peanuts. I’ve flavored them with Beer-Honey, Paprika, Smoked Paprika, and Cumin but you can spice them any way […]
Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup with Sausage is my first soup of the season! It’s not Squash Soup but it still screams Fall to me. This is loaded with kinds of veggies and it’s gluten and dairy free. Leave out the Sausage and sub Veg Stock for Chicken to make […]
Homemade Pasta with Mushrooms in a White Wine Butter Sauce is such a warm and cozy dish to make in under an hour. Practice this with Buttons then hit the Farmers’ Market for Maitakes this fall! Homemade Pasta If you want to get right to cooking, go ahead and use […]
Is it Pumpkin-Spice-O’Clock yet? These Pumpkin Spice Cookies are a deliciously cozy treat for the fall weather. Now, let’s get past second-summer so we can enjoy these with a big glass of oat milk. Remember when I made Homemade Pumpkin Spice last week? While I await your Pumpkin Spice Treat […]
When regular Mac just won’t cut it – toss in some chilis! It’s time to spice up your Mac & Cheese with Jalapeños, Serranos, Fresnos, and Habaneros. I’m calling this Jalapeño Mac & Cheese because Spicy Chili Mac & Cheese might be confused for something else. If all you have […]
Homemade Pumpkin Spice can be made with just five common pantry ingredients. Double or triple or ‘whatever 10x is’ this recipe so you have plenty to last this Fall. It’s not just for lattes!! You may be surprised to find out that I /hate/ pumpkin spice. Just the idea of […]
These Sesame Noodles only take a bit more time than it takes to boil a pot of water. If you can’t find specialty ingredients, there’s easy substitutes to make this all your own. This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners lately. Sesame Noodles are so fast and so satisfyingly […]
Do you really need a recipe for Chorizo Nachos? Prob not. How about making your own Nacho Cheese?? Read on for the cheesy deets and other helpful Nacho Assembly Tips (N.A.T.s). Tortilla Chips There are three types of chips you can use for Nachos. (1) The store bought, ready to […]
Oh yes! Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast can be delicious and juicy and prepared in under 30 minutes. This here is my go-to recipe for when I’m short on time, energy, and maybe brain cells. I’m sometimes so busy that by the end of the day my brain just doesn’t want […]
