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Easy Summer Entertaining
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer and the time we honor those men and women who gave our country the ultimate sacrifice.
Ease in to summer with our easy entertaining dessert recipes and new Blackberry Bramble cocktail with orange bitters and Pappy and Co. Maple Syrup.
Mom’s Best Recipe
In our family we called it “The Casserole”, an easy and delicious chicken dish filled with almonds, broccoli and covered a tasty sauce.
Derby Party Recipes
The greatest two minutes in sports. Celebrate the Kentucky Derby with east to make cocktails and food recipes.
Kentucky Bourbon Ball
Celebrate the taste of Kentucky with our bourbon infused, pecan filled and chocolate covered confection. It’s not just for Christmas! Give as a gift to your favorite hostess, best customers or enjoy at your Kentucky Derby party.
The Mint Julep
History of the Mint Julep. A simple and delicious cocktail to celebrate the Kentucky Derby.
Happy Birthday Cake
Pineapple Upside-down Cake is a childhood favorite. My sister made it for me one year and from that point forward I have chosen this cake as my own.
Happy Birthday to me!
The Masters Pimento Cheese
The Masters is not just about golf. Pimento Cheese is the star of this famous golf tournament too.
St. Patrick’s Day
Easy to make Guiness Stout Stew, the perfect addition to your St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
My Year of Professional Development
Education has always been a part of my personal development, past and present. This year is no exception for me and I have four different events on my calendar.
Celebrating President’s Day
True story or not, the whole cherry tree story made me think about how much I love cherries…and, of course, In the Curious Kitchen Boozy Cherries.
Super Bowl Recipes
And you seriously cannot have a Super Bowl Party without wings! I am taking a little curious twist with my wings and making In the Curious Kitchen Hot Pepper Jelly Chicken Wings. I have recently added Hot Pepper Jelly to my online shop and it has been a big seller—just as it is at market! People tell me that they keep a jar or two in their pantry just because it is truly one of the most versatile ingredients and if you are in a pinch, you can always just spread it on top of a block of cream cheese and serve it with just about any cracker you have on hand!
But give these Hot Pepper Jelly Chicken Wings a try. The recipe is super easy and super delish! Your wings will be a little sweet, sticky with a slight kick and a whole lot of sass!
The Manhattan Cocktail
The Manhattan. I made one the other evening and shared it with my social media friends. I was just in a Manhattan kind of mood, I guess. Now do not fear…I am not giving up my perennial favorite The Old Fashioned, but it is good to switch it up every now and again. They are actually quite similar—a bit like fraternal twins. They have basically the same ingredients but they are oh so different. I really cannot explain it. The Manhattan is like The Old Fashioned’s sophisticated, hipper, and dare I say, sexier sister!
Finding Inspiration
Vivian Howard is an inspiration to me. I connect deeply with her recipes, stories of family and life in North Carolina.
Inside my Fridge?
Take a peek inside my refrigerator to learn all about my essentials I cook with to make my dishes delicious.