Labor-Less Labor Day Recipes

Kick back this holiday weekend with my favorite no-fuss recipes that are fast, fresh and full of flavor. Homemade Ricotta and Honey Crostini Asian Barbecue Pork Burg…

Easy Super Bowl Snacks

We all know how I feel about the match-up in Super Bowl XLVI (that's "46" for all you non-Romans). But just because I'm impartial when it comes to Eli and Tom doesn't mean I…

Spiked Apple Cider

Don't let this dainty cup and fine linen fool you. This Spiked Apple Cider is some serious stuff, and I guarantee it'll get your New Year's Eve party started long before the…

• 25 Minutes

Halloween Cuisine

Whether you're planning a quiet night in or hosting a festive black-and-orange bash, there's no need to chow down on candy corn and store-bought snack mix this All Hallow's …

Tanzania 28 Cocktail

I recently returned from a two-week trip to East Africa and it's been an interesting experience to transition from observing herds of elephants in the wild to joining the st…

• 5 Minutes

Fourth of July Favorites

Forget the forks this Fourth of July and celebrate summer with my favorite finger-friendly foods! I'm big on snacking, and when it comes to a backyard barbecue or picnic in …

Bloody Marys for a Crowd

Powder blue "RIVERS" jersey? Check. Pre-game brunch with my mom's famous eggs? Check. Wearing said "RIVERS" jersey while secretly cheering on Tom Brady and his haircut? In…

• 10 Minutes

Watermelon Cooler

Despite my obsession with the S'more Shake, I've about hit my peak on dairy intake for the month. So while the east coast continues to sizzle, I've turned to a quick-fix c…

• 10 Minutes
• Healthy

Spiced Chai Tea

A meal just isn't a complete meal unless the last taste is something sweet. Whether it's Mini Macaroons after dinner, Monster Cookies after lunch or red licorice after…

• 10 Minutes

Wine Essentials: Part 6

I bet you wouldn't guess by my undying love for donuts and Cheetos that deep down, I'm a champagne kind of girl. But I don't drink it because it's fancy. And I definitely do…