Pantry and Table

It's been an incredible week with the entire family. While we still have a great more days to go, I wanted to share a fun and simple, parking lot lunch idea. Charcuterie! Yep. It's perfect for a sunny day with no picnic table or sandwiches. Just preslice the meats and any hard cheeses. A spacial thank you to my dear friends who gave us some freshly smoked salmon and fresh raspberries from their garden.

Prepping for St. Patrick's Day!

Whiskey Mule - Pantry and Table This Whiskey Mule is a refreshing cocktail using the zing of lime and the bite of ginger. I'll be sharing this one for St. Patrick's

Here's a recipe that I get a lot of requests to share. If you like Mole sauce, you'll love this Chocolate Stout Short Rib recipe. The meat is rich, flavorful and fallin' off the bone.

Pantry and Table Home cooking starts in the pantry.

Every year the family gets super excited for one of their favorite dishes ... Latkes! They're the best! Topped with applesauce or just some sour cream and chives, yum!

Best-Ever Crispy Latkes - Pantry and Table Homecooking starts in the pantry.

Treat your holiday guests to a Bloody Mary Bar. The great thing about Bloody Mary's is that you don't even need to add alcohol in order to have a fun and tasty beverage.

The Ultimate Bloody Mary Bar - Pantry and Table Having brunch or watching Sports Ball? Why not pull together something unique and fun? One fun idea is to put together a Bloody Mary Bar.

Impress your guests by taking your sweet potatoes to a whole new level. With a little added time and effort, this pommes anna will do the job.

Rustic Sweet Potato Pommes Anna - Pantry and Table This year, I'm trying something new. This version of a Rustic Sweet Potato Pommes Anna, is already a hit with the 12 year old.

Tired of the same old pumpkin pie? Here's a little something new to try. Delightful individual serving sizes add a touch of elegance.

Pumpkin Pot de Creme with Maple Spiced Rum Whipped Cream - Pantry and Table This Pumpkin Pot de Creme with Maple Spiced Rum Whipped Cream is beyond an improvement on a traditional Pumpkin Pie for the holidays.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. It's time to start thinking about special holiday dinners and recipes. Here's a fresh take on a Green Bean Recipe.

Roasted Green Beans with a Ginger Mushroom Sauce - Pantry and Table Tired of the traditional Green Bean Casserole? Give my Roasted Green Beans with a Ginger Mushroom Sauce a try.

The holidays are just around the corner! Time to start exploring recipes and ideas. Here's one to get you started.

Best-Ever Crispy Latkes - Pantry and Table Homecooking starts in the pantry.

Oh my! Obviously, I love food. It's seldom I find a new, reasonably priced, special and favorite restaurant ... but I have. If your ever in Wenatchee Washington (less than a half hour East of Leavenworth) you need to treat yourself and go to dinner at the Atlas Fare. Oh, for the love of all things yummy!

I come from a family who loves food. I don't consider us foodies, but a disappointing dish can actually make me a little sad. Especially if it's something I typically enjoy. Not this night. No way. The Atlas Fare made our dinner the most delightful evening. Everything was perfect. Not joking ... perfect.

I had ordered the Caesar salad as so let's just start there. This small plate was a combination of several lightly grilled romaine hearts, drizzled with a creamy and perfectly balanced dressing (Ceasar of course), a lemon wedge for those who prefer a more citrus flavor, shaved parmesan and a pair delightfully airy crostini. There are so many versions out there that it's seldom you come across a Caeser salad that stands out. This one will not disappoint.

For my entrée I ordered the Falafel. Not just any herby chickpea yumminess, but theirs. Falafel fans know how dry, bland and/or greasy it can be. This ... was not that. It was served with a tender quinoa and tomato/cucumber salad, fresh shredded purple cabbage, a cashew tzatziki finished with a drizzled of balsamic glaze. The crust of the falafel was dark and crisp (a little intimadating at first glance), but the inside full herbal flavor, creamy and moist. Hands down, the best falafel I've had. That, served with other ingredients, made for the perfect dish. I'll be honest, I had ordered a side of bread and oil, expecting it to be somewhat bland and dry. I was pleasantly surprised.

I don't typically box up a meal when I'm on a trip, I did with this one. I have dreams of having falafel for my second breakfast this morning.

Yep, that's right! Scrambled Eggs! Simple and tasty if done right. Give these a try.

The Best Scrambled Eggs - Pantry and Table I've got a couple of create scrambled egg recipes, but these ARE The Best Scrambled Eggs I've ever eaten. They're fluffy and salty sweet.

I'm on a roll making weeknight dinners that are super simple and nutritious.

Gnocchi with Italian Sausage and Roast Broccoli - Pantry and Table Coming up with quick, easy, and healthy is an ongoing challenge. Here's a little gem to try, Gnocchi with Italian Sausage and Roast Broccoli.

Super easy weeknight dinner that even a beginner cook can make.

Chicken Quinoa Stuffed Peppers - Pantry and Table Here's a super simple weeknight meal. This Chicken Quinoa Stuffed Peppers recipe is great for the beginner cooks in your household, too.

Street Taco Buffet - Pantry and Table Whether you're looking for a buffet to serve a large or small group, a Street Taco Buffet is perfect for any occasion.

The perfect individual-sized cheesecakes for any celebration.

Mason Jar Cheesecake with Luxardo Cherries and Dark Chocolate Shavings - Pantry and Table These Mason Jar Cheesecakes with Luxardo Cherries and Dark Chocolate Shavings are the perfect individual serving size.

With summer just around the corner, it's time to start thinking of some refreshing drinks to help you keep cool.

Cucumber Basil Lemonade - Pantry and Table Lemonades is refreshing, so why not add some of your favorite flavored water ingredients to create Cucumber Basil Lemonade.

Spring is finally here! I'm so excited to get my garden in and fire up the grill. Last Spring, my cousin Tina, came over, and we put together some refreshing Spring cocktails. They're perfect for relaxing after a day in the sun. Enjoy!

12 Refreshing Spring Cocktails - Pantry and Table Homecooking starts in the pantry.

I've recently had a desire to learn how to bake bread. Note just some bread, but ALL kinds of bread. I bought The Bread Baker's Appreciate several years ago and have dabbled with several of It's recipes. This, along with a couple other books, Sourdough Recipes for Rustic Fermented Breads, Sweets, Savories and More (which has seasonal gathering recipes that I really like) and the King Aurthur Flour Baker's Companion. I'm super excited to start a new line of posts, focusing on breads, grains and seasonal ingredients. Stay tuned...

Spring is here, and it's time for some lighter soups. Here is another family favorite that sneaks nutritious kale into their diet.

Italian Wedding Soup - Pantry and Table This light and zesty Italian Wedding Soup inspired by Home Chef, is a great freezable soup that will get your though the cold and flu season.

Oh nummy goodness! The perfect quick and hearty lunch for a wintery day.

Rich and Creamy Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich - Pantry and Table Want a quick, easy, nutritious and flavor lunch you can prep ahead of time? Create a Rich and Creamy Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich.

Of course, it's not enough that I have a day job and a blog for a night and weekend job, I've taken on planning our 25th Anniversary Celebration for this summer. Why? Not because I love pain. Because doing things like this fills my bucket. I'm learning so much along the way that I thought I'd share the experience through my Life is Sweet posts.

Planning a Picnic Wedding - Part 1 - Pantry and Table I'm learning that Planning a Picnic Wedding can be overwhelming. I really enjoy doing this sort of thing...and here's how I did it.

Cheesecakes are perfect for any time of the year. I've created a Mason Jar New York Cheesecake for when you've got a sweet tooth or maybe want a special picnic dessert.

Mason Jar New York Cheesecake - Pantry and Table Either a sweet treat or a light picnic dessert, a Mason Jar New York Cheesecake add a little something special to your day.

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Happy Valentine's Day! Here's an amazing meal that will make all your family members happy. Braised Short Ribs in the slow cooker, so all that needs to be done at the end of the day are the extras; macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, or even cheesy grits ... that can all be made ahead of time and reheated.
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Looking for a delicious and easy crockpot recipe for valentine's day dinner. Here's your recipe. You can start it up in the morning before work, and it's finished when you get home. It goes beautifully with macaroni and cheese, cheesy grits, or just garlicky mashed potatoes.
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Happy Friday! Rumor has it we're gonna get a dusting of snow sometime soon. Meanwhile, I'll be dreaming of Spring! Cheers!

Cucumber Mint Cocktail - Pantry and Table I love the combination of cucumber and mint. Trust me on this one...you'll love this Cucumber Mint Cocktail, too.

Having a brunch or celebrating a sports ball event in the near future? Here's a cocktail bar that's only as limited as the creativity of you and your guest. Otherwise, meaning, the ski is the limit. Bloody Mary Cocktails have become quite elaborate over the past decade. So, why not create a Bloody Mary Bar. It would even work as a potluck. It has so much fun potential! Just make sure to drink responsibly.

The Ultimate Bloody Mary Bar - Pantry and Table Having brunch or watching Sports Ball? Why not pull together something unique and fun? One fun idea is to put together a Bloody Mary Bar.

The outdoor cooking season will be here before you know it! Can't wait!

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