I'm constantly in search of ways to have my frosé and drink it too. There's just something about summer that drives me to booze. Luckily, for the exact opposite reasons that might drive someone to hole up in the dead of winter with a mug of ... Continue Reading about Pimm’s Cup Cocktail with Ginger, Lime and Tarragon + More Healthy Hedonist Summer Cocktail Ideas {Video}
Mardi Gras
Contrary to its name, Fat Tuesday can still involve some healthy finger food recipes! I have plenty of Southern favorites and recipes for Mardi Gras to bring you down to the Bayou, like this hot crab dip, gluten-free crab cakes, or green goddess dip.
If you're looking for drink recipes and ideas for Mardi Gras, this minty Moscow mule or a BLT cocktail will get the party started. Or just stock your bar with any of my favorite gluten-free alcohol brands!
Raspberry Lime Rickey Margaritas
Last week was my four year blogiversary, and if it hadn’t been for facebook, the occasion would have drifted by, completely forgotten. Isn’t that the truest sign you’re getting older? For the last three blog birthdays, I’ve celebrated by feeding you ... Continue Reading about Raspberry Lime Rickey Margaritas
Gluten-Free French Onion Dip (Dairy-Optional)
This healthy gluten-free French onion dip recipe uses Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, and three types of caramelized onions. No soup mix required! To make it dairy-free, simply swap coconut yogurt or another plant-based alternative. You won't ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free French Onion Dip (Dairy-Optional)
Hibiscus Tea Arnold Palmers, Spiked or Sober
My cocktail game leaves a lot to be desired. Part of the problem is that I’m dating a wine guy. And when Charlie isn’t hauling cases of rose back to his apartment (and occasionally splitting his suit pants in the process), he’s casually ... Continue Reading about Hibiscus Tea Arnold Palmers, Spiked or Sober
Fresh Cherry Tomato Sauce
Fresh Cherry Tomato Sauce This fresh cherry tomato sauce recipe is a quick, easy way to make sauce from scratch! It can be paired with pasta, fish, or Parmesan Chicken. Olive oilSea salt and pepper2 large cloves garlic (thinly sliced)½ ... Continue Reading about Fresh Cherry Tomato Sauce
Healthy Banana Pudding with Maple-Rum Compote
Feed Me Phoebe turns 3 this week!! It’s always such a trip to look back over old posts and peer into my mindset from one year ago. My blog two's were certainly far from terrible, but they did include some quarter-life soul searching. Last April, I ... Continue Reading about Healthy Banana Pudding with Maple-Rum Compote
Gluten-Free Crab Cakes with Pretzel Crust
This summer, I had big plans to finally cross crab cakes off my list of things to gluten-free-ify. In preparation, I scoured the interwebs and virtually devoured many classic Maryland crab cake recipes, which use a much higher ratio of crabmeat to ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Crab Cakes with Pretzel Crust
Roasted Carrots with Honey and Thyme
This honey-thyme roasted carrots recipe is one of my favorite dishes for Spring holidays. Last month I was out in the Hamptons for a wedding and got to do a little farm stand hopping on my way back to town. I love visiting summer hot spots in ... Continue Reading about Roasted Carrots with Honey and Thyme
Hot Crab Dip with Jalapenos and Scallions
I’m all for high-low dishes (after all, Ina Garten turned me onto the magic of potato chips and caviar at a young age). But I’ve always thought that hot crab dip seemed like a foolish use of a $30 a pound protein. It’s the same kind of philosophical ... Continue Reading about Hot Crab Dip with Jalapenos and Scallions
Vegetarian Stir-Fried Collard Greens with Ginger and Jalapeno
I’m kind of ashamed to admit that I’ve never cooked collard greens before. And the only ones I’ve ever eaten were so smoky and pork-laden, if I'd closed my eyes, I wouldn’t have even known I was eating a green vegetable. But in preparing for ... Continue Reading about Vegetarian Stir-Fried Collard Greens with Ginger and Jalapeno
Kentucky Maple Leaf
Kentucky Maple Leaf This drink is one part Southern (Bourbon), one part Yankee (Maple Syrup). It’s also a good transitional drink to take you from the cold winter months to the Derby day sunshine. 1 cup Bourbon1/3 cup Maple Syrup1/3 cup ... Continue Reading about Kentucky Maple Leaf
“City Girl” Brown City Jambalaya
“City Girl” Brown City Jambalaya This classic New Orleans dish is a perfect one-pot recipe for a busy city girl. I’ve taken a less traditional route and cut down the ingredient list, and the calories. Rather than using ham hock, I stick with ... Continue Reading about “City Girl” Brown City Jambalaya