Nathaniel Lee 
Two years ago, I was invited to a potluck for Thanksgiving up in San Francisco. At the time, I was really on a gnocchi kick, and I really wanted to make a dish that included this. I ended up going a bit overboard and made around 200 butternut squash gnocchi dumplings! Luckily, they were a …
There are few joys in food like breaking into a warm cheesy biscuit and tasting that buttery flaky goodness. While buttermilk biscuits are by far my favorite type of biscuit, I rarely seem to have buttermilk on hand. It’s not quite practical to have it constantly stored in the fridge. Because of that, I am …
Sometimes you just want something tasty, simple, fast, and healthy to put on the table. This green bean salad is just that. Ready in just minutes, you will want to have a few sides like this in your arsenal for dinner. What is a Green Bean Salad? A green bean salad is a vegetable side …
One of my favorite drinks of any kind is lemonde – normal, pink, cranberry, raspberry, lavender… I’m mildly obsessed with this tart and refreshing drink. I have always been on the look out for cocktails that incorporate lemonade, and the berryoska does just that. It’s simple and refreshing, and if you are a lemonade fan …
When you think of a daiquiri, a tall, frozen fruit slush likely comes to mind. However, daiquiri are actually one of the big old school cocktails! The original daiquiri was a refined and simple drink that was not frozen. Today, I’m going to revisit the classic style of this drink and make one adjustment to …
I think there is a real beauty in mixing fresh fruit with whiskey that is underappreciated in my cocktail culture. While I may be fine with a peel of orange or lemon in my whiskey, it isn’t too common to see a quarter of a peach or fresh strawberries in the drink. I’m trying my …
I have been wanting to create a margarita recipe for quite sometime now. Living in San Diego, margaritas are a cherished tradition here like fish tacos and carne asada fries. I mean, what would Taco Tuesday be without a refreshing margarita in your hand? Whether shaken, blended, in a fishbowl or mason jar, the margarita …
To be honest, I had never heard of a sea breeze cocktail drink before starting research for this set of cocktail articles. After some quick experimentation with the original IBA recipe, I quickly found this to be a very easy drinking, lighter alternative to a tequila sunrise. Basically, if you like a tequila sunrise but …
Nothing beats champagne when it comes to celebratory drinks. When thinking over all the different options for a cocktail, I can’t help but notice sparkling wines are somewhat under represented. That’s why I wanted to try my take at creating a delicious champagne cocktail with cran-raspberry flavors. What is a Champagne Cocktail? A champagne cocktail …
Winter and the holiday season brings forth the arrival of eggnog. While many are familiar with drinking cold eggnog with a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg, it actually has a rich tradition as an alcoholic beverage. Because of that, I’m going to take the classic White Russian and add a twist to it by making …
Baked cinnamon spice acorn squash is one of the easiest dishes you can make to get your family in the holiday mood. When you pop these squash into the oven your home will smell of sweet spicy goodness. What is a Cinnamon Spice Acorn Squash? Acorn squash is a winter squash, also sometimes known as …
You really know the fall cooking season has arrived because of two things: stores are selling pumpkins and cranberries. Today, I’ll be looking at making a fresh and easy cranberry sauce. No need for sliced can shaped sauce! This lip smacking turkey topping sauce can be made with as little as 3 ingredients and about …