Eat The Love

Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cranberry Sauce Filling and Cream Cheese Frosting

These not-too-sweet gingerbread cupcakes are stuffed with cranberry sauce, making them taste just like the holidays. Skip the frosting if you want muffins! (Jump directly to the recipe.)

Thanksgiving came and went with a flash and my partner AJ and I made dinner like pros. We prepped ahead of time. We delegated dishes to family and friends (something I never do) and we woke up early so that we could finish cooking our meal and actually our Thanksgiving. And, as always, even though I stress about not having enough food, we had way TOO MUCH food….

Potato Croquettes

Potato Croquettes are deep fried mashed potatoes balls and are the perfect way to use leftovers. They’re basically just like adult tater tots, only better! (Jump directly to the recipe.)

I adore Thanksgiving and all that comes with it. My partner AJ and I go all out and make everything we can for it but with all those dishes, also comes a ton of leftovers. And though we certainly enjoy duplicate Thanksgiving leftover meals the following few days, repetitive meals of the same thing do wear us down….

Poached Pear Upside Down Olive Oil Cake [Sponsored Post]

This red wine poached pear upside down cake is made with almonds and olive oil, creating a sophisticated dessert worthy of any dinner party! (Jump directly to the recipe.)

This post was sponsored by B. R. Cohn Winery and Olive Oil Company. I was compensated for this post and for developing the recipe. However, all opinions are my own.

There are hundreds of reasons why I live in San Francisco, but one of my absolute favorites ones is the close proximity of wine country, just a single hour drive north over the magical Golden Gate Bridge. I live a spoiled existence and I am fully aware of it. But wine country isn’t just filled with vineyards and winery. Olive country is up there as well, and there are some amazing olives and olive oils being produced here in California….

Green Beans with Thyme, Shallots, and Pistachios

This quick and easy green beans with thyme, shallots and pistachios can be made in 15 minutes and is a welcome side dish to any dinner, fancy or casual. (Jump directly to the recipe.)

Lately it’s all about the vegetable sides here at home. With the season getting cooler, I’ve been turning to comfort food and that means beef stew, ribs, fried chicken and meatballs. But I often serve up the same couple of side dishes over and over. But lately I’ve been mixing it up by reaching into my cookbook collection (something I really need to do more of) and trying out new ways for vegetables….

Garlic and Leek Mashed Potatoes

These Garlic and Leek Mashed Potatoes are incredibly easy to make, with real garlic, aromatic leeks sauted in butter and sour cream! (Jump directly to the recipe.)

I can’t believe it’s November, which means Thanksgiving is right around the corner. From Thanksgiving, it’s a quick slide into Christmas, New Years and 2019. Which basically sends me into a spiral of panic that the year has slipped by. I think I still write 2017 on my checks. Actually 2016. Wait. Does anyone actually write checks anymore? Maybe I haven’t actually written a check since 2016. That probably a better explanation….

Mexican Chocolate Lava Cake [Sponsored Post]

This Mexican Chocolate Lava Cake is a twist on the classic with a touch of cinnamon & cayenne. It comes out perfect because it’s made in a pressure cooker! (Jump directly to the recipe.)

This post was sponsored by The Crock-Pot® Brand. I was compensated for this post and for developing the recipe. However, all opinions below are completely my own.

The chocolate lava cake gets a bad rap. It’s one of those desserts that you see everywhere, from fine dining establishments to chain restaurants. Pastry chefs often groan at the idea of putting it in on the menu, but the general public loves it. And honestly, it’s one of my favorite things to make and eat as well….