Rustically Refined.
Ihave a passion for excellent food. I believe in cooking with quality ingredients that I can feel good about. My culinary idol is Ina Garten who inspires me every day in the kitchen. I believe that every bite should be the best bite and nothing less. Above all things, I believe homemade with love and care will always result in merriment around your table. My hope is that you enjoy browsing my most trusted recipes and maybe even get inspired to try one or two and let me know what you think. For those local to 914 & 203, check out some local tastes & recommendations!
Check out some of my favorite recipes for game day!
This recipe serves up all the deliciousness that comes with traditional potato skins, but delivers in it a easy to eat, easy to make, crowd pleasing, single bite!
Every good host needs a few semi- homemade tricks up their sleeve, and this sweet and sour meatball recipe is one of them!
Always remember the golden rule… You can put the salt in, but you can’t take the salt out.
Savory Starters
Puff pastry tarts of all kinds are an elegant and impressive dish that don’t require much fuss. All you need are a few really tasty ingredients.
Elegant Entrees
This recipe for Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Tenderloins from Ina Garden is a five star recipe that is guaranteed to blow your taste buds away! The salty prosciutto pairs so well with the complex zing of the apple chutney.
Super Sides
Everyone loves mashed potatoes- except the cook making them! With these tips for make ahead mashed potatoes, the cook can enjoy the mash as much as the guests.
Sweet Treats
Ina’s Raspberry Crumble Bars are the perfect combination of savory and sweet and have become one of my favorite recipes to make. I prefer mixed berry jam to raspberry but the results are stunning no matter what jam you choose!
Join the Feast & Merriment Family!
Practicing Feast & Merriment means opening your table to new friends!
I’d love to be your friend so we can share tricks, tips and recipes!
