American

The cocktail is smoky and complex without being heavy. It's got a lightness that comes from the lemon juice and ginger liqueur that make for a dangerously sippable drink.

A light sauce of fresh tomatoes, white wine, butter and extra-virgin olive oil is tossed with fresh linguine and lump crabmeat to produce this delicately flavored pasta dish. It's quick enough for a weeknight meal and elegant enough for a special occasion.

Orange scented mixed berries are topped with whipped cream and served in a puff pastry shell to make this easy yet elegant dessert.

So, like… I don’t even know. The cake is fantastic. It is super fluffy and soft, and since you poke holes in it like that old school 90s better-than-sex-cake and it is drenched with a gin glaze, it does get super moist. (And yes, that’s my second use of “moist” in this post because have you checked out a thesaurus? I am not describing this cake as clammy, damp, drippy or soggy.) Let’s just say: it totally depends on your gin tolerance. You MUST have somewhat of a palate for it.

I highly suggest taking the gin glazes and beginning with a base of 1-2 tablespoons of gin, then tasting from there. We adored the strong gin flavor mixed with the thick lime cake, but it may be a little too much for some people.

If you can’t handle gin whatsoever… if you tossed your cookies one too many times in college or had your own turkey baster incident, I would not make this cake. I mean, you could totally try, but I do not want to witness the aftermath of your first bite. Stick with something lime-ish and only lime-ish. I’ll have your share of gin.

Can tres leches cake be improved upon? This version ups the ante with the addition of coffee, cocoa, chocolate, and a healthy dose of booze.

This is a delicious side dish with cheese, potatoes, and Ranch! What's not to love?!

All the things I love on pizza and mixed with egg noodles for a great one dish casserole.

sweet strawberries, creamy brie, crunchy almonds, and tangy dressing

Definition: Bitchin’ Sauce (nerb—noun + verb) is a bitchin’ (for lack of a better word) sauce sold at the San Diego farmers market. It comes in 3 varieties—original, chipotle, pesto. It’s both vegan and gluten-free. And the taste? It’s oh-em-gee out of this world! (Coming from a girl who turns her nose up at all things vegan. Mark my word—this sauce made me a lover.) Almonds give the sauce its creamy base. While lemons provide a lovely kick at the end.

Scalloped potatoes are an all time favorite ~ creamy, bubbly, golden brown and delicious. They're also the perfect choice when entertaining because they pair so well with so many foods, can be made in advance and just about everyone loves them. This recipe is slightly adapted from Julia Child's basic scalloped potato instructions. Keep it on file for perfect results every time.