It’s June…we’re on Summer Vacay…so we’re shooting On Location in Atlanta this month! We have some fun stuff in store this month! I’m so excited to kick off the month with Mom’s famous French Crepes! If you’ve read any of my blogs before or watched any of my Tiny Kitchen Big Taste YouTube videos, you…
Make-Ahead Recipes
Do the work now, eat well later. These recipes can be fully prepared ahead of time, or get you most of the way there before the day you need them. Perfect for meal prep, hosting without last-minute stress, or just being smart about your week.
Homemade Croutons
A crouton is the type of thing that I think most people overlook. I did. Sure, croutons are supposed to add a little crunch to a salad, but in my experience, they’re usually a little stale or soggy, way too garlicky or just taste overly-processed. And so, I think people generally don’t think much about…
Easy Chocolate Ganache
I’m going to be completely honest with you — I’ve always thought ganache was one of those fancy pastry-chef things that required culinary school, a double boiler, and probably a French accent. Turns out? It’s two ingredients… well, four if you count the butter and a little secret weapon I sneak in there… one glass…
Holy Guacamole!
Avocados are a funny thing. They’re kind of like Cilantro in the way that people respond to them. People are either a huge fan or they really can’t stand them. Admittedly, I was in the latter camp on both accounts. As you can see from my last recipe, Cinco de Mayo Street Tacos, and this…
TACO TUESDAY:
Cinco de Mayo Street Tacos
Don’t get me wrong, the traditional tacos I had growing up hold a special place in my heart…especially when they’re done well. To this day, I still remember the traditional tacos my first girlfriend’s mom used to make. They were fantastic…those were traditional tacos done right! To this day, I don’t know exactly what she…
Homemade Cajun Seasoning
I’ll be honest — I kept Cajun seasoning that I got from Applebee’s when I worked there in a recycled gray plastic spice jar for longer than I care to admit. It was so good, and eventually that gray plastic spice jar was empty. Then, one day, I did a little research about what typically…
Heavenly Deviled Eggs
Few things remind me more of this time of year than deviled eggs. Why? Well, Easter always falls around this time of year (this year, it’s THIS Sunday)…and when you’re a kid, that means you decorate egg after egg after egg. Our basic recipe was 1/2 cup boiling water, 1 teaspoon white vinegar and food coloring…
How to Make Hummus
I love easy recipes that taste great. Hummus is one of those. And it’s funny, think about it, when is the last time you thought to make hummus at home? What? Never? Hey, I totally get it…that was me! Hummus just seemed to be one of those items that’s easier to pick up at the…
Tabouli!
When I travel, of course I love to see the sights, especially when it’s something like the Pyramids, the Colosseum or the Eiffel Tower. The times that are most memorable to me, though, are those experiences I have with the local people. And one thing you can count on, especially when traveling outside of the…
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Dear Tiny Kitchen Viewer, Happy Valentine’s Day! Wait…what…it’s Valentine’s Day?!? Don’t freak out yet! At the time of this post, there is officially one week and one day to go…but hopefully, this blog will get you in the planning phase to help make Valentine’s Day a special day for your special someone. You can breathe…
Candied Pecans
When I say Candied Pecans, the first thing that pops into my mind is “THEY’RE SO ADDICTIVE!” I promise myself that I’ll only have one or two…or maybe three. Another three won’t hurt. OK, one more…but that’s it. You get the gist. These things are so tasty and good that sometimes it’s hard to control…
Homemade BBQ Sauce
No BBQ Sauce. No Problem! You can make your own. Here’s my dad’s basic BBQ Sauce that great on the Tiny Kitchen Big Taste BBQ Chicken Pizza or Tiny Kitchen Big Taste’s Indoor BBQ Chicken Grill. Wait, you say, Tiny Kitchen doesn’t have a BBQ Chicken recipe…hmmmm!?! Maybe there are great things to come. Hint: check…