jilleatsblogMar 16, 20212 minIrish Cream aka Homemade Bailey's Normally I concoct this 6 ingredient recipe around the holiday season, but with it being St. Patrick's Day eve and many people...
jilleatsblogMar 3, 20212 minCelery Caesar Salad with Toasted BreadcrumbsNow that I moved away from Boston, I cannot help but crave the quintessential Celery Caesar with Toasted Breadcrumbs from Coppa. It's one of
jilleatsblogMar 1, 20211 minWhite Bean Salad with Radishes and MintThis recipe, featuring a common pantry staple, comes together in a matter of minutes and can act as a lovely side dish to a piece of fish...
jilleatsblogFeb 22, 20212 minChile Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Spicy Lime Yogurt SauceCue your lively spice drawer and vibrant, tart citrus to the rescue in this newest take on roasted sweet potatoes. Instead of going sweet...
jilleatsblogFeb 9, 20213 minCoffee Custard Tart with Dulce de LecheCoffee + Pastry Crust + Dulce de Leche.... just in time for Valentine's Day Weekend! This is the ultimate dessert for lovers of 'less sweet'
jilleatsblogJan 31, 20212 minChorizo Sweet Potato Hash with SpinachIn need of a feisty, slightly spicy brunch idea to warm up your weekend winter morning? This is the perfect one pan breakfast that has a....
jilleatsblogJan 28, 20212 minCreamiest Potato Leek Soup, without the creamDefinitely a dinner staple in my kitchen, I've been perfecting the texture of this dairy-free Potato Leek soup for a few years now. While...
jilleatsblogJan 25, 20212 minHerby Baked Brown Rice with Fresh BeansThis recipe is a fresh, verdant update to the typical mundane side of weeknight rice. In the springtime, I'll use fresh fava beans, but...
jilleatsblogJan 14, 20212 minStewed Chicken Thighs, for any seasonI've been making a version of this savory, simple stewed chicken thigh dish for over a decade now. Depending on the time of year...
jilleatsblogJan 2, 20212 minWinter Citrus Chicken Salad with Creamy Blood Orange DressingA lighter approach to a classic chicken salad, use up the bright bounties of citrus season in this wintry, Mediterranean dish.
jilleatsblogNov 28, 20202 minBaked Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon Streusel CrumbleSweet potatoes have always played the mystery role at my holiday table: my guests never know what to expect! Do we go savory by roasting...
jilleatsblogNov 25, 20202 minCaramelized Banana Cheesecake with GanacheWhether your bunch of bananas isn't at peak ripeness or you'd rather add an extra oomph of flavor to a classic cheesecake, try roasting...
jilleatsblogNov 24, 20202 minRoasted Fall Carrots with Garlicky Sesame White Bean PureeInstead of going the usual fall baking spices and sweetened butter route, turn those root veggies into a savory meal with an an easy, umami-
jilleatsblogNov 19, 20203 minRoasted Butternut Squash Flatbread with Blue Cheese and ScallionsIf you find making dough intimidating, this is a great place to start! A hearty glug of olive oil makes this dough incredibly durable,...
jilleatsblogOct 26, 20201 minQuinoa Salad with Avocado, Radishes, and Citrus VinaigretteUsing lemon, orange, and lime zests add bright flavor to this light quinoa based lunch salad.
jilleatsblogOct 1, 20202 minSpicy Sausage and Kale StewYou could call this a 'ragout' or a stew, but with a richer, more concentrated broth. The term derives from the French word, ragouter,...
jilleatsblogSep 29, 20202 minDulce de Leche Pear BarsDulce de leche — which is basically a fancy name for caramel sauce — is a gloriously sticky way of gilding the lily on most any dessert....
jilleatsblogSep 24, 20202 minItalian Muffaletta with Calabrian ChilesI'm a huge fan of antipasti platters. They're usually my go-to when dinner plans are up in the air and the fridge is a bit sparse. After...
jilleatsblogAug 31, 20202 minSmoky Shrimp Tacos with Mango + AvocadoSkip the ground beef and try taco night with sweet, wild caught shrimp! Whether it's a sunny, hot summer day or you need a tropical,...