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Author: Courtney

Sweet Basil Paloma

Sweet Basil Paloma

I was watching Food Network on Sunday morning and Guy Fieri made a Pink Sombrero cocktail and I could not get my mouth to stop watering. My second liquor love behind Captain Morgan would be our good friend tequila. I just love it. I’ve gotten 

Lemon Raspberry Bars

Lemon Raspberry Bars

Okay winter, I tried not to complain about you too much this year. Why you felt the need to dump 8 inches of snow on Morgantown and then drop to 2-degrees is beyond me, but hey whatever. Your time is almost up. It’s March, y’all! 

Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce with Fettuccine

Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce with Fettuccine

Ben decided to start eating low carb during our last visit home because my dad and stepmom are trying it and seeing some results! I’ve been eating low carb dinners with him recently, and you’ll probably see some recipes pop up here and there on 

Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake Bread

Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake Bread

I have a big week coming up! I will fully admit that I get beyond nervous about the most ridiculous things. And what do I do when I get nervous? I bake. Usually something rich and bad for me with tons of cinnamon and butter 

Mexican Hot Chocolate + Tequila

Mexican Hot Chocolate + Tequila

Mac + Molly had some technical difficulties last week, but everything seems to be back to normal! To make up for some lost time, I promised an extra special, boozy cocktail. I saw my old Chicago train stop on the news yesterday morning covered in 

Hot Buttered Rum Cocktail

Hot Buttered Rum Cocktail

I spent my Sunday wishing there were a way for every team still in the running for the Super Bowl to lose. My wishes obviously did not come true, but a girl can dream! While dreaming, I noticed something: It’s been a while since I 

Spicy Shrimp Stir Fry with Basil

Spicy Shrimp Stir Fry with Basil

I could eat a stir fry every day for lunch. You can change one thing in the recipe and the whole meal changes. For this recipe, I had some leftover fresh basil from a lasagna recipe I made on Sunday. When we lived in Chicago, 

Homemade Garlic Hummus

Homemade Garlic Hummus

I think it goes without saying that I REALLY REALLY miss my friends in Chicago. I miss going out after work just for the heck of it, random get-togethers, and I really miss my book club. The ladies in my book club never shied away