If you have bell peppers that are on the fritz, this is your sign to not throw them away! I had a craving for a cool, creamy dip to eat with mini naan breads while I enjoy the wonderful weather we’ve been experiencing. I know we think of dips as just yummy appetizers to share…
Seared Asparagus With A Romano Lemon Cream Sauce.
It is peak asparagus season and I am going to enjoy it as much as I possibly can. It’s one of my all time favorite vegetables because they go spectacular with any meal. When it comes to vegetables for most people they think about steamed, boring , tasteless food that we have to consume only…
A Movie Snack Board!
Day or night, this board is going to be just right for any movie genre! Let’s set up the scene: This Friday evening you have plans to invite your four girlfriends over for a magical movie marathon. You have to clean, organize, pick out a cozy lounge set to throw on, and plan the menu!…
Blueberry Lemon Margarita.
HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO! HURRY UP DIAMONDS! Go grab your most treasured margarita glass and come make this beautiful blue margarita with me! This is my first margarita recipe on this blog ever, and I’m so freaking ecstatic because it turned out immaculate! The color is super pleasing to the eye, it’s extremely refreshing to…
Italian Peas & Pasta With Crispy Prosciutto.
Spring is your time to indulge in all things PEAS! I’m telling you Diamonds, peas and pasta are a match made in heaven. There’s a reason they put peas on a pedestal over in Sicily. If they’re blooming and in season they give a dish that pop of color and freshness we all desire when…
Salami, Cream Cheese, and Cucumber Sliders.
Last Friday I was grocery shopping in Aldi for items to put together a charcuterie tray for my boyfriends sisters 15th birthday party and my mom actually spotted these everything but the bagel brioche buns. She said “Bri, these sound good, should we get them?” I replied, “absolutely, yes!” I had so many ideas running…
Clean Out Your Fridge Pasta Salad!
It’s officially pasta salad season in my book and I’m truly so excited! You Diamonds know how much I love concocting cold salads that are loaded with awesome textures and fantastic flavors. Cold food is and will always be my niche, so this time of year is when I kickstart all of that here on…
A Mocktail You’ll Be Crushing Over.
You don’t drink?! I’ve got you covered for all of your spring and summer “cocktails” this season! I think the biggest part about creating cocktails for a lot of us is the aesthetic aspect of it. We love taking all of those stunning photographs, feeling fancy, and really just romanticizing an hour of our day….
Pineapple Strawberry Sparkling Cider Mojito!
What a mouthful Diamonds! I’m telling you though, this drink is everything you could ever dream of to kick off these warm months! A mouthful of refreshing goodness. I truly can say that this is my absolute favorite drink that I have ever created for Spring & Summer! I can’t quite compare it to my…
Shrimp Rangoon Toast Canapes!
Everything you love about the infamous crab rangoon appetizer is piled high here onto a toasted slice of baguette bread! Except I wanted to replace the crab with shrimp for a new spin on a classic flavor combination. Everything I crave in an hors d’oeuvre is topped right on this toast! The flavor profile is…
Beautifully Loaded Avocado Toast On A Baguette!
This avocado toast screams spring! It has all of the textures and flavors you desire this time of year. Also, if you wanted some brightness with a bit of crunch you could also top it with a few chopped snapped peas! Avocado toast is one of my all time favorite, go-to breakfasts, brunch meals, or…
The BEST Deviled Ham Recipe!
Do you have ham leftover from Easter?! This is what you need to make! My whole life I have always looked forward to the holidays, especially Easter. It’s one of my all time favorite meals and it always will be because it holds a very special place in my heart that fills me with nostalgia,…