Cream of Coconut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
We love coconut! People usually have very strong opinions about coconut … they either love it or hate it, but rarely do you find a …
Easter Egg White Quiche with mushrooms, arugula, feta, Gruyere
There is just something about roasting mushrooms and shallots that enhances their already scrumptious flavors. And, when combined with the nutty flavors of arugula and …
Dark Chocolate Dipped Macaroons
Coconut is one of those “love it or hate it” kinds of foods for sure. Courtney and I love it, but we know people who …
Melissa’s Olive Oil Cake with lemon curd and candied oranges
What we love most about The Bentwood Inn, is the food! That probably goes without saying since we are, after all, foodies! Melissa, the resident chef, …
The Bentwood Inn, Jackson Hole
Bites / Cakes / Cold & Snowy / Desserts / Fruit / Outdoor Adventure / Romantic Respites / Sporty Jaunts / Treks
As we neared the entrance to the lodge, mammoth icicles hung from the eves with two feet of brand new snow piled on the roof …
Brown Sugar-Dijon Crusted Corned Beef
St. Paddy’s Day Dinner! We seldom eat corned beef, but when we do, we always turn to this family recipe! It’s our favorite and it’s …
Dark Chocolate Pistachio Butter Cups
If you love peanut butter cups, give this pistachio version a try. They are so much fun and make perfect Easter treats! 🐰🌷🐣 It all …
Brown Sugar-Dill Braised Carrots
We love carrots almost any way they can be fixed and like to think that they will help to improve our eyesight! Silly rabbit! Alas, …
Dark Chocolate Cream Tartlets
This decadently chocolate cream pie has a special spot in our recipe file! It originally came from my godmother Eva whose sister worked for Stouffer …
Roasted Veggie Crepes with Gruyere | “Ratatouille in a Wrap”
Paris anyone? Join us on a virtual trip to France to try these delectable roasted veggie crepes and see firsthand why we love French food …
Olive & Cheddar Nuggets
These savory biscuits are super delicious and so easy to make! What I love about them is that they call for olive oil instead of …
Mediterranean Farro Bowl
Here’s a festive Mediterranean bowl chock full of some of our favorite sun-kissed foods! Farro, sundried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, shallots, basil, artichoke hearts, garbanzo beans, …
Caramelized Apple Scones
What’s that saying? An apple a day … 🍎🍎🍎 These scones are a really fun way to start your day, with apple chunks mixed into …
Turkish Meatballs with Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Sauce
Meatballs are one of our favorite comfort foods and oh boy, do they ever stir up a hunger as they simmer on the stove! They …
Lobster & Gruyere Mac ‘n Cheese
The first time I ever had lobster-Gruyere mac and cheese was at Purple Café and Wine Bar in Seattle. Normally, I am somewhat careful about …
Fried Blue Cheese Olives
In our house, olives are king and we eat a lot of them … often straight out of the jar, but we especially love them …
Rustic Tomato-Basil Soup
Tomato soup and grilled cheese are truly a match made in heaven and the perfect starter for a romantic Valentine‘s dinner!💕A medley of tomatoes, basil, …
Caramelized Shallot Crostini
These crostini are fantastic served as an appetizer, and they also make a fancy cheesy bread to go with your next pasta dish. We love …
Roasted Shallot Hummus
Hummus is such great all-around food! It’s perfect for dipping pita wedges and it’s delicious served with veggies. It makes a fantastic spread for wraps …
Toasted Sesame Blue Cheese Coleslaw
This is a fun twist on the traditional sweet and tangy coleslaw, using sesame oil and soy sauce stirred into your favorite blue cheese dressing. …
Chorizo Jalapeno Poppers
Our friend Tyler served these tasty baked jalapeño poppers for appetizers one night and we thoroughly enjoyed them! The novelty of adding chorizo to the …