Ricotta with Rosemary Infused Honey and Pears

 For the longest time I was not a fan of combining fruit and cheese. I am not sure why; I think I was afraid that these two flavor combinations just would not work together.  However, this quickly changed during college when I tried the combination of baked brie and raspberry jam - I thought I had died and gone to heaven.  I was surprised how the sweetness of the raspberries brought out the saltiness of the brie and from that moment on I was hooked.  The other weekend I met a friend for brunch at The Smile on Bond Street, and we decided to split a dish that inspired me to make this recipe for Ricotta with Rosemary Infused Honey and Pears.  Continue for recipe...

A Thanksgiving Appetizer:: Fig and Ricotta Crostini with Honey & Thyme

It is only Tuesday, but my mind and stomach has switched to full-on food mode, after all Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I have an idea of what desserts I am going to make - I am thinking about a chocolate ganache tart and a classic pumpkin pie.  But for starters, if you are looking for a simple yet delicious appetizer, I recommend you make this Fig and Ricotta Crostini with Honey and Thyme. It is incredibly simple, but delivers a heavy dose of flavor for your guests to munch on before the Thanksgiving table is set.  Continue for recipe...

Spinach & Feta Puffs {I HAVE MOVED TO ROSE & IVY JOURNAL!}

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Today I am sharing with you an unbelievably quick and savory dish, Spinach and Feta Puffs from the November issue of Bon Appetit (I could cook my way through the whole issue this month by the way).  Ever since we returned from Greece I have greatly welcomed the chance to incorporate both of these ingredients into as many recipes as possible.  These puffs are a take on Spanakopita, the wonderfully flaky Greek pastry made of phyllo dough, spinach and feta, but instead calls for puff pastry.  This is a great compliment to a soup or salad or would be a tasty appetizer to serve during an upcoming holiday party.  

On another note, I am super excited to announce that I will be contributing food and recipe posts for Meg Birman's new website (formerly Mimi + Meg). Stay tuned for my first post to be up in the middle of November and check out her amazing list of contributors here.