NEW YEAR, NEW INSPIRATION

January 8, 2020 Plate Fete

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Though we are one week in, in many ways, I am just finding my footing in this new year. With family in town, colds to fight, and a bit of extra tiredness (the apparent hallmark of the second trimester), starting well meant taking a bit of an extended holiday break.

I am so ready for this month. January can be a tough one, but I have so many projects and plans on the docket and I am very thankful to have regained both mobility and creativity after some really rough months.

Now, let’s talk about all the things we should be eating, revisit some favorites, and really just eat as many oranges as we can.

RECIPE ROUND-UP - THANKSGIVING FAVORITES

November 20, 2019 Plate Fete

Stilton & Pecan Truffles - Find the super simple recipe on www.pedanticfoodie.com!

A L L A B O U T T H E A P P S

It’s no secret that I LIVE for appetizers, especially during the holidays. Eating is my favorite way to spend the hours where we all stand around the kitchen waiting to, well, eat. Here are a few of my favorite!

Stilton & Pecan Truffles

Orange & Cinnamon Sugar + Savory Soy Chex Mix

Roasted Cauliflower & Artichoke Dip

Brûléed Brie with Black Pepper Raspberry Jam

Balsamic-Roasted Grape Crostini

Brie Fondue with Pomegranate Relish

Thanksgiving Crostini Bar

Baked Caramelized Onion and Chèvre Dip

A fresh new twist on green beans! Find this recipe and so many more on www.pedanticfoodie.com!

U N C O N V E N T I O N A L S I D E S

I do love tradition, especially when it comes to Thanksgiving, but I am always up for adding in a few new recipes! Here are some seasonal but unexpected sides to freshen up your menu.

Haricot Vert with Roasted Garlic Chèvre & Toasted Hazelnuts

Baked Brie Macaroni & Cheese

Arugula Salad with Pears, Walnuts, and Manchego

Pear, Bacon, and Brussel Sprouts Warm Salad

Mixed Greens Salad with Pomegranate, Pine Nuts, and Pomegranate-Merlot Vinaigrette

P O T A T O E S

My pro tip? Brown butter makes everything better.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Maple Ginger Glaze and Bacon

Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes

Twice-Cooked Potatoes

Sparkling Blood Orange Chai is a fresh and spicy way to kick off all of your holiday celebrations! Find the recipe on www.pedanticfoodie.com.

M O C K T A I L S

I always love a good mocktail, but this year, with baby in tow, I am living for them!

Sparkling Blood Orange Chai

Thanksgiving Punch

Cranberry, Lime & Vanilla Bean Spritzer

Spiced Orange Punch

Maple Cinnamon Cheesecake is the most decadent of fall treats! Find the recipe on www.pedanticfoodie.com.

D E S S E R T S

I always eat so much at Thanksgiving that I never have room for dessert until roughly 9pm, when I have already put in a few hours of shopping and need a pick-me-up! I love breaking out a new recipe for the dessert course and these are a few of my most festive favorites.

Maple Cinnamon Cheesecake

Pumpkin Mousse Pie with Cinnamon Rum Whipped Cream and Hazelnut Brittle

Vanilla Panna Cotta with Grand Marnier Caramelized Oranges

Gluten-Free Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate Pie with Pretzel Crust

Chocolate Custard Pecan Pie with Cinnamon Whipped Cream

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Pie

Bourbon Sweet Potato Slab Pie with Gluten-Free Pretzel Pecan Crust

Pecan Pie Bars with Cranberry Dark Chocolate Shortbread

Wishing you all the most wonderful of Thanksgiving celebrations!!

Sincerely,

Pedantic Foodie

MEMORIAL DAY RECIPE ROUND-UP

May 23, 2018 Plate Fete

One of my very favorite weekends is just around the corner and we have pretty drinks to sip and grills to fire up. That's right, we are just a few days away from Memorial Day and I hope you have stocked up on all the ice and cute paper straws because the backyard bashes are about to begin!

Here are just a few of my most summery favorites for your inspiration!

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MEMORIAL DAY RECIPE ROUND-UP

CARAMELIZED PINEAPPLE LEMONADE

Macaroni & Cheese Hot Dogs with Bacon and Panko

Sparkling Grapefruit Limeade

Quadruple Almond Crunch Ice Cream

Cherry Almond Crumb Scones {Pedantic Foodie}

Mini Cherry Almond Crumb Scones

Cherry & Chèvre Galettes with Arugula and Balsamic

Fried Green Tomato, Bacon & Pimento Cheese Grilled Sandwiches

White Chocolate Pudding Pops with Blueberries & Pretzel Sprinkles {Pedantic Foodie}

White Chocolate Popsicles with Blueberries & Pretzel Sprinkles

Truffle & Parmesan Oven Fries

Baked Pimento Cheese

Basil Lemonade

Next time you grill out, throw a couple extra pork chops on the grill for an easy, leftover-pork taco night! {Pedantic Foodie}

Crispy Pork Tacos with Salsa Verde

Blueberry Lavender Lemonade

Crab Cakes with Old Bay Hollandaise

Fried Chicken Sandwiches with The Southerner's Cookbook

My Favorite Key Lime Pie

Sea Salt & Almond Chocolate Chip Cookie Peanut Butter S'mores {Pedantic Foodie}

Sea Salt & Almond Chocolate Chip Cookie Peanut Butter S'mores // Summer of S'mores Pt. 5

A Study in Blue - Blueberry Pie

Cherry Pie Pops

Wishing you all a wonderful, extended weekend of celebration as we remember the invaluable gift we have been given, and offer up our thanks to those who have protected it.

Sincerely,

Pedantic Foodie