Recipes

Ginger Sunrise Bee's Knees

1 hr, 10 min

Designed to make your hosting duties a breeze, batch cocktails impress without the pressure. Starring our Ginger Sunrise Tea for that extra punch of flavor that'll leave you wanting more. A hint of tart lemon juice adds a refreshing kick, while garnishes of lemon slices and candied ginger make for an easy presentation. Please everyone with a non-alcoholic version by simply omitting the gin! Just mix up the honey, tea, lemon juice, and garnishes, pour it over ice, and you've got yourself a delicious iced tea that's perfect for any occasion. So, whether you're sipping on the cocktail version or enjoying a refreshing iced tea, our Ginger Sunrise Bee's Knees is sure to be loved. 

Mulled Cranberry Mimosa

Here are a few of our favorite things, crisp bubbly champagne, fresh cranberry juice cocktail, and mulling spices. In this Mulled Cranberry Mimosa you can have them all! After taking a sip of this brunch favorite, we realized that the inspiration came from another classic cocktail, a Cosmo, and this holiday twist on a classic is festive garnished with lime and fresh cranberries that bob in the bubbly. This recipe makes a whole quart of the mulled cranberry base, enough to host a party or to keep in the fridge for the season!

Mole Olé Graveyard Layered Bean Dip

20 min

While we love a good 7-layer dip, this one has just 4 layers and it's perfect. The big flavor comes from Mole Olé! The presentation makes it perfect for Halloween parties. The famous mole sauces of central Mexico are delightfully complex, and ours is jam packed with 17 ingredients! From the bright chile flavors of Guajillo and Ancho to the warm depths of Allspice and True Cinnamon, there's nothing this blend can't do. Mix the Mole Olé with some smashed black beans for the bottom layer and sprinkle it on top of the cream for added flavor and a little "dirt". I made my headstones by cutting shapes out tortillas and heating them in a pan to give the final dish a distinct Halloween vibe, but chips out of the bag work too! There's almost no wrong way to make this layered dip, and there's definitely no wrong way to eat it.

Caesar-Spiced Fried Potato Balls

5 min

Potatoes may be one of my favorite foods in the world, and I'm always heartbroken after Thanksgiving dinner when I've realized that I've made too much and we have more leftovers than we can eat. This particular heartbreak led me to discover flavorful ways to use up those potatoes and this recipe won't disappoint. The star of this show is Nigella Caesar, an unexpected delight in any potato dish. It's bursting with umami notes and tangy flavor, which is simply perfection rolled into your old garlic mashed potatoes and finished with a nice parmesan crust. This dish is a perfect side, a perfect snack, and can easily be made vegan by skipping the cheese. It makes for a creamy, savory little bite, no dipping sauce required.

Pumpkin Pie Spice French Toast Bake

15 min

Dive into the Pumpkin Pie Spice French Toast Bake – a fall frenzy for breakfast or brunch. Warning: I devoured half in one go (solo!) – total chungus move. It's that damn good. It's got sweet, custardy magic without the guilt thanks to velvety pumpkin puree. This no-sweat crowd pleaser, perfect for lazy legends and the brunchers alike. This is a great recipe if you’re making breakfast for a crowd because there's no babysitting involved. Simply prep the night before and pop in the oven the next morning when you're ready to indulge.  🎃🍞🔥

Bomb Leftover Mashed Potato Croquettes

5 min

This day-after-Thanksgiving recipe was inspired by my last trip to Amsterdam where you can find croquettes on just about every restaurant menu. When coupled with my desire to never let any mashed potato go to waste, the result is an easy and delicious way to make use of any holiday leftovers.  The recipe can easily be doubled, tripled, or quadrupled based on how much mashed potatoes you have on hand. Add Chorizo Bomb to your cold, sad mashed potatoes and you've got the perfect blend of gentle smoky heat that even the kids (even the ones who insist they hate potatoes!) can't get enough of. The truth is that you simply might not want to wait until you have leftovers to make this crowd pleaser, and I don't blame you.  

Tipsy Daisy

Imagine yourself in a field of flowers. It's the best day of your life. Surrounded by loved ones, soaking up California sunshine and overwhelmed with joy. What would you like to sip on? While dreaming up my wedding cocktail I wanted to create something bright, Spring forward and crowd pleasing to celebrate the day. Using Floral Sonnets as the foundation was an easy start, especially since I happen to be getting married in a field of flowers! This herbal tea blend has been a long time favorite. It's sweet from chamomile, and warm from a melody of spices like ginger, cinnamon and Honeybush tea. Taking advantage of my California locale, I added muddled sweet strawberries and Meyer lemon juice to make it shine.The cocktail gets its boozy name because of its chamomile base. Did you know that chamomile was in the daisy family? In the spirit of making a drink that everyone could enjoy, a batch of the simple syrup was left on the side to mix up any drinks for guest that preferred a dry cocktail. The syrup is easy to batch - just add a splash of seltzer before serving.The only thing missing from our special day was our little muppet, Stoli. She doesn't like to fly. So although I'm a gin girl I strategically chose Stoli vodka as a nod to our pup, making it more personal and smooth to drink.

Emerald City Dogs

5 min

Topped with savory grilled onions and optional fiery jalapeños, each bite of a Emerald City Dog delivers a harmonious blend of flavors. The secret ingredient is a creamy, softened cream cheese spiced to perfection with our Emerald City Seasoning, a twist inspired by the Pacific Northwest. It's an easy, cheap, and fast recipe perfect for BBQs, lunch, dinner, or movie night. Get ready to elevate your hot dog experience! This street food is an elevated treat for all occasions.

Cranberry Quince Paste

This magical combination brings quince into the spotlight and adds a new level of flavor to the cranberries on your holiday table. Quince is a fanciful fruit, with a bright aroma and a taste of ripe pear and key lime. Ripe quince can be found in Seattle backyards around the early fall. Finding them frozen at a Latin or Asian grocery store is another option too.The key to success is reducing the quince and cranberry paste far enough that the pectin found in the quince will gel up and keep its shape when cooled. This paste will taste nostalgic to those who like the solid sauce, but far from the canned variety you had as a kid. It'll be sharp enough to cut any rich side dishes but also be warm and sweet from the cinnamon and star anise found in the Mulling Spice.If you're unable to find quince, a firm pear with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice will be a good substitute. As the sauce reduces it should cook down thick enough that when you scrape the bottom of the pan with a spoon the jam won't immediately fill in the space again.