lemon meringue pie milkshake {cocktail}

This is a beautiful, dreamy, lemony, creamy cocktail that I created featuring my favorite: limoncello. Limoncello is an Italian lemon liqueur that is produced in Southern Italy almost exclusively in the regions of Naples, the island of Capri, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast. Some of my favorite commercial brands include: Argiolas Tremontis, Badia, and Villa…

layered cobb salad {in a cake pan}

Yes! You guessed it! ANOTHER layered salad in a cake pan! This time I made the classic Cobb Salad. It features sharp blue cheese, smoky bacon, crisp greens, sweet grape tomatoes, creamy avocado… and a bunch of other stuff. The tangy, garlicky vinaigrette adds another amazing layer of flavor to this timeless favorite. I’ve decided…

{slow cooker} brown sugar orange broccoli beef

I’m always looking for new ways to cook a chuck arm roast in the slow cooker. It’s the perfect way to prepare this cut of meat. Low and slow. It comes out falling-apart-tender and juicy every time! This time I decided to adapt several of my slow cooker roast recipes and create a sweet, tangy,…

le sueur pea salad

Here’s a classic, simple, favorite pea salad recipe. I love it because I adore Le Sueur canned peas. If you don’t like canned peas, this probably isn’t the salad for you. If you’re like me and can’t get enough of the sweet little Le Sueurs with soft chunks of mild cheese in a creamy dressing,…

the bees knees {burnt honey whiskey sour}

Are you a fan of sweet whiskey drinks? This is one of my favorites. I love the bee theme. My first name, Melissa, means bee, and therefore, I dedicate this drink to me. for one cocktail: 2 and 1/2 oz. whiskey (I used Jack Daniel’s) 1 and 1/2 oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 and…