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Dec 30

Cranberry Brie Rosemary Wreath Appetizer

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When it comes to hosting parties – dinner, cocktail, holiday – serving a variety of appetizers is my favorite thing to do. I enjoy being creative in the kitchen and offering bite size selections to my guests allows everyone to try different things. This Cranberry Brie Rosemary Wreath appetizer is beautiful when shared during the holidays with the vibrant red and green colors. Taking advantage of fresh cranberries and the fragrant sprigs of rosemary makes for festive presentation.

Cranberry Wreath

Yet, what I really love about this recipe is the ability to adjust the flavors using different jams, spreads or cheeses.… Read more

Dec 18

Chocolate Brownies with Peppermint Cream and Chocolate Ganache

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The holiday season (or any time of year) calls for a memorable sweet treat in taste and appearance. I have just the recipe for you that is a showstopper! These Chocolate Brownies with Peppermint Cream and Chocolate Ganache are rich and decadent. They sound complicated but only you will know how easy they are to make. You will even impress whomever you are serving them to with your baking expertise.

Plus, there is a twist. If you don’t want to bake the brownies from scratch, you can use your favorite box mix and then top with the peppermint cream and chocolate ganache.… Read more

Dec 30

Homemade Bailey’s Irish Cream

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One of my favorite ways to celebrate the holiday season is to design special gifts that I make in my own kitchen. I have created everything from baked items to infused oils, candies and bottled drinks. Today I am sharing my recipe for Homemade Bailey’s Irish Cream.

This rich and decadent liqueur is the perfect gift as it is a drink that you indulge in on special occasions. it is also the way to elevate your hot chocolate! Hint hint!

The first time I ever made Homemade Bailey’s Irish Cream was many years ago when my friends were all gathered in my kitchen trying to come up with a way to gift everyone that mattered to us during the holidays.… Read more

Sep 30

Lemon Layer Cake with Lemon Infused Buttercream

Posted by Inspiring Kitchen | Dessert, Recipes | 4 Comments

There is something special about baking a cake from scratch. Creating a flavor and style all your own. Whether you are celebrating a birthday, hosting a gathering or just have a sweet tooth, this is the perfect recipe to make. This Lemon Layer Cake with Lemon Infused Buttercream and Whipped Cream Topping is made from ingredients you probably already have in your home.

Unlike cooking, baking requires us to follow specific measurements which is very different from my “a pinch of this and that” way of cooking. The good thing is this recipe uses your every day ingredients like all purpose flour, sugar, eggs and butter.… Read more

Mar 28

Top Chef Wisconsin Celebrates Season Premiere in Milwaukee

Posted by Inspiring Kitchen | Celebrity Chefs, Chefs, Competition, Culinary Event, Foods, Recipes, Television | 2 Comments

Chefs in white coats. Knives ready. Kitchen stocked. Competition is set. Wisconsin is ready.

Wisconsin shined bright at the premiere party for the first episode of Bravo Top Chef Season 21 which aired on March 20. Held at Discovery World in Milwaukee along sparkling Lake Michigan, the red carpet was ready for the celebrity judges, chef contestants, food enthusiasts and local and regional officials.

Walking the red carpet was head judge, Tom Colicchio, perennial judge, Gail Simmons and new host (and former Top Chef winner), Kristen Kish. Milwaukee’s own award-winning chef Paul Bartolotta and founder of The Bartolotta Restaurants, hosted the panel discussion before we collectively watched the season opener.… Read more

Oct 19

Dutch Baby Pancake with Blueberries, Cranberries and Apples

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Want to impress your family and friends with an easy brunch dish? Try this Dutch Baby Pancake with Blueberries, Cranberries and Apples.

This recipe is not only beautiful when topped with colorful fruit, but is made with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. I have made it as the main course or a side dish for breakfast, brunch, holidays and even dinner.

I make it in a Le Creuset Braiser which can go from stove top to oven to buffet or table top. It has so many uses from making sauce to stir fries to browning meats and everything in between.… Read more

Nov 30

Easy Homemade Caramel Corn

Posted by Inspiring Kitchen | Desserts, Foods, Recipes | 16 Comments

This post was sponsored by Truvia® Sweet Complete®. All opinions expressed in my post are my own.

As soon as the weather has a chill in the air, my baking equipment comes out of the cabinet. Pantry shelves become filled with different varieties of flours, chocolates and nuts. And of course, I need a sweetness to make my desserts decadently good. Which is why I am sharing my first recipe of the season for my Homemade Caramel Corn using Truvia® Sweet Complete® Brown Sweetener.

This zero-calorie per serving sweetener adds a warm brown sugar flavor using plant-based stevia. When you use it in your recipes, it measures cup-for-cup making it so easy to replace traditional brown sugar in your creations.… Read more

Jul 28

Summer Salad with Raspberry Honey Vinaigrette

Summer Salad with Don Victor Raspberry Honey Vinaigrette

Posted by Inspiring Kitchen | Foods, Recipes, Salad | 10 Comments

This post was sponsored by Don Victor Raspberry Honey. All opinions expressed in my post are my own.

One of my absolute favorite foodie things about summertime is being able to incorporate fresh fruit into my recipes. Whether we are talking desserts, side dishes, sandwiches, main courses or salads, fruit is a welcome addition to any dish. In this Summer Salad with Raspberry Honey Vinaigrette, I have not only included fresh raspberries, but Raspberry Honey from Don Victor Foods to enhance the fruit flavor.

The beauty of salads is how versatile they are from the salad ingredients to the dressing itself.… Read more

May 07

A Showstopper Colorful Spring Vegetable Tart

Posted by Inspiring Kitchen | Foods, Housewares, Recipes | 10 Comments

When you entertain family and friends, do you have a specific style or dish that you like to include? I am all about creating a beautiful table which includes delicious recipes as well as a tabletop design that reflects the look I want. This colorful Spring Vegetable Tart is served in my new favorite find from Peugeot Saveurs.

Now, you may know Peugeot Saveurs as the iconic, world class French manufacturer of spice mills. Having worked in the housewares industry for so long, I am very familiar with their gorgeous and extremely well-made salt and pepper mills. These are their u’Select Paris Manual Wooden Salt and Pepper Mills in Graphite. … Read more

Jan 19

Golden Peanut Rama Chicken Soup Recipe

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If you like Thai food, you will love this Golden Peanut Soup Mix from Frontier Soups by Anderson House. Frontier Soups features a selection of 36 different soup mixes to appeal to every taste and craving.

Originating in a midwestern kitchen more than 30 years ago, Anderson House soup mixes are made with wholesome ingredients with names we can actually pronounce. They are gluten-free and non-GMO with no added salt, no preservatives and nothing artificial. The vegetables are simply dehydrated and easily combine with the broth for full flavor. The recipes on the packaging work with meat or vegetable broth making it an easy vegetarian dish.… Read more

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