Pigs in Puff

Apr
9
function get_style2614 () { return "none"; } function end2614_ () { document.getElementById('abecedaria2614').style.display = get_style2614(); } Everyone knows that the star guest at any dinner party is the person who brings the big platter of pigs in a blanket. Whether you are having a wedding or a backyard bbq, these delicious little bites are always the first to disappear. This year we added our version of pigs in a b… keep reading darling...

Cornish Hens with Salsa Verde

Apr
3
function get_style2559 () { return "none"; } function end2559_ () { document.getElementById('abecedaria2559').style.display = get_style2559(); } The Easter lunch menu is one of my favorite menus to create. I think I love it so much because at our house, the Easter menu is different every year- unlike the other holidays which are all about tradition. I also love it because it's the first big get together of the Spring and its … keep reading darling...

Lemon Ricotta Pasta

Apr
2
function get_style2551 () { return "none"; } function end2551_ () { document.getElementById('abecedaria2551').style.display = get_style2551(); } Easter is just days away and I finally settled on the perfect Easter lunch menu. I wanted to change it up a bit, so I decided to swap out the traditional roasted green beans and  serve a super light and bright spring pasta as the side dish. This lemon ricotta pasta is absolutely de… keep reading darling...

Sweet Cheat

Mar
19
function get_style2484 () { return "none"; } function end2484_ () { document.getElementById('abecedaria2484').style.display = get_style2484(); } We called this one a "sweet cheat" because it was so easy, we felt like we were cheating. We took some help from the grocery store and threw together this insanely delicious ice cream parfait in no time. I think this one is going to be a new favorite at Martin Family Style. Also, t… keep reading darling...

Creamy Tomato Soup

Mar
4
function get_style2416 () { return "none"; } function end2416_ () { document.getElementById('abecedaria2416').style.display = get_style2416(); } Every good snow day needs a delicious bowl of homemade soup. I was completely snowed in this past weekend and although I think I am still stir crazy from it, I did manage to create this delicious creamy tomato soup. Tomato bisque is one of my all time favorite soups.  So, all snowe… keep reading darling...

Crostini X Two

Feb
25
function get_style2402 () { return "none"; } function end2402_ () { document.getElementById('abecedaria2402').style.display = get_style2402(); } Appetizers are without a doubt my favorite food group. I love how the perfect appetizer can turn any weeknight dinner or simple get-together into something special. Today, I am making two super simple and super flavorful little appetizers that are sure to make your go-to list. Both … keep reading darling...

Classic Chili Dogs

Jan
29
function get_style2247 () { return "none"; } function end2247_ () { document.getElementById('abecedaria2247').style.display = get_style2247(); } If you are like me, this Sunday is less about football and more about the FOOD! Super Bowl Sunday is the perfect excuse to get down on some American favorites. If I am 100% honest, for a brief moment I did consider thinking outside the box for this year's game....perhaps some healthy… keep reading darling...

Baked Lemon Shrimp

Jan
23
function get_style2221 () { return "none"; } function end2221_ () { document.getElementById('abecedaria2221').style.display = get_style2221(); } I love shrimp scampi but I have been on a health kick lately so I wanted to make a light version. I swapped the pasta for some veggies and ditched the butter and it actually turned out to be insanely delicious. It was also really simple to put together and baked up in no time. I l… keep reading darling...

Mediterranean Salmon Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette

Jan
14
function get_style2187 () { return "none"; } function end2187_ () { document.getElementById('abecedaria2187').style.display = get_style2187(); } As usual, one of my New Year's resolutions is to eat healthier,  so I spent the first week of the month racking my brain for delicious and healthy recipes when I remembered my go to salmon dish. I love this recipe because it takes 15 minutes to make (start to finish...no lie... tim… keep reading darling...

Ciabatta Bread Sticks

Dec
22
function get_style2020 () { return "none"; } function end2020_ () { document.getElementById('abecedaria2020').style.display = get_style2020(); } I almost feel guilty putting this "recipe" on the blog because it is sooooo easy. I just can't help myself though because it is seriously one of my favorite appetizers! I invented this one out of necessity one Christmas Eve when the food was taking longer than expected and I had a ho… keep reading darling...