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Cook on a Whim: Coconut Kiwi Parfaits
• June 17, 2020
This is a cool, totally no-bake/no-cook dessert — or, heck, even a breakfast treat you can whip up in minutes. Use any fruit you have lying around.
Cook on a Whim: Spicy Thai Duck Salad
• June 11, 2020
This salad hits all the right notes. The buttery, savory duck is perfectly complemented by all of the sharp, sour, spicy, sweet flavors of the dressing and veggies.
Cook on a Whim: Grapefruit-Basil Gin & Tonic
• May 28, 2020
This sunny cocktail was created with Malfy brand Gin Rosa, an infusion of Sicilian pink grapefruit, Italian juniper, Italian rhubarb and five other botanicals.
Cook on a Whim: Patriotic Cheeseboard
• May 21, 2020
This red, white and blue cheeseboard is a great big “thank you” to all who have served, those who are currently serving and those who will serve in the future.
Cook on a Whim: Warm Mushroom & Arugula Salad
• May 14, 2020
It’s that glorious time of year when we can go outside, nibble on some delicious snacks and sip some cool rosé on a warm afternoon.
Cook on a Whim: Mother’s Day Recipes
• May 7, 2020
If you are close enough to do a drive-by, front-porch delivery, these recipes are quick and easy to whip up and will make the mom(s) in your life feel so loved.
Cook on a Whim: Blueberry & Cherry Rosé Shortcakes
• April 30, 2020
Just because we are all stuck at home doesn’t mean we shouldn’t take the time to enjoy a few simple pleasures and treat ourselves to a little elegance.
Cook on a Whim: Fresh Berry Galette
• April 23, 2020
A galette is simply a free-form pie. It can be sweet or savory, and is just so simple and elegant. Fill it with any kind of fruit all year long.
Cook on a Whim: Afghan Scrambled Eggs
• April 16, 2020
Inspired by a very traditional, very delicious Afghan dish that was served to me when I was visiting my father in Afghanistan many years ago, this is a dish I have never forgotten
Cook on a Whim: Easter Pots de Crème
• April 9, 2020
Just because we can’t congregate with our extended family and friends this year doesn’t mean we shouldn’t make the day as sweet and special as it always has been.
