AJ’s Mom is pulling out all the stops this year for Thanksgiving. As she is a master of the bird and the sides, I thought this year I would mix things up and bring some breakfast treats to keep us going as we baste and braise. This Apricot Nut Bread was one of my Great Grandmother […]
Buttermilk Chive Spoon Bread aka Pilgrim Soufflé
Part savory custard, part polenta, think of this as “Soufflé Americana”. Delicious and hearty, the corn meal is wonderful staple of the season. The chives and buttermilk brighten this nostalgic side and the goodness of Mediterranean Olive Oil in the Olivio Buttery Spread keep your heart health in mind. Now that is something to be thankful […]
3 Compound Buttery Spread Ideas for the Holiday
Note: “Compound” does not mean “complicated”. Infact, these delicious additions to your Holiday spread are anything but… Easy and packed with flavor and the goodness of Mediterranean Olive Oil, we made our Holiday assortment of compound butters this year using Olivio Buttery Spread. Whip with a variety of herbs, fruits and spices, reshape into logs […]
Turkey Sage Meatballs with Cranberry Glaze
Win this MasterChef Apron!
Brave Apron just turned 1! What started as a “fire-side” project during 2011’s October Nor’easter has evolved into a blog platform that has received over 50,000 visitors from all across the world. This past year has witnessed the simple pleasures of chocolate brownies on a Wednesday night and potluck dinners with friends, to the […]
Macarons~ An Autumn Trio
Let’s face it, macarons are chic little buggers. How can we even think of calories when something is this adorable and well dressed? With a few basic tools and a little finesse, macarons are simple to execute. Below is the my Basic Macaron Recipe. The recipe provides a solid base structure to customize anyway you […]