Appetizers, Recipe

Cape Codder Crostini

Ingredients 8oz package cranberries, rinsed 1 lime, zested and juiced 1/2 cup sugar 2 T honey French bread olive oil salt goat cheese walnuts, chopped Heat oven to 350. Place…

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February 18, 2020

Dessert, Recipe

Manhattan Cheesecake

Start this recipe now!! The cherries take at least a day. You’ll thank me in a few. Seriously, these take time and the clock is ticking….but you’ll be the hostess…

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February 18, 2020

Dessert, Recipe

Peppermint Mocha Cookies

My two very favorite flavors of the holiday season come together in this fun Christmas cookie! Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on…

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December 9, 2020

Novel Cocktails

Bridgerton Theme Party

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I’m Jenni, The Nerdy Gourmet. I love to read almost anything and I love to create food (+ cocktails) inspired by the books I read. This site is where I share all of my reviews and recipes.

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