This is a perfect chilly weather drink and works well for entertaining. The fruit has a delicious jam-like quality and can be served for dessert. Wines that pair well are merlot, grenache, or zinfandel. For a buzz-free version, use cranberry or pomegranate juice. This recipe can be cut in half or doubled, and I’m including slow cooker directions below. This recipe was originally featured on Tadin Tea.
Read MoreThis is an unconventional way to infuse tea, but it works! Simply pour the hot chocolate mixture over the tea bags into a mug and use a milk frother to add foam to the hot chocolate mixture. If you don’t have one, a blender will also work, but be mindful of the hot milk and be careful not to burn yourself. Note: Cacao powder has a richer flavor than cocoa powder, but either will work in this recipe. Add as little or as much sweetness with the maple syrup as you like.
Read MoreThis recipe is my take on traditional gingerbread. They are shaped like Marranitos, Mexican gingerbread pig cookies. Marranitos are a pan dulce made with piloncillo. It doesn't contain ginger as an ingredient, so the ginger flavor comes from the Tadin Ginger Tea Blend made with ginger, orange peel, lemongrass, and licorice root.
Read MoreSome days I feel like I am racing against the clock to keep my produce fresh. Yes, I have an online cooking school to teach you how to do this but even I forget to use my own tools when I am food styling and food is constantly rotating in and out of my fridge!
Read MoreWhat’s on the menu: Crispy Chicken w Herb Butter Sauce (recipe below), Harvest Salad w Lemon Balsamic Dressing, Appetizer Board w Roasted Chestnuts & Ham Wrapped Figs, and Dessert Board w Fresh Whipped Cream
These recipes were created in partnership with the iconic Grand Central Terminal in New York City. Believe it on not you can get all the ingredients there. I tagged all of the vendors in the video that I created of making this salad, check them out here Def let me know if you make this recipe! Tag me @chefcarla_c on Instagram.
Read MoreThis board is a new holiday tradition. I wanted to create something that could could me ease in the kitchen. You can add any pastry, cookies, pie, chocolate you like. I added fresh whipped cream as a bonus, the recipe is below and takes under five minutes to create.
Read MoreHolidays can be full of stress but this salad doesn’t have to be! It can be made 1-2 days ahead of time. Keep everything separate and simple toss together when ready to eat. Don’t forget to add salt and pepper, the difference between a good and a great salad is salt.
Read MoreEver get to the bottom of the jam jar and not sure what to do? This recipe is super simple and can be used on top of baked chicken breast or even as a condiment for grilled fish, chicken or lamb.
Read MoreI love tacos for breakfast! I make a batch of beans on Sunday and have them to make a few breakfasts during the week with a fried egg, avocado, tortilla, hot sauce and some days, kimchi for an extra probiotic punch. It’s a quick weekday breakfast that feels like it’s something much more than just eggs — it’s going to power you through your morning.
Read MoreI started making bone broth when I was postpartum with my daughter Ella, it was also her first food. She drank bottles of bone broth along side me. I also drank bone broth after my son Massimo was born to help me heal, you can read about my postpartum story below. Now, I love making this recipe anytime I need an extra nutrient boost.
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