The Hungry Pinner

This tangerine martini recipe is a treat for the senses! The smell of sweet tangerines is the first thing you'll notice, followed by the earthy scent of the thyme sprig garnish. The honey adds just enough sweetness without making this cocktail cloying. All in all, a sweet but still fresh and clean martini that was a nice way to end a hot summer day.

These potato wedges were exactly as described: soft pillows on the inside and crunchy on the outside. Parmesan cheese and spices give them plenty of flavor.

Flank steak with a shallot-mustard sauce is a must try for steak lovers! It was really very easy to prepare and made a spectacular main course. Red wine, garlic, shallot, Dijon mustard, thyme, and tarragon all blended to make a savory sauce that took this flank steak recipe from plain to wow.

Baking green beans with bacon adds so much flavor! They are a little crispy on the outside, cooked in the middle, and there’s no worrying they’ll get soggy. This recipe is super easy to prepare and makes an elegant side dish.

Pork Marsala with Dijon mustard in the sauce? It might sound odd, but it really does work! This recipe lives up to the author's claim that it's "crazy simple" too. It was perfect for a weeknight meal without a lot of fuss, though I would be completely comfortable serving it for a special occasion. It was that good!

Spiked ice cream floats make an awesome summertime dessert, and this recipe for bourbon floats combines some of my favorite flavors of soda, ice cream, and alcohol. Dark cherry soda poured over bourbon and chocolate ice cream is as good as it sounds. It’s fizzy and sweet with a definite taste of bourbon. All in all, the perfect float.

Chocolate chip cookies are good, but these Boozy Bourbon Chocolate Chippers are better. Adding toasted pecans and bourbon is brilliant! This recipe makes perfect cookies that are crisp on the edges and soft in the middle.

Roast chicken that doesn't take hours to make isn't a figment of your imagination. This recipe for spatchcock chicken cuts the cooking time to an hour at most, doesn't require basting, and includes your sides on a single pan. A few minutes of prep work will give you a complete meal that you'll love.

Red beans and rice is a Louisiana classic that never gets old. This recipe is full of simple ingredients that can be enjoyed as a main or a side.

Combining Cajun shrimp with chipotle peppers may not be traditional, but it sure tastes good! It's smokey, spicy, and surprisingly easy.

How do you make cheesecake better? Combine it with baklava to make baklava cheesecake! This recipe makes a silky cheesecake that's filled AND topped with a walnut, cinnamon, honey mixture that gives it a crunchy texture. It's a cinnamon lover's dream come true!

Breaded eggplant fries and one amazing tzatziki sauce! This recipe is going to replace the one I normally use--it's that good.