Nicole Kliebert 11/24/25 Nicole Kliebert 11/24/25

Brown Butter Sweet Potato Pie

The brown butter adds a complexity to the pie that kicks it up a notch. It’s rich, it’s decadent and I hope it will find its way to your Thanksgiving table.

Nicole Kliebert 10/25/25 Nicole Kliebert 10/25/25

Poisoned Apple Punch

It’s bright and complex with an unexpected nutty twist.

Nicole Kliebert 10/18/25 Nicole Kliebert 10/18/25

Poached Mirliton over Ice Cream

Mirliton is transported from a crisp vegetable into a decadent sauce that is spiced with warm notes of anise, cloves, and cinnamon. It is a perfect way to get the flavors of fall without a heavy dessert.

Nicole Kliebert 10/4/25 Nicole Kliebert 10/4/25

Crab Cakes

Crab cakes will instantly elevate any meal with its crisp exterior, and a rich, yet delicate interior.

Nicole Kliebert 9/20/25 Nicole Kliebert 9/20/25

Pancakes

These pancakes are truly a gem. They’re tender with a hint of tang and are naturally protein packed.

Nicole Kliebert 9/13/25 Nicole Kliebert 9/13/25

Lentil Kufte

His aunt brought out a platter full of small golden patties, which I soon learned were lentil kufte. With the glorious sweet and deep notes of brown onion contrasting against the earthy lentils with a bit of fresh herbs, they soon became one of my favorite side dishes and is especially easy to feed guests because it’s eaten at room temperature.

Nicole Kliebert 9/8/25 Nicole Kliebert 9/8/25

Mushroom Ragou with Poached Duck Egg

There are few dishes I look forward to eating each year more than this one. The grounded richness of the mushrooms is like hot lava running through my veins, warming my core from the inside out even on the most bone-chilling of days.

Nicole Kliebert 9/7/25 Nicole Kliebert 9/7/25

Stuffed Acorn Squash with Sausage and Apples

It’s savory with the meatiness of pork and mushrooms yet the sweetness of apples compliments the pepper. The sausage has crunchy bits that round out the custardy sweet squash flesh.

Nicole Kliebert 8/17/25 Nicole Kliebert 8/17/25

Duck Breast with Orange Marmalade and Bacon

I’ve had plenty of duck in my adult life, but none of them measured up to camp duck of my youth. It’s smoky, earthy, and fresh and has plenty of texture contrast.

Nicole Kliebert 8/16/25 Nicole Kliebert 8/16/25

Fried Grits with Green Chile and Chorizo

This breakfast dish hits the points of flavor, texture, and color. The grits are crisp on the outside and creamy on the inside, the chorizo brings all of the depth and meatiness with a firm bite and a crisp outer edge, and the chile brings a fruity spice that is delicious.

Nicole Kliebert 8/8/25 Nicole Kliebert 8/8/25

American Dream Tour

Engage with the defining moments of the American Dream by people like Francis Scott Key, John Brown, and Abraham Lincoln at the iconic battlefields, towns, and rivers that created and contested freedom, slavery, and religion.