Forsyth Foodie: Twisted Pine Winston-Salem
photos by SAIL OFF PHOTOGRAPHY Only three things in life are certain: death, taxes, and the fact that any restaurant opened by local restaurateur Adam Andrews will serve quality menu items in style. When presented with the opportunity to review Twisted Pine in downtown Winston-Salem, I jumped at the chance. Having opened in 2022, Twisted […]
Elevated Everyday Croissant Sandwiches
by LAUREN SEPHTON/@BRIGHTMOMENTCO Quick, easy, delicious… the trio for a perfect sandwich! These Elevated Everyday Croissant Sandwiches are great for lunches, dinners, or weekend brunches. Ingredients 1 Croissant 3-4 slices Chicken Breasts, thinly sliced 2-3 slices Prosciutto 1 slice Havarti Cheese Handful of Mustard Microgreens or Baby Arugula 1 tsp. Dijon Mustard 1 tsp. Honey […]
919 Backyard BBQ: Spatchcock Chicken
by TANNER JOHNSON For this month, I wanted to share a recipe that is in the weekly rotation in our house… Spatchcock Chicken. This one is super easy – set it and forget it. Since I have started cutting out the backbone on whole chickens – or spatchcocking it, I have not wanted to cook […]
All Types of Bowls: Mediterranean Goddess Protein Dip
Mediterranean Goddess Protein Dip (High-Protein, Easy Appetizer) Serves 4-8 | Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese 1/2 cup feta cheese 1 garlic clove 1/2 cup parsley 1/4 cup dill 1/4 cup cilantro 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp ranch […]
A Bright Moment: Pistachio Chocolate Chunk Olive Oil Cookies
BY @BRIGHTMOMENTCO / LAUREN SEPHTON Requiring zero chill time, these are chewy on the inside with crisp, crunchy edges and chocolatey goodness laced throughout! Servings: 8 Ingredients 1/3 cup 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 cup Brown Sugar 1/3 cup Granulated Cane Sugar 1 large Egg 3/4 cup + 1/3 cup All Purpose Flour 1/4 […]
Forsyth Foodie: Midtown Cafe and Dessertery
photos by SAIL OFF PHOTOGRAPHY A longstanding Winston-Salem icon, Midtown Cafe & Dessertery is always my go-to resource for supplying family gatherings with delicious cakes. As someone who is often too lazy to bake, Midtown makes online ordering and pick-up convenient, allowing customers to reserve a variety of cake slices, full cakes and pies, and […]
All Types of Bowls: Pasta Al Limone
by CASEY CHEEK (Vegetarian Recipe) Serves 2-4 | Prep Time: 0 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1/2 lb rigatoni or penne 4 tbsp butter 1 tsp garlic minced 1 tsp lemon zest 3/4 cup half & half, heavy cream, or plant-based milk 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1/4 cup reserved pasta water […]
Shockingly Easy Overnight Pizza Dough Recipe
by @BRIGHTMOMENTCO / LAUREN SEPHTON This Shockingly Easy Overnight Pizza Dough Recipe is awesome for weekends, easy to prep for celebrations, and fun for date nights at home! Servings: 2 medium pizzas Prep time: 10 minutes Resting time: 8 hours Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 8 hours 20 minutes Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups All […]
919 BBQ: Mexican Style Smoked Chicken Thighs
by TANNER JOHNSON For this month I wanted to do a recipe that is in common rotation in our household, no matter the time of year. My favorite part of the chicken… the thighs! Chicken thighs are full of flavor, and have a little fat on them so they get nice and tender especially in […]
A Bright Moment: (Easy) Creamy Lasagna Soup
BY LAUREN SEPHTON / @BRIGHTMOMENTCO Ready in less than 30 minutes, rich in flavor, and oh, so satisfying. It’s a one-pot soup recipe that will blow your tastes away! Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Servings: 6 Ingredients: 2 tbsp. Olive Oil 1/2 Sweet Onion, chopped 3 Garlic Cloves, […]
