A bright, balanced cocktail with citrus lift, gentle bitterness, and warm bourbon depth. Ingredients 1 oz bourbon 1 oz Aperol ¾ oz fresh lemon juice ½ oz simple syrup (1:1 sugar and water) 1 dash orange bitters Ice Garnish: Wide orange peel twist Instructions Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add bourbon, Aperol, lemon juice, … Continue reading Citrus Aperitivo Cocktail
Author: k engels
Karie Engels is the founder of Basil & Salt, where she develops editorial and television content centered on food, place, and culture. She also holds an executive creative leadership role with G1NBC Food Network.
Creamy Olive & Herb Spread
A rustic, briny spread for long boards and good bread. There’s something about olives that feels old world and generous. A jar on the counter. A wedge of cheese. Good olive oil. Nothing complicated — just bold, honest flavor. This spread is creamy from whipped cream cheese and feta, deeply savory from Kalamatas, brightened with … Continue reading Creamy Olive & Herb Spread
Garlicky Lemon Shrimp Pasta
Golden shrimp. Silky noodles. Butter, olive olive oil, and plenty of garlic. There are evenings when you want something that feels restaurant-worthy but comes together with pantry staples and a single pan. This is that dish. Bright lemon cuts through the richness of butter, olive oil brings depth, and garlic—used generously—creates that unmistakable aroma that … Continue reading Garlicky Lemon Shrimp Pasta
Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Garlic Cream Sauce
Golden, cheese-crusted chicken finished with a silky garlic-forward cream sauce. This is the kind of dish that brings everyone to the table without much convincing. The chicken is coated in a deeply golden Parmesan crust that delivers real crunch and savory richness, while the garlic cream sauce adds warmth and balance — smooth, aromatic, and … Continue reading Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Garlic Cream Sauce
Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake with Lemon Glaze
Bright, buttery, and generously dotted with blueberries, this lemon blueberry pound cake walks the line between comfort and freshness. Finished with a light lemon glaze, it’s the kind of bake that feels just right for January — indulgent without being heavy, and perfect with coffee or tea.
Lemon-Kissed Shrimp & Avocado Green Bowl
Bright, clean, and deeply satisfying — this lemon shrimp & avocado bowl is simple fare for a lighter start to the year. Fresh greens, citrus-kissed shrimp, and just enough richness to keep things balanced.
Golden Skillet Pork Chops with Thyme & Caramelized Peaches
A savory-sweet skillet supper with ripe peaches, fresh thyme, and pan-seared pork.
Cilantro-Lime Sirloin Steak Bowl
Fresh, satisfying, and perfectly balanced for a clean January reset After the richness of the holidays, January calls for meals that feel grounding yet vibrant. This cilantro-lime sirloin steak bowl delivers exactly that—tender, seared steak, bright citrus, fluffy herb-kissed rice, and fresh vegetables layered together in a way that’s nourishing without feeling restrictive. It’s the … Continue reading Cilantro-Lime Sirloin Steak Bowl
Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo
Seared chicken, sautéed mushrooms, and fettuccine folded into a smooth Parmesan cream sauce—this Alfredo is familiar, comforting, and quietly confident.
Taste of the Pacific Northwest to Begin Production for G1NBC’s Food Network
Led by Executive Creative Director Karie Engels and produced exclusively through Basil & Salt Showcase in partnership with G1NBC Food Network G1NBC’s Food Network, home of Basil & Salt Showcase, announces that production will begin at the end of January on Taste of the Pacific Northwest, a new culinary travel series exploring the people, cultures, … Continue reading Taste of the Pacific Northwest to Begin Production for G1NBC’s Food Network
