Basil & Salt Living

10/29/2025

Holiday meatballs worth celebrating 🎄
These Lamb & Pork Meatballs blend lamb’s richness with pork’s tenderness — creating the perfect balance of flavor and texture.

Make your holidays delicious with our lamb and pork meatballs — tender, rich, and versatile. Serve with marinara, yogurt sauce, or cranberry glaze.

10/28/2025

Smooth, bold, and just the right amount of kick—this one’s made for evenings that stretch a little longer.

Recipe:
• 2 oz Western Son Original Vodka
• 1 oz Espresso
• 0.5 oz Coffee Liqueur
• 0.5 oz Simple Syrup

Shake, pour, and top with espresso beans.


Distilled 10x in small batches in Pilot Point, Texas, Western Son Vodka has that clean, easy character that plays beautifully with rich espresso. Simple, satisfying, and built for good company.

10/28/2025

Beef Sirloin Tip Stroganoff 🍄
Tender sirloin, golden mushrooms, and caramelized onions come together in a rich, creamy sauce that’s pure comfort in a bowl. Perfect over egg noodles or rice for cozy nights in.

Recipe:
Sear 1 lb sliced sirloin in 2 Tbsp olive oil + 1 Tbsp butter. Remove.
Sauté 1 onion, 8 oz mushrooms, and 2 cloves garlic. Stir in 1 Tbsp flour, add 1 cup beef broth, and simmer.
Blend in ½ cup cream, ½ cup sour cream, and 1 Tbsp Dijon.
Return beef, simmer 5 min.
Garnish with parsley 🌿 and serve warm.

Read more at the link in our insta bio or follow the link here 👉 https://basilandsalt.com/2023/06/24/indulge-in-the-richness-of-beef-sirloin-tip-steak-stroganoff-basil-salt-magazine/

10/26/2025

Light, fresh, and beautifully balanced — this simple salmon toast is the perfect early afternoon bite for two.

Ingredients
• 4 slices smoked salmon
• 2 slices artisan bread, toasted
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp red onion, thinly sliced
• A sprinkle of sesame seeds
• Fresh basil or microgreens for garnish

Directions
1. In a small bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and a dash of pepper.
2. Toast your bread slices until golden and crisp.
3. Spread the avocado mixture evenly on each slice.
4. Layer smoked salmon over the top, then add thinly sliced red onions.
5. Sprinkle sesame seeds and garnish with basil or microgreens.

Serve immediately with a glass of chilled sparkling water or white wine for an elegant, feel-good snack.

Good-for-you fact: Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which help reduce inflammation, support brain health, and promote glowing skin — making this indulgent snack as nourishing as it is delicious.

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10/26/2025

This Savory Dutch Oven Pot Roast brings earthy, satisfying flavors to the table with ease—just a few ingredients, a quick sear, and time in the oven for rich, tender perfection.

Start by browning your roast in a Dutch oven, then add onions, carrots, and herbs. Pour in broth, cover, and let it slow-simmer until the meat is melt-in-your-mouth tender and the kitchen is filled with warm, savory aroma.

Pair it with a dark, malty porter or smooth ale to complement the depth of the roast—a grounded, effortless meal that satisfies every craving for comfort and calm.

Find the full recipe at the linktree in my insta bio or here 👉 https://basilandsalt.com/2023/10/26/savory-dutch-oven-pot-roast/

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10/25/2025

I am giving away my recipe with each Christmas Cheerful Box Purchase! I developed this recipe for the Food Network, and it was a hit!! You can watch it again on Monday, November 10th, at 4 p.m. EST on the Food Network. The episode is Christmas Then and Now.
https://cheerfulbaker.com/pages/subscription-box

10/25/2025

Creamy, earthy, and perfectly comforting 🍂
This Tagliatelle with Porcini Mushrooms & Chicken is everything we love about fall — cozy, rustic, and ready in under 30 minutes.

Quick Recipe:
🍄 8 oz tagliatelle
🍗 1 cup cooked chicken, cubed
🧈 2 tbsp butter
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🥄 1 cup sliced porcini mushrooms (fresh or rehydrated)
🥛 ¾ cup heavy cream
🧂 Salt & pepper to taste
🌿 Fresh parsley, chopped

To make:
1. Cook pasta until al dente; reserve a little pasta water.
2. In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic and mushrooms until golden.
3. Add chicken, cream, and a splash of pasta water — simmer gently.
4. Toss in tagliatelle, season, and finish with parsley.

10/25/2025

Step into Halloweentown — where fall flavors cast their spell. 🖤🥕
A little sweet, a little spice, and just enough dark magic to stir the spirits.

Halloweentown Cocktail
🥕 1.5 oz Cutwater Spirits Horchata Vodka
🍋 0.5 oz Lemon juice
🥕 1 oz Carrot juice
🌶️ 0.5 oz Cinnamon ginger syrup
🔥 0.5 oz Ancho chili liqueur
🖤 3–4 dashes Angostura bitters + drop of black food dye

Shake everything but the bitters with crushed ice. Pour into a tall glass, add more ice, and finish with the black Angostura swirl. Garnish with a Halloween straw, a mini carrot, and a candy corn pumpkin.