Get The Fork Out
Get The Fork Out is a food blog written, photographed & baked by Melissa Romito; urban wannabe, lover of wine, with a passion for all things cuisine! She currently resides outside Detroit, Michigan and can be found whipping something up in her tiny kitchen with her nose stuck in a book!
Home Style Apple Peach Pie
Home-style Apple Peach Pie with cinnamon, nutmeg & sugar They say a happy pie is a peach pie, but what makes a pie even happier? An apple peach pie of course! Peaches are a summer treat and with the fall weather beginning to make its way into the Midwest nothing says...
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Smashed Purple Potatoes
Smashed Purple Potatoes with garlic, butter, rosemary, & parsley I know many are looking at this potato and thinking, “What the hell? It’s purple!” Well, let me tell you that this potato is not only healthier and more nutritious than the standard white potato, but the...
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Spicy Jalapeno Margarita
Spicy Jalapeno Margarita with fresh lime juice Looking to add a little pizzazz and overall sass to your summer drink list, then look no further than this Spicy Jalapeno Margarita. It’s perfect for those hot summer days that include a little fun in the sun while...
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Spicy Jalapeno Mojito
Spicy Jalapeno Mojito with fresh lime juice & crushed mint There isn’t really much to say except, “Just drink this.” You will not be disappointed, because I sure as heck am not whenever I whip them up and sling them back. They are perfect for a hot day, but let’s be...
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Elotes (Mexican Street Corn)
Elotes (Mexican Street Corn) Elote is Spanish for “corn,” but it is oh so much more than mere “corn on the cob.” It is what separates the basic boring kernels from blah to kick ass. When living in Chicago in the heart of Logan Square, I would see vendor’s everyday...
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Beer Braised, Pulled Pork Nachos
Beer Braised, Pulled Pork Nachos with fresh radish, jalapeño, cilantro, & drunken onions I like my nacho fixings made from scratch in my household and nothing screams nacho-licious better than beer braised pork, slathered in cheese, topped with fresh garnishes, and...
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The Merry Berry Spritzers
The Merry Berry Spritzers with fresh lime juice Better known as “Grandma’s Drink”, Spritzers are basically a watered down glass of wine. Growing up I was told it was the safest “adult beverage” to give an old lady – aka Grandma – because it allowed her to cut loose...
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Sweet Grilled Peach & Apricot
Sweet Grilled Peach & Apricot with vanilla bean gelato & Sanders caramel sauce It was definitely a weekend of peaches and apricots, first with my Grilled Peach & Apricot Sandwiches and then with my Sweet Grilled Peach & Apricot Dessert! What can I say, I like peaches...
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