RECIPES
At the Truitt House, hospitality is at the heart of everything we do. From the moment you step inside, we want you to feel at home. Whether you're a close friend or a new guest, you’ll always receive a warm welcome and a seat at our table.
No matter the occasion, you can always count on a gracious welcome, a delicious meal, and a cozy seat beside those who are always glad to share in your company.
At the Truitt House, the door is always open, and you’re always welcome to stay a while.
Green Pea Soup (That Makes the China Jealous)
Soup invites you to slow down. It doesn’t rush. It asks nothing more than for you to sit, sip, and settle in.
That’s one reason I love starting meals this way. A small first course, warm and welcoming, sets a rhythm for the evening that feels intentional. It’s simple, but meaningful—and when made ahead, even better.
Coffee Cake for Now (and Later)
The ultimate sour cream coffee cake—moist, cinnamon-swirled, and made for sharing. Set a beautiful table, pour the coffee, and serve this irresistible brunch favorite. Bonus: the recipe makes two…one for now and one for later.
If You Only Make One Dessert All Summer, Let It Be Ice Cream
I’ve linked my full Ice Cream Night Kit here—everything I use, all in one place. Whether you’re hosting or just treating yourself, it’s worth it. Level up your ice cream game this summer!
And when you're ready for homemade peanut ice cream... we can talk. I am from Suffolk, after all.
The Year-Long Vanilla That Made a Pie Disappear
Last summer, after a particularly inspiring Ina Garten binge, I decided I was finally fancy enough to make my own vanilla extract.
The Chocolate Pie That Stole The Show
Some desserts are so fancy they feel like they’ve got their own publicist. Chocolate chess pie? It’s more like the friend who shows up unannounced but always brings wine—reliable, delightful, and guaranteed to make your day better.
Westover Winter Soup: A Tribute to Friendship and Flavor
You know that saying, “this hits the spot”? I’m convinced it was coined with G. Lee’s winter soup in mind.
Sweet Traditions: Lime Curd Tart for a Perfect Sunday Supper
This week, I found inspiration in a recipe for a lime curd tart that was simply too beautiful to resist.
Sous Vide Chocolate Pudding for Grown Ups… When You Want to Feel Like a Kid Again
Last week, we watched the Chiefs play the final game in their lead up to another Super Bowl vistory.
You’ll Never Meet a Party Guest That a Frozen Whiskey Sour Doesn’t Like
“She is the best hostess,” they said. “That was the best party,” they raved - Want to know my secret? It was the frozen whiskey sours!
The Creamy, Dreamy New England Clam Chowder We Cannnot Get Enough Of
'Where have you been hiding this soup magic?' Apparently, my kitchen had been keeping its clam chowder secrets better than Area 51.
My Friend Vikki’s Apple Cake (Which She Stole From Her Good Friend Carol)
Try My Friend Vikki’s Apple Cake - Its super moist and perfect with your morning coffee.
Bank Street Blueberry Breakfast Cake
We love to have a fresh cake on hand at The Truitt House (you just never know when a friend might drop in!), and lately we have been loving this fresh blueberry breakfast cake.
Heirloom Summertime Chicken Salad
The delicious heat of the summer just begs for cool food. Nothing says simple and refreshing quite like a good chicken salad.
Truitt House Tomato Tarte Tatin (inspired by Julia Reed)
If ever there was a dish that will change your life, it’s this one. Julia Reed shared this recipe in her cookbook, Julia Reed’s South, which I’ve read cover to cover.