I put this asparagus dish out on Easter and it really drew some ooohhhs and aaahhhs from the crowd. In fact, I think it was the most impressive of all the dishes I served, and it was a pretty nice … Continue reading
This is one sweet little cake. Dense, rich and full of almond flavor with a crunchy, candylike topping. I went through a phase in my early twenties where I became obssesed with recipes that called for almond paste. Once I … Continue reading
I can usually exhibit a decent amount of self control when it comes to desserts. I learned this skill at a young age when I worked for a big law firm where it seemed every day we were in a … Continue reading
We’ve all eaten many lemon bars and I’m sure that many of you have baked dozens of them. The recipe I’m sharing today, however, is my mom’s recipe, and it is spectacular. Her recipe calls for powdered sugar in the base … Continue reading
One more quick post before the big day! I’ve got this beautiful goodness resting in my fridge along with my Very Berry Cranberry Sauce that I do every year. Pies are baking in my oven and I have visions of … Continue reading
One of the very cool aspects of working with Allrecipes through their Brand Ambassador Program is that each month we partner with different brands and have the opportunity to try their products and recipes. This month one of those brands … Continue reading
We were catapulted straight into summer with blazing hot temperatures last weekend so we headed out to our local farmers’ market and strolled under gorgeous blue skies. One of my absolute, all-time favorite things to do. There were red, ripe … Continue reading
This is an interesting little cake. Somewhat rustic but completely refined at the same time. It is nearly flourless, which results in a dense, chocolately cake but it’s suprisingly light in texture. I’ve made it many times since I came across … Continue reading
My husband has quite a talent for mixing drinks. This talent was discovered later in life. There were not many cocktails being consumed in this house. I think it may have had something to do with these people. As the … Continue reading
I I found something wonderful to do with the feta cheese I had leftover after satisfying our Greek Salad craving. I gave this recipe a test run yesterday and when they came out of the oven I thought I should … Continue reading
If you take a gander at my recipe index it’s glaringly obvious that I am not even close to being vegan. But take a look at this gorgeous thing! My vegan sis is responsible for this decadent deliciousness. She came … Continue reading
Here is cookie #3 from this year’s Christmas cookie tray. It’s an oldie but goodie from Nestle that I’m asked to make for the holidays year after year. I’m not sure if it qualifies as a cookie, a candy, or … Continue reading
Cookie #1 from this year’s Christmas cookie tray. What can I say? These cookies are the bomb (that’s right kids, Mom just said “the bomb”, deal with it). Always one of the first to disappear from my Christmas cookie tray. … Continue reading
• Giveaway Closed • In honor of Cyber Monday and in the spirit of the season of giving I am hosting my first giveaway!!! Enter to win this Rachael Ray 12.5″ Non-Stick Skillet and Lil’ Devils 3 Piece Spatula Set – … Continue reading
A few years back I started making my own cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving. I’ve always thought the stuff from the can was great but once you make your own, there’s no going back. I’ve played around with a lot of … Continue reading
