recipes
like father, like son (sponsored post)
May 17th, 2013
Disclosure: Compensation and product for this post were provided by Quaker, via AOL Media. All opinions expressed here – as always – are completely my own, and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Quaker. You know the song “Me and My Shadow”? Well that is exactly the tune that comes to mind [...]
favor-”ette”: an empty mustard jar
May 8th, 2013
Well, almost empty. I actually thought I had shared this with you already – oops! This is a good one – and so easy. If you use jarred mustard, here’s a great tip for getting every last drop out of that little jar. When there’s about one to two teaspoons of mustard left in the jar (you’ll [...]
d.i.y.: samoas
April 29th, 2013
Oh yes I did. Samoas were tops on my “D.I.Y.” list – I freaking LOVE Samoas. I always associate this time of year with Girl Scout cookies, so it seemed fitting to make them now. Are you a Samoas fan? I always feel like I’m in the minority, totally outnumbered by team “Thin Mints”. But [...]
shortcuts: wonton ravioli
April 12th, 2013
Remember my “shortcuts” series? You know, the one where I was going to post recipes using pre-made ingredients – like puff pastry, or pre-rolled pie crusts? Me neither. That’s because I did exactly one post on the subject – almost two years ago. Oops. I have no idea why I never kept up with this [...]
put the lime in the coconut…
March 28th, 2013
…and make macaroons of course! For those of us celebrating Passover, a can of these in the house is as ubiquitous as a box of matzoh or a jar of horseradish. I’m not much of a fan though – they’re too sweet and sticky, even for me. But these. These lovely macaroons are the complete opposite [...]
you say macaroons…
March 21st, 2013
Passover’s approaching, and I’m on my annual hunt for a few yummy, flourless desserts. And I decided that this year it was finally time to tackle the one. The one I’ve been avoiding for too long now. The one I even TOOK A CLASS FOR. And had yet to make. Yes, it was time. I [...]
favor-”ette”: roasted chickpeas
March 20th, 2013
It’s no secret that I’m a fan of chickpeas – whether in a lunchtime salad or my-current-favorite-snack hummus, you’ll always find at least a few cans hanging out in my kitchen cupboard. But here’s my most favorite way to eat chickpeas: roasted. Have you ever had roasted chickpeas? They’re delicious, and a perfect nibble with [...]
101: classic vanilla buttercream
March 19th, 2013
Ah, buttercream.Whether it’s for a cupcake, a batch of whoopie pies or a birthday layer cake, every baker should have a great buttercream (or two) in her arsenal. And though I’ve made my share of buttercreams/frostings/icings over the years, I’ve never been quite satisfied. They’re either way too sweet. Or too greasy. Or both. And [...]
with love
March 18th, 2013
So I have this friend – R. And I love him so, so much. R lost his mom last week, after a long and unpleasant battle with a chronic illness. I’ve been talking to R a lot over the past few weeks, as things seemed to be escalating, and the prognosis was not good. Hearing [...]
“simply” perfect
March 15th, 2013
When it comes to my favorite foods, I’m a simple gal at heart. Give me a great burger, a slice of toasted pound cake, a classic BLT, and I’m happy. But sometimes “simple” can be quite deceptive. Take stuffed shells. It’s one of my very favorite dishes – cheesy, saucy – what could be better? [...]
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