drinks/snacks/candies
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 [...]
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 [...]
favor-”ette”: sweet “potatoes”
March 13th, 2013
Well I know the month is only half over but I’m going to say that these are officially my favorite “favor-ette” of March! I mean, just look at them! I saw these in Martha Stewart last year and filed them away for this St. Patrick’s Day. I was convinced, however, that they would never make [...]
d.i.y.: sea salt caramels
March 8th, 2013
Let’s just get this right out of the way, shall we? Yes, I fully acknowledge the “irony” of my first post-sugar-free-post-dairy-free recipe being one that contains copious amounts of sugar and dairy. What can I say? I’m back. Okay – sea salt caramels……. This should have been one of my first “d.i.y.” posts – I [...]
sugar free: maple granola with dried cherries
February 15th, 2013
Ugh. NOT liking this sugar-free thing. At. All. It’s not that I’m “craving” sugar so much – it’s just that I’m realizing how automatically I reach for a little something sweet after every meal. And now it’s not there. And there definitely feels like something’s….missing. And please, please don’t tell me to just grab a piece [...]
101: ganache
February 9th, 2013
Ganache is, hands down, THE multi-tasker in the kitchen. With just a few ingredients, minimal time and zero special equipment, you’ve got the base for (are you ready?) THREE different recipes – a glaze, a frosting or some heavenly truffles. I made the truffles. Can you say “Valentine’s Day”?
dotty valentine cupcake toppers (from airheads!)
February 6th, 2013
Okay, I’ll admit it – I was ALL OVER this challenge. As an Alt Summit attendee I received an e-mail from Airheads inviting me to create a Valentine-themed craft, using (what else?) Airheads! No stranger to using candy as a decorating tool (thank you, Hello Cupcake!), I knew exactly what I wanted to do. Polka [...]
dairy free: hummus and (homemade) pita chips
January 27th, 2013
I’m in the home stretch of my dairy-free month and am actually quite enjoying it! I’ll save my thoughts on it all for the end of the month but for now, another great recipe… I don’t know about you, but the “witching hour” does not apply to kids only. At around four or five o’clock [...]
dairy free: breakfast bars
January 24th, 2013
I am SO excited to share this recipe with you all today! First, it is from my newest love – The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook by the amazing Deb Perelman. You’ve seen her across this screen many times, both as the subject of “blove“, as well as the many recipes I’ve posted. Guys – get this [...]
just a pinch: salt
December 17th, 2012
So this is my last “just a pinch” post – did you enjoy the series? I hope so; I really enjoyed sharing it. It has definitely heightened my awareness of, and appreciation for, the difference that using the highest quality of seemingly mundane ingredients can make in my cooking. And baking. And popcorn. Yes, this [...]
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