Toffee Espresso Chocolate Clusters
Any kid will tell you: October is just one long countdown to Halloween. The whole month revolves around first choosing a costume and then, of course, concocting a plan for cashing in on as many sweets...
View ArticleBlue Cheese, Shallot, and Delicata Squash Pizza
Among my friends, it’s understood that rain and wind means pizza is on the menu. It’s a habit that formed when I was living in Florence when a group of us would religiously meet up at the local...
View ArticlePumpkin Pie Custard with Spiced Streusel
As part of the menu I developed for this year’s The Biggest Loser Thanksgiving menu, I made this lower fat, lower calorie take on pumpkin pie. Yes, removing the crust immediately helped, but I also...
View ArticleNight Market Five-Spice Chicken
Though I’ve never been to Taiwan, there’s one thing I know for sure: I’m a huge fan of night market-style fried chicken. It’s one of a variety of xiaochi (aka “finger foods) found in Taiwanese night...
View ArticleA Virtual Valentine Party {Recipe & Giveaway}
I’m not one for heart-shaped boxes, chocolates, or cupid-clad anything, but I always look forward to Valentine’s Day because it’s a reminder to commemorate the people you most adore. To celebrate the...
View ArticleInspiration: Romance
Whether you love it or despise it, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. While I’m not one for sappiness, it’s a perfect time to celebrate those you cherish, whether you’re cooking for them or...
View ArticleChocolate Pistachio Wafer Wedge
This recipe is dedicated to all you guys out there looking for a last minute, very affordable Valentine’s gift. Yes, I’m calling out the men on this one but it’s with good measure. Over the course of...
View ArticlePretty. Easy. Strawberry-Mascarpone Puff Pastry Tartlets
It’s 4th of July! Did you know that? Yes, yes, why, of course you knew that! But, if you’re a procrastinator like me, you may not be 100% ready, especially troublesome if you’re supposed to be bringing...
View ArticleFlavor Souvenirs and Limoncello Creamsicles
Traveling is one of my biggest sources of cooking inspiration — each trip I go on seems to bring with it a sort of flavor souvenir. Do you know what I mean? Over the years, I’ve brought back a penchant...
View ArticleValentine’s Day: 30 recipes to swoon over
Friends, Valentine’s Day is close at hand so, at this point, you know those restaurant prix fixe menus are off the table. But who wants to spend all that money on a (likely) mediocre meal anyway? I’ve...
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