My boyfriend and I were visiting friends this weekend and I wanted to bring a little something for everyone to enjoy. This month's Cooking Light gave me the perfect recipe: Blueberry Coffee Cake with … [Read more...]
Lemon Angel Food Cupcakes
Every Mother's Day, I make my mom a citrus-themed dessert. She loves lemon desserts, so I've made Earl Grey Lemon Squares and a Lemon Tart with Raspberry Shortbread Crust in the past. This year, I … [Read more...]
Gemelli with Brown Butter Beet Sauce and Herbed Citrus Ricotta
I had a craving for beets ... of all weird things to get a craving! Anyway, as I was searching for a yummy beet salad recipe, I came across a recipe for Cavatelli With Brown Butter Beets, Ricotta and … [Read more...]
Whole Grain Mustard Potato Salad
I've never fully understood traditional potato salad. Mayo on potatoes just doesn't appeal to me, especially on hot summer days where you always seem to find it as a side at barbecues and picnics, … [Read more...]
Mini Berry Trifles
I'm so ready for spring. I am trying to will the warmer weather to be here ASAP by making a bunch of spring-themed posts. Sara Lee must have read my mind because they contacted me about using their … [Read more...]
Pesto Pasta with Peas
Yes, it’s technically spring. But. It snowed last night here. So it’s not time just yet to delve into super springy recipes. Sigh. So this recipe for Pesto Pasta with Peas is a happy medium. … [Read more...]
Asparagus with Tomato and Feta
It can be tough to prepare a side dish to go with your dinner on busy weeknights. It's just one more step you probably don't want to deal with when you get home and you just want to eat. But this … [Read more...]
Bourbon Truffles
These Bourbon Truffles are another recipe I made for New Year's Eve. I have actually made this a few times and have altered it slightly from the original Williams-Sonoma recipe to suit my … [Read more...]
Brownie Petit Fours
Here's another delicious dessert I made for New Years Eve - Brownie Petit Fours. (You can read about my New Years Eve party and get a recipe for Honey Citrus Champange Cupcakes here) The original BHG … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Nutella French Toast Casserole
As most of the U.S. has been dealing with seriously cold weather and snow, I thought it was time to share another French Toast recipe. Without fail, people always go out before a storm and stock up on … [Read more...]
Honey Citrus Champagne Cupcakes
Happy New Year!! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season! My boyfriend and I had a New Years Eve party this year, complete with a champagne bar, dessert bar, and a DIY photo … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Cookies
I'm a bit late posting this cookie recipe after Christmas and all but who really gets upset about a cookie recipe? For as long as I can remember, Peanut Butter Cookies have been a part of my … [Read more...]
Hot Cocoa Cookies
It's that time of year again! I signed up for the Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap again this year and got some great ideas for what to bake for Christmas! In its third year, the Great Food … [Read more...]
Caramel Apple Pie
You can never have too many pie recipes during the holidays! This one for Caramel Apple Pie is a great spin on a traditional apple pie that adds caramel to really amp up the flavor. The recipe comes … [Read more...]
Spiced Apple Two Bite Tarts
I love fall treats, but I can't really justify making a whole apple pie for just my boyfriend and I; we would be eating it for days! So I love that this month's Cooking Light had a recipe for mini … [Read more...]
