When a friend put in a special request for scones, I was up for the challenge. I've never made scones before, and I honestly wasn't sure how they'd turn out. One of the issues is the definition of a … [Read more...]
Coconut Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Muffins are the perfect Sunday baking activity to set yourself up for breakfasts throughout the week. I haven't made a batch in so long so I'm happy I finally had time to do so! I was given the … [Read more...]
Strawberry Banana Stuffed French Toast
It's spring! And spring means (among other things) that strawberries are back in season. So what better way to use them than for a delicious weekend brunch? This Strawberry Banana Stuffed French Toast … [Read more...]
Banana Berry Pecan Granola Bars
There are so many fantastic food bloggers out there. One food blog I regularly check is Cookin' Canuck. Dara makes the most appealing looking recipes and her photos are always stunning. She has also … [Read more...]
A Taste of Ireland
With St. Patrick's Day fast approaching I have been thinking back to my trip to Ireland quite a bit. I had such a great time that I wanted to relive a little piece of it, through food of course! I was … [Read more...]
Homemade Pancake Mix
Now don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with store-bought pancake mix. However, are you aware of how easy it is to make your own at home? This recipe makes 16 pancakes; you can store the dry … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Sticky Buns with Caramel-Pecan Drizzle
Today I wrote my first guest post over at A Culinary Journey with Chef Dennis. His page is truly stunning so I am honored to be the guest post this week. Stop on by Chef Dennis' blog to see my post on … [Read more...]
Bacon, Egg & Toast Cups with Spinach
I came across this Martha Stewart recipe this week and was kind of mad at myself for not thinking of it first. It's brilliant. I love the idea of an entire breakfast within one little "muffin". This … [Read more...]
Bread Pudding with Peanut Butter-ROOT Sauce and Sliced Bananas
I have wanted to make bread pudding for a long time. But I've been too lazy to actually search for inspiration. So when the "How to Cook Like A Top Chef" cookbook literally showed up on my door step … [Read more...]
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
At the request of a coworker (and by request I mean he brought in cans of pumpkin puree), I finally made a pumpkin classic -- Pumpkin Bread. Although usually made with walnuts or pecans, I instead … [Read more...]
French Toast with Maple-Apple Compote
I love French toast. I may or may not have had dreams about Sabrina's French Toast (in the Italian Market in Philly) but I always have a bit of eater's remorse when I realize how many calories I … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Spice Bread
I was really hoping to make actual pumpkin bread using Dogfish Head's Punkin Ale, but I couldn't find pumpkin puree anywhere! Two years in a row of crop shortages are making it very difficult for me … [Read more...]
Greek Yogurt with Warm Berry Sauce
I have a serious sweet tooth. To such an extreme, that I cannot have ice cream in my house or I will eat it in one sitting. It doesn't matter if I buy a pint or a gallon. Sigh. It's quite an issue I … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Walnut Muffins
VisitPhilly.com's Philly Homegrown section recently posted fall recipes from local eateries in Philadelphia. All of them sounded amazing and I hope to try them all in the coming weeks, but my pumpkin … [Read more...]
