These Vanilla Cardamom Sugar Cookies have been in the works since before Christmas. I have been experimenting with different levels of cardamom versus vanilla, making sure the cookie is nice a … [Read more...]
Homemade Squid Ink Fettuccine
I am taking full advantage of the long weekend by making a recipe I've wanted to make for a while now: Homemade Squid Ink Fettuccine! I've been inspired to finally try to make homemade pasta … [Read more...]
Cajun Mac and Cheese
I love a classic mac and cheese. But I also love a spin on a classic, like this recipe for Cajun Mac and Cheese! This Cajun Mac and Cheese recipe is made of elbow pasta with onions, bell … [Read more...]
Christmas Lights Sugar Cookies
These Christmas Lights Sugar Cookies are a bit out of my cookie baking comfort zone. I tend to stay away from any holiday cookies that use royal icing -- I don't usually have the patience for … [Read more...]
Irish Soda Bread Scones
I know St. Patrick's Day was a week ago, but these Irish Soda Bread Scones are so tasty, they need to be shared! Plus, who needs a specific holiday to enjoy something as yummy as Irish Soda Bread … [Read more...]
Irish Apple Cake with Whiskey Cream Sauce
Note: I was sent apples from Stemilt in order to create this Irish Apple Cake recipe. Opinions are mine alone. I am pretty sure most countries and regions have some form of apple cake recipe. And why … [Read more...]
Spritz Cookies
I'm back with another cookie recipe using some of my favorite OXO tools, specifically OXO's cookie press, disk set, and Ceramic Pan! Every year, OXO supports Cookies for Kids’ Cancer and the … [Read more...]
Cannoli Cookies
With Thanksgiving so late this year, I hope you'll forgive me for sharing a Christmas cookie recipe before Black Friday; these Cannoli Cookies are too good to keep a secret! If you're a cannoli … [Read more...]
Election Cake
I had no clue that Election Cake used to be a thing until I saw an article recently about this lost tradition! Recipes for Election Cake are found back to the late 18th century, but apparently the … [Read more...]
Teff Biscuits
Note: I was sent a copy of 30 Breads to Bake Before You Die by Allyson Reedy in order to write this post on Teff Biscuits. Opinions are mine alone. You may have noticed that I don't do much … [Read more...]
Corn Bisque
One of my favorite local restaurants is The House of William and Merry. The creativity and pure deliciousness coming out of that restaurant is impressive! A recent dinner there inspired me to use some … [Read more...]
Strawberry Shortcake Whoopie Pies
This recipe for Strawberry Shortcake Whoopie Pies was a result of my desire to bring a different dessert to a gathering with some of my college friends. My friend who was hosting is a big fan of … [Read more...]
Chocolate Smash Cake
My niece's first birthday is soon, and my sister asked if I would make her smash cake; what an honor! My sister requested a chocolate cake with chocolate frosting, and as this will be my … [Read more...]
Christmas Pinwheel Cookies
Note: I was sent some baking tools from OXO in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. It's the holiday season which means another cookie recipe inspired by some goodies from OXO! This … [Read more...]
Potato Farls (Irish Potato Bread)
I personally did not grow up eating Potato Farls, probably because around me, there was no such thing as leftover mashed potatoes. (I am still a mashed potato fiend, but I've managed to turn it down … [Read more...]
