During these stay-at-home orders, there have been a few foods that I've been craving that I would order frequently from local restaurants. One of my biggest recent cravings was for Messina Social … [Read more...]
Brioche Cinnamon Rolls
Note: I was sent a bottle of Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. It seems like everyone has really taken to home baking while … [Read more...]
Creamy Chicken Paprikash Over Buttered Egg Noodles
Comfort food can take on many forms, but generally, comfort food seems to always have a bit of nostalgia attached to it. Foods from my childhood have become some of my favorite adult comfort foods, … [Read more...]
Eggnog Bundt Cake
I can't believe the holidays are almost here! This year, we are heading up to my husband's brother's house, and I'm in charge of bringing a dessert. I've been testing different recipes for a couple of … [Read more...]
Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Note: I was sent samples of Divine Chocolate's cocoa powder in order to write this post for #Choctoberfest. Opinions are mine alone. I love baking, especially when it helps me prepare for a busy week … [Read more...]
Dulce De Leche Brownies
Note: I was sent a case of Imperial Sugar for #Choctoberfest in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. When I first signed up for this year's #Choctoberfest, I knew I wanted to share this … [Read more...]
Maple Bacon Cupcakes
Note: I received a bottle of Nielsen-Massey's Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract in order to write this post. All opinions are mine alone. #BetterYourBake How is it already nearly October? Every … [Read more...]
Smores Cookies
Note: I was sent OXO's 8-Piece POP Container Baking Set in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. Have you picked up on my love of S'mores yet? :) As a city girl, I don't get the … [Read more...]
Cranberry Pistachio Zucchini Bread
I haven't the faintest idea who decided to put zucchini into bread (and the internet really wasn't much help), but I'm happy they did. At first blush, it seems like an odd choice. But the zucchini in … [Read more...]
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Lactation Cookies
Not going to lie. I never thought I'd post a recipe for lactation cookies on my blog. (And no, I haven't hidden the pregnancy and birth of my first child from you. I made a batch of these cookies, or … [Read more...]
Eggplant Meatballs
The end of April can mean only one thing, Flavors on the Avenue is almost here! Held the last Sunday of every April, Flavors on the Avenue is one of my favorite annual events. The food festival is … [Read more...]
Harira (Moroccan Lamb, Tomato, Chickpea, and Lentil Soup)
Harira is a wonderfully filling and hearty soup originally from Morocco. It can be made with many different ingredients (and can be made vegetarian), but it's typically made with lamb, chicken, or … [Read more...]
Italian Fig Cookies (Cuccidati)
Tomorrow, March 19th, is the Feast of St. Joseph, an important feast day in Italy or more specifically, Sicily. St. Joseph is particularly important to Sicilians, because he is credited with … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Cookies
I don't eat many peanut butter and jelly sandwiches these days. But on the rare occasion that I make myself one, I'm in heaven. There are few combinations as good as sweet jelly and salty peanut … [Read more...]
Citrus Poppy Seed Pound Cake
My mom's birthday was earlier this week and I wanted to make her a treat to celebrate. She might be citrus' biggest fan, so I knew I had to incorporate a couple of citrus components into it. This … [Read more...]
