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...]
Seared Scallops with a Champagne Vanilla Butter Sauce
Cooking for your Valentine on February 14th and looking for something really different and fun? This recipe from Emeril Lagasse is perfect for a romantic dinner. I really wasn't sure what to expect … [Read more...]
Salmon with Polenta and Warm Tomato Vinaigrette
I've been in a bit of a cooking rut lately (which is why I haven't posted many recipes recently). Work has been busy which means that by the time I get home, I just want to eat something quickly with … [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...]
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...]
Mini Preserves Tarts
This month, Walkers Shortbread sent us a little surprise with our monthly shipment for the Walkers Ambassador Program: Fig and Golden Plum Mirabelle preserves from Bonne Maman! I was so excited to use … [Read more...]
Bourbon Pumpkin Flan
It's no secret that I love pumpkin everything. Sweet or savory, it's a safe assumption that I will enjoy whatever pumpkin treat comes my way. So when I was contacted about restaurants under the Darden … [Read more...]
Honey Buttermilk Biscuits
I've used Melt Buttery Spread in a few recipes on here, including delicious Skinny Iced Pumpkin Cookies, Tim Tam Tarts with Raspberries and Rose Water Whipped Cream, and Shrimp Florentine … [Read more...]
Banana Split Cupcakes
The inspiration for this post is a bit convoluted. I was originally looking for some way to incorporate wet walnuts into a recipe for my dad. My dad is a huge fan of wet walnuts and he just had … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes
Gluten free baking. Does it terrify anyone else? Just me? Hm. Whelp. I finally decided it was time to conquer my fear and try my hand at it. I was sent a copy of Kyra Bussanich's new cookbook … [Read more...]
Peach Crisp with Maple Cream Sauce
My boyfriend really likes peaches. But, strangely enough, he's allergic to the skin of peaches so he really only eats them in desserts. I owe him a peach cobbler at some point, but when I saw this … [Read more...]
Braised Baby Back Ribs and Creamy Polenta with Brussels Sprouts and Pancetta
I've mentioned on here many times, I really stink at getting an entire meal on the table. I can usually handle making the main dish and then I just scramble to throw a salad together and call it a … [Read more...]
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
Happy Pi Day! As a Mathlete alum, Pi Day has always been a part of my nerdy math world. Â And what better way to celebrate than to make a pie? I have some other pie recipes on here, but I have … [Read more...]
Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
I'm so ready for spring. I'm sick of the cold and wind, although we didn't have any snow this year. So I am going to force spring upon you in the hope of it pushing the warmer months up a little bit. … [Read more...]
Cream of Tomato Soup
"The secret of good cooking is, first, having a love of it. ... If you're convinced that cooking is drudgery, you're never going to be good at it, and you might as well warm up something frozen." - … [Read more...]
