Nearly a decade ago, I shared a recipe for a Bunny Carrot Cake. Although it's super cute, I figured it was about time I shared a decidedly less creative dessert that is still perfect for Easter and … [Read more...]
Red Velvet Peppermint Whoopie Pies
I'm having a little bit of a red velvet takeover on this blog. After making the Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies, I knew I wanted to make a Whoopie Pie version perfect for the holidays, specifically Red … [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...]
Grilled Margaritas
You've probably noticed by now that I love to grill. And with that, sometimes I grill some strange things, like this recipe for a Grilled Peach Old Fashioned Cocktail, or this recipe for Grilled … [Read more...]
Old Fashioned Cupcakes
Note: I was sent a Non-Stick Pro 12 Cup Muffin Pan, Silicone Baking Cups, and a Baker's Decorating Tool from OXO. All opinions are my own. September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, so I'm … [Read more...]
Pomegranate Margaritas
You can never have too many festive cocktails to help you celebrate this time of year, don't you think, especially one that uses in season fruit, like these Pomegranate Margaritas! This recipe … [Read more...]
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Note: I was sent a holiday cookie decorating gift basket from De'Longhi, and one to give away. All opinions are mine alone. With the holidays upon us, it's always nice to find extra ways to give … [Read more...]
Irish Brown Bread & Review of Mockmill Grain Mill
Note: I was sent the Mockmill Grain Mill for review. All opinions are mine alone. I have dabbled in bread-making for this blog before. I've made beer bread, sourdough bread, soda bread, and even … [Read more...]
Hot Cocoa Cookies
It's that time of year again! I signed up for the Great Food Blogger Cookie SwapĀ 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...]
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...]
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...]
Irish Soda Bread
Happy St. Patrick's Day! One of my favorite memories growing up was my mom making Irish Soda bread during March. It is a fairly straightforward bread and is really quite easy. The bread usesĀ … [Read more...]
Sweet Orange Salmon with Browned Butter Orange Couscous
After all the pasta, meat, and desserts I've had over the past, oh, month, I think it's about time to switch back to some seafood recipes. This is actually two different recipes from Cooking Light … [Read more...]