Rhubarb Thyme Cakettes with Lemon Zest Crumble
Our friend Rick lives just north of Boston on a beautiful farm and keeps our fridge stocked with fresh chicken eggs. Friday, we got an extra bonus when he brought us nearly 5lbs of RHUBARB. ‘Tis the...
View Article5 Minute Pie Crust: I’ll bring the butter, you grab the berries
This spring, I took an amazing pastry class out in LA from Pastry Chef, Clemence Gossett. So while Pillsbury may have a place in my freezer, this 5 Minute Pie Crust has become a fantastic addition to...
View ArticleVirginia Belle’s Brownies
My folks were out here this past week to celebrate the MasterChef premiere with AJ and me. I didn’t waste a minute asking them to whip up a few of the dishes that remind me of my childhood. I have...
View ArticleKey Lime Pie with Coco-Macadamia Nut Crust and Greek Yogurt
This is one of my favorite summer desserts. There is nothing like chilled custard-y lime flavors to refreshen the palate on these hot summer nights. This recipe is extremely quick and easy. The...
View ArticleAnna’s Molten Lava Cake…approved by Joe Bastianich
Pressure test? psssh! This dessert will wow:) My recipe is quick and easy. The trick is to measure and prep every ingredients so you can quickly combine once you get moving. This chocolate heaven is...
View ArticleRed Porridge with Cream (Rød Grød med Fløde)
When I was 16, I lived in Denmark for 6 months. Some of my nearest and dearest friends are Danish and I grew up with special Scandinavian traditions and specialities mixed into my life back on...
View ArticleLime Infused Watermelon Cubes with Minted Feta
Guilty pleasure confession: I love to sit with an entire, chilled watermelon half on my lap and chow. Give me a spoon and 15 minutes and there will be nothing but rind and one happy soul left over....
View ArticleMacarons~ An Autumn Trio
Let’s face it, macarons are chic little buggers. How can we even think of calories when something is this adorable and well dressed? With a few basic tools and a little finesse, macarons are simple...
View ArticlePumpkin Cheesecake with Walnuts and Gingersnap Crust- Grab your fork!
OK, no sooner did I get off the phone with my mother-in-law to confirm the dishes I will bring down for Thanksgiving this year (PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE at the top of the list!) did I find out that my 3...
View ArticleMammy Two-Foot’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
Mammy Two-Foot’s Chocolate Chip Cookies The Chocolate Chip Cookie certainly must be the most time honored and celebrated American Sweet Treat of our time. And while there is an abundance of fantastic,...
View ArticleCandy Apple “Nachos” for your Little Turkeys
Candy Apples are a favorite treat for us this time time of year. While these Candy Apple “Nachos” are still finger lickin’ good, we have taken some of the commitment out of biting into a whole apple...
View ArticleFleur de l’Orange Christmas Cakes
Citrus is such a wonderful flavor to celebrate during the winter months. I call this cake Fleur de l’Orange because of the layers of orange flavor. The orange juice and Cointreau are forefront and...
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