10 February 2016
Whiskey Cherry Nut Fudge
“I was thinking about making fudge with maraschino cherries soaked in whiskey for Valentine’s Day! What do you think?” “Yuck.” “Hmm, I’m making it.” …and so (...)
20 November 2010
Dining at Daily Grill
Last night Jason and I went to watch the tree lighting ceremony at Fashion Island followed by dinner at one of our favorite restaurants Daily Grill. There is (...)
24 October 2014
Salted Caramel Apple Martini
Happy Friday! Yesterday on Instagram, a friend/reader commented that “(Halloween) looks like it’s my favorite holiday” in response to all of my spider-filled, (...)
6 January 2015
Make-Ahead Freezer Smoothies
Eating healthy is hard work, am I right? Not only can it be time consuming, it also takes preparation which is where I usually fall short. If I haven’t planned (...)
4 November 2021
Cranberry Orange Sauce
Homemade Cranberry Orange Sauce is a classic side to any Thanksgiving meal and pairs perfectly with Thanksgiving turkey. Why open a can when making fresh (...)
4 July 2013
Hot dog with toppings for independence day
Happy 4th of July! Nothing says 4th of July fare like a good old-fashioned hot dog with all the fixings. Here are a few last-minute tips for cooking & topping (...)
30 May 2013
Milk Jar Cookies
Wanna know what’s better than a freshly baked gooey chocolate chip cookie with a cold glass of milk? Nothing. A few weeks back Joanne, Jason, and I stopped by (...)
7 November 2016
Apple Pie Baked Apples
Here’s the thing, I’m not a huge apple pie lover. Gasp, eeek, oh my gawwwd. I know it. But every once in a blue moon a craving will strike and that’s usually (...)
10 June 2013
Funfetti cake batter popcorn balls
The whole concept of “party-popcorn” isn’t a new idea. Recipes for the white chocolate coated, sprinkle crammed, festively colored popcorn has circled (...)
20 January 2015
Pink grapefruit bars
Meet the lemon bar’s sweeter (and pink) cousin the Pink Grapefruit Bar. As most of you know, lemon bars are my weakness and one of the first recipes I ever (...)
1 December 2014
Baked Camembert Bread Wreath
Cheese is a beautiful thing, wouldn’t you agree? Nothing, and I mean nothing, in the world is more delicious than freshly baked bread to accompany it, (...)
13 June 2012
Homemade Peach Ice Cream
Last week on Instagram I asked, you answered, and now I stand here on a cool and overcast June day snapping shots of a freshly made batch of homemade peach ice (...)
8 March 2017
Greek turkey meatballs with mint feta sauce
I can be a very lazy cook. There is a delicious Greek chicken I make which requires a couple of hours of marinading in the fridge before being skewered and (...)
13 July 2011
Double Chocolate Loaf
A double chocolate loaf by any other name is, after all, just a cake! And with that being said this loaf lacks the need for much explanation, praise or witty (...)
12 March 2013
Baileys Irish Cream Cupcakes
As I share this recipe for Baileys Irish Cream Cupcakes in honor of St. Patrick’s day, I’ll start by mentioning that I happen to be an American with zero Irish (...)
3 May 2012
Margarita cupcakes for cinco de mayo
Put that margarita down and pick up one of these my friends because Cinco de Mayo is on its way and I’m making Margarita Cupcakes. Boozy-cakes, as I like to (...)
8 September 2016
Otis Spunkmeyer Oatmeal Cookie Sandwiches
One of the things I most looked forward to about having children was getting in the kitchen and baking with them. Cooking with kids is always crazy and messy (...)
28 March 2013
Deviled Eggs 3 Ways
Let me first start by saying that my mouth is watering as I write this post. It could be Ann’s beautifully illustrated deviled eggs with just a sprinkling of (...)
6 November 2015
Cranberry Orange Pound Cake
Would you like to know how long it took me to bake two loaves of this Cranberry Orange Pound Cake? Well I’ll tell you. It took me exactly two whole days! You (...)
27 March 2017
Surprise Inside Mini Easter Bundt Cakes
I’d be willing to argue that Easter is ALMOST as good as Halloween when it comes to candy. Jelly beans and cream filled chocolate eggs…and my favorite, malted (...)
6 November 2013
Mini caramel apple hand pies
I love baking in the fall; it’s just that simple. There is a natural warmth of flavors, spices, and ingredients that lend themselves to this time of year. Like (...)
23 December 2016
Christmas Cookies and Candy
Happy Friday, friends! Christmas is here, can you feel it in the air? Everyone seems to be on vacation already and I’m really looking forward to spending some (...)
2 May 2014
Peach and Basil Frozen Daiquiri
I’m pretty much convinced that if Giada De Laurentiis and I met, we would be friends, and her recipe for Peach and Basil Frozen Daiquiris confirms that! This (...)
