Peppermint Brownie Madeleines
These Peppermint Brownie Madeleines combine dark chocolatey flavor with a unique combo of light, chewy and crunchy. Is it a cake or a cookie? I resisted buying a madeleine pan…
Read morePoached Pear Salad with Goat Cheese
Pears, poached in red wine and cinnamon, add a festive touch to this Poached Pear Salad topped with goat cheese, pistachio nuts and pomegranate seeds. I am a serious pear…
Read moreCoquito: Coconut Eggnog or Not Eggnog
One. Last. Treat. Coquito… Coconut eggnog. ‘Cause one kind of eggnog is never enough. It’s been quite the holiday eat-a-thon, err, season. With out-of-state college kids home for the holidays,…
Read moreA Big Green Party and Salmon Phyllo Cups
Yes you can serve super easy and elegant Salmon Phyllo Cups on compostable plates! Have yourself a greener holiday party today! Whew, it’s been a busy week—full of holiday festivities!…
Read morePear Gingerbread Upside-Down Cake
With sweet pears and spicy gingerbread, this Pear Gingerbread Upside-Down Cake is a perfect holiday treat. Even better with ice cream and caramel sauce! Life has been crazy. In…
Read moreChocolate Mascarpone Pie – 4 Ingredients
Rich and chocolatey with a chocolate cookie crust, this Chocolate Mascarpone Pie is quick and easy and perfect for any occasion. Every year, I bring pies for Thanksgiving. My brother…
Read moreCranberry Glazed Pork Chops
Cranberry Glazed Pork Chops are elegant and “comfy” at the same time. The savory pork and glistening berries make it a perfect dish for Valentine’s Day or Christmas dinner. What…
Read moreHoney Sweet Potato Pie
Honey sweet potato pie is rich and flavorful, but packs a healthy punch of vitamin A. Perfect for the holidays — or an anytime winter treat! When is an indulgence…
Read moreA Christmas Cookie Swap (or Not): Chai Tea Cookies
Fragrant & sophisticated but with an air of warmth and wholesomeness, Chai Tea Cookies are perfect for a cookie exchange, hostess gift or just for snacking. Are you ready for…
Read morePumpkin Drinking Custard (aka My Liquid Breakfast)
Rich, golden and satisfying, pumpkin drinking custard is as delicious as vanilla drinking custard but healthier—and perfect fall to New Years! I waited years to try making drinking custard — after…
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