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Sweet Carrot Zeppole! The traditional Italian American street festival donut gets an autumnal twist with warm spices & carrots.
Bamboo Charcoal Challah: it took an international adventure to be able to recreate this mystical black bread here in the US
Salted Ginger Molasses Cookies. Salty & sweet, chewy & crisp. Satisfy just about every single craving with just one bite!
Fried Macaroni & Cheese! (It's what we call a "sometimes" treat.)
Smoked paprika and a blend of cheeses elevate these Smoky Jalapeño Poppers beyond the ordinary bar snack
Homemade pecan milk takes patience, but little effort. The result is a creamy and lush dairy-free beverage perfect hot or cold!
Basil pesto agnoletti (folded ravioli) made with Gyoza wrappers. A practically no-cook summer meal perfect for those steamy days!
Leftover Chardonnay gets new life in this sophisticated wine cake with hints of orange & a sweet & crunchy almond crust
Soft-shell crabs swimming in a buttermilk bath. They're about to be dredged in flour & sauteed in sizzling butter. SO good!
Sour Cherry Almond Frozen Yogurt & a story about my dangerous encounter w/ drug dealers at the local ice cream shop!
Ripe sugar plums and saffron combine for an incredible Peach-and-Plum Saffron Almond Cake.
A half-gallon of "raw" buttermilk from the Amish market...and the blueberry-almond buttermilk cake I made with it...
Sour Cherry Financier (w/ the stems on!) -- an easy to bake treat that will impress everyone who sees them!
Rhubarb, Cherry & Rosewater crumble, bubbly and hot right out of the oven.
Blueberry muffins so perfect, I was barely able to save one to photograph!
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Peek inside strangers' refrigerators to see how & what they eat. Fascinating slideshow from Good Magazine. Is that a snake in that freezer?!
Mini crab cakes with cilantro-lime aioli. These crab cakes are baked, not fried!
Pancake troubles? Follow these tips for perfect pancakes every time! (Plus my favorite Blueberry Buttermilk Pancake recipe!)
This completely flourless Chocolate-Orange cake is rich with hints of almond & boasts a molten dark chocolate center!
This sweet & spicy apple butter practically makes itself while you sleep! And it's made w/ NO added sugar!
A smoky paprika and garlic yogurt swirl makes this vegetarian split pea soup. You won't even miss the ham!
Hazelnut Orange Baklava in a citrus-scented honey syrup. It's almost as easy to make as it is to eat...I promise!
Homemade Pita Bread--light, puffy, and hot from the oven. Make some yourself in about an hour!
What German Chocolate Cake is *supposed* to taste like...
Savory (and easy!) rosemary and goat cheese muffins. Perfect for your New Year's Eve cheese plate!
Orange Ricotta Pancakes so light and fluffy they just might lift off your plate. PLUS, an easy tip for beating thick egg whites!
This cinnamon-apple pie is made with a soft, sugar-cookie-like crust that is as easy to make as to eat!
Dimpled Quince Pudding Cake with notes of nutty brown butter and vanilla
Vanilla Bean & Anise poached quince
Rosemary & Garlic Focaccia warm from the oven
Pear & Cognac Crostata with a sweet whole wheat crust
Squeeze out some fresh blood orange juice and try this blood orange butter sauce served over your fish
Chestnut, Bacon & Green Apple Soup
Learn to make your own Membrillo (sweet quince paste). It's perfect for pairing with creamy, salty cheese!
Sugar and spice make this bacon more than just nice...