While writing this I can overhear my husband singing along to Pete Townsend. It's not the expected rendition of one of the The Who's famously loud and
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Meyer Lemon Tart and a Recipe Round-up
When life gives you lemons, make...something sweet. I've always been a big fan of lemons and their pucker power: Lemon meringue was my favorite flavor of pie
Friday Faves and a Craving for Pickled Jalapeños
The jalapeños made me do it. This past New Years Eve we were celebrating at my friend Mandy's house, doing those things that people do on that auspicious
Roasted Tomatillo and Green Olive Salsa
Grab the tortilla chips, because this zesty, homemade tomatillo and green olive salsa is so easy to make, and full of amazing fresh, tart, and briny flavor
Friday Faves plus Truffled Mushroom with Prosciutto and Tallegio Grilled Cheese
It's almost over. My weekly ode to the grilled cheese will soon be on hiatus until next April. If you missed my Sweet Pear and Rosemary Honey with Havarti
Magazine Submissions plus Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream and a $100 Visa Gift Card Giveaway
It snuck up on me and I'll take that as a good sign. Unlike the date of a one of my weight loss weigh-ins or a dreaded college exam, it wasn't an occasion
Sweet Pear and Rosemary Honey with Havarti Grilled Cheese
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches. They're not just for lunch anymore...and National Grilled Cheese Month continues. This past weekend was a rainy one, where the clouds
Honey Smoked Ham with Fig Spread Grilled Cheese
There are few meals in my life that once I light upon them become an obsession. The humble grilled cheese is that sandwich. No matter what form, no matter what
Turkey and White Cheddar with Caramelized Onion & Grape Grilled Cheese
Hallelujah and haul out the tambourines. It’s National Grilled Cheese Month! Grilled cheese. A brilliant choice by whoever is the event-of-the-month designator.
Garlic Soba Noodles with Grilled Shrimp
Wow, what a week its been. And before I can even think of digging into one of my favorite recipes, I have to say thanks. Thank you, thank you, thank you. This
Announcing the Cookie Cravings Cookbook Plus a Giveaway
Hey! Guess what? We've birthed ourselves a cookie cookbook. I'm thrilled to announce that Cookie Cravings cookbook is now available! And to celebrate its
Girl Scout Thin Mint Mini Pies Plus Girl Scout Cookie Recipes
I was never a Girl Scout. I guess I either didn’t make the cut, or I just had my fill with being a Brownie, the lower tier in the scouting world. Brownies were
Grandma’s Scrambled Egg Recipe
I have a love/hate relationship with Daylight Savings Time. I love it for giving me more time to do “fun stuff”—verses "boring stuff"—with Smudge, like
Crushing On Kristen Doyle of Dine and Dish and Baked Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
There are some food bloggers in the webisphere who seem to have it all pulled together, with so many good things going right, making what they cook, photograph
Craving > Spicy Hominy and Chicken Soup for SoupaPalooza
It's been one sorry, sorry, SORRY winter for snow. Usually by this time of year I've had my snow shovel out at least 8 times and have created at least 4
Announcing > Cookie Cravings Cookbook and Nutella No-Bake Cookies
Yep, it’s been one of those weeks. As in: Awesome. It started off with a fantastic weekend when we surprised Smudge and her 7 y.o. bestie with a trip to Vegas
Mini Hot Dog Rolls and My Academy Award Recipe Round-Up
Paparazzi-chased limousines and never-ending flash of camera flashes. Form-fitted, haute couture-dressed beauties dripping in diamonds floating down the
Puff Pastry with Sabayon Custard and Strawberries
Tender, buttery puff pastry hearts mingle with a rich, marsala wine-infused sabayon and fresh strawberries for a sophisticated version of pudding. I just
Easy Frosted Valentine Sugar Cookies
These Valentine cookies get an extra boost of flavor from the almond extract in the dough. Top with your favorite royal icing or cream cheese
Pork Belly Sliders and Recipes for Superbowl Bites
I have a long tradition with the Superbowl, and most of them I even remember past the 3rd quarter. Now let me just say, in my defense, those memories usually
Red Velvet Cupcakes Plus 10 Red Velvet Recipes With a Twist
And another one bites the dust. As in years. As in last week was my birthday. It was a whirlwind week, filled with workin’ the day job, my once-a-week
Lobster Etouffee and 5 Cajun Crustacean Recipes
Baby its cold outside and I’m ready for some heat. So this big mama is pointing my cookin’ compass to ‘Nawlins baby! My first intro to real New Orleans cooking
Bubbly Champagne Punch
This bubbly and festive champagne punch recipe is my go-to drink for holiday parties and it's always a crowd pleaser. I love my bubbly so when Carson Daly is
Savory to Sweet: 6 Quick Breads and Cranberry Nut Bread
Food gifts are always a highlight of my gift giving holiday regimen. Is it because I like to cook? Or maybe because I like to eat (!). This year I was inspired
Presenting the Debut Issue of FoodieCrush Magazine
Listen. Can you hear it too? The trumpets trilling and the drum roll building into a frenzy as the champagne corks pop and richochet across the
Green Beans and Shiitake Mushrooms Plus 5 Simple Thanksgiving Sides
The stories are what I remember the most. Everyone gathered around my Grandma Mary Jane's dining table set with her best crystal and china—that I now have. The
Roasted Butternut Squash and Turkey Chili
This turkey chili with roasted butternut squash and sage tastes like fall in a bowl, with some Mexican flair from roasted pasilla peppers. Everywhere you
Pumpkin Gnocchi with Hazelnut Browned Butter and a Magazine Sneak Peek
So happy for the weekend, and wow. Just wow. This fall has been a gorgeous one. There’s almost nothing I love more than fall light–how does it actually warm you
Ham and Cheese Baked Egg Cups
I’ve been a bit obsessed with food in cups. You could say its due to my uber-busy life right now that I’m looking for ways to maximize my family’s
Baked Peppered Ricotta Crostini with Roasted Tomatoes
I've been feeling a bit DIY these days. And I blame it all on fall. Homemade pizza dough, fresh baked bread from MY oven and even making tofu from scratch (a
Baked Apple Cups
Our neighbor has an apple tree. My daughter covets that tree. Patiently waiting. Waiting since spring, when I cut down our apricot tree that I don't think she's
Crushing On Bee Yinn Low of Rasa Malaysia and a Gyoza Recipe
As a big fan of Asian cooking—and certainly eating it—the super popular blog Rasa Malaysia was one of the first blogs my husband and I were converted to