{move over, strawberries} Raspberry Rhubarb Pie
What do you do when you have the first crop of Spring rhubarb and some frozen raspberries? Why, you make this Raspberry Rhubarb Pie, of course. I will admit I hadn’t previously thought of...
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{recipe} Mexican Green Goddess Dressing
The other night, my sister graciously invited me over for dinner and asked me to bring a salad. She told me she was making potato and chorizo tacos from this fantastic Tacolicious recipe featured in...
{recipe} Pommes in a Pile
Purple potatoes and Yukon golds, butter, salt, pepper, a hot oven, and… you get Pommes in a Pile. OK, I’m going to be completely honest with you: this did not turn out how I...
{recipe} Individual Citrus Almond Cakes with Warm Caramel Sauce
I saw this lovely looking almond cake on The Kitchenette and felt oddly compelled to make it. I say “oddly” because I’m not a huge fan of nuts, and marzipan on its own is...
{recipe} Fettucine with Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Marcona Almonds, and Bacon
Brussels sprouts and bacon–a classic combination. Add Marcona almonds, minced shallots, and touches of cream, white wine, and parmigiano, and you have a 20-minute pasta dish that transcends the mere classic and becomes, well,...
{ebony and ivory} Black Rice Salad with White Soy Sauce
Have you ever heard of white soy sauce? I hadn’t, but when I saw this box at my local store I found myself shielding my eyes from the $18 price tag and bringing it...
{meeeeeeeeeaaaat} How To Cook Steaks On Your Stovetop That Taste Better Than in a Fancy Restaurant
Is there anything more satisfying than a perfectly seasoned steak cooked to your exact liking? For a meat-lover like me, there is not. Unfortunately it can be hard to get that steakhouse taste at...
{recipe + how to} Super Tall Amazing Rainbow Birthday Cake!
Note: this was the most-searched recipe on my previous blog, so I’m re-posting it here. It’s one of my earliest blog entries–from about 3 years ago–so the pictures are a little less polished than...
{candy wonderland} Gingerbread Christmas Cabana – This Year, Santa’s in the Southern Hemisphere!
Christmas is almost here! Yay. That means it’s gingerbread time. Every year we have a theme party, which last year resulted in the Gingerbread Casbah. This year the theme is “Christmas in Summer” so...
{holiday recipe roundup} All The Sweet Holiday Treats That Are Fit to Print
Around Christmastime, there is no shortage of sweet treats to be had in our house. Leading up to Christmas Eve, my mom and I spend a few days in the kitchen filling plates and...
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