Roasted garlic is amazing – sweet, caramelized, spreadable – endless culinary possibilities! Not only does it add great flavor to your favorite dips or vinaigrette, but you can eat the warm, toasty cloves right out of the garlic head. I like to spread the garlic on a piece of crusty baguette. Depending on how I [...]
Tags: Appetizers·Garlic·Roasting·Vegetables
When I first saw this recipe I wasn’t sure what to think – chocolate bread? When would I eat this – for breakfast? As dessert? I certainly wouldn’t be making a sandwich with it. As it turns out, anytime is a good time for chocolate bread! This delicious snack has a great texture – chunks [...]
The moment I heard about beet chips I knew I had to try and make them. Crunchy, healthy, flavorful – what’s not to love about that?! I had planned on making them in January when I was posting a lot of appetizers, but time got away from me and I didn’t have the opportunity to [...]
I love eggs and at this time of the year, there are plenty of excuses to have them around. The only problem is that I can never remember how much time it takes to prepare the perfect soft-boiled egg or how long I need to leave an egg in simmering water in order to poach [...]
With April Fool’s day around the corner, this treat seemed appropriate. This delicious dessert is sublime in its simplicity. There are two easy components to this dish – the rhubarb compote and whipping the cream. When you make this dish, keep in mind that the compote can be a little tart, so you may want [...]
Tags: Compote·Dessert·Rhubarb·Whip Cream
One of my favorite snacks is chips and salsa – actually, to be honest, I could probably do without the chips and just go for the salsa! In the past I’ve always preferred tomato or tomatillo-based salsas and never really paid much attention to other varieties – until recently. I was shopping at Whole Foods [...]
This classic French dessert is traditionally made with cherries, but when I came across a recipe for a raspberry version I knew I had to make it. Clafoutis is a baked, custard-like cake that’s rustic, easy to make and very delicious. It many ways it reminds me of a thick, moist, fruit-filled crepe. Typically, clafoutis [...]
I’ve been knee deep in Meyer Lemons over the last week trying to use up the box I recently received as a gift. In my attempt to keep them as long as possible, I’m trying to find recipes that allow me to maintain the distinct flavor of these lemons long-term. Last week I made Preserved [...]
When life gives me lemons, I preserve them! I recently received a box of Meyer lemons as a gift and was excited about the possibilities – cakes, pies, tarts, marmalade – this was definitely the perfect gift for me! Meyer lemons are plump, smooth-skinned, sweeter than other lemons and have an aroma that has hints [...]
Tags: Fruit·Lemons·Preserving
There’s nothing like a relaxing, leisurely breakfast – especially on the weekends. Unfortunately, there isn’t always time to lounge around and eat – in fact, most mornings I find myself grabbing a quick bite on the go. This homemade granola is an easy, delicious addition to your morning routine, regardless of how much time you [...]
