This lemon yogurt cake is the perfect summer dessert and even tastes better on the second (and third) day after baking. It’s so easy to make, you don’t even need an electric mixer! Try it with a side of fresh berries or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. For those interested in making a healthier [...]
I realize that this post seems a little unusual – pickled green beans?! I know, it isn’t something that sounds too exciting, but when I came across a Bloody Mary recipe that used these as a garnish, I knew that I needed to make them. The Bloody Mary recipe is coming soon – in the [...]
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 [...]
Many of the appetizers that I’ve featured throughout January have been geared toward casual gatherings. I figured it was time to share something a bit more sophisticated – of course, this doesn’t mean labor intensive! These bites make an irresistible nibble with aperitifs or on their own as a more formal appetizer. I like that [...]
A weekend of baking wouldn’t be complete without tackling one of Dorie Greenspan’s foolproof recipes. Traditional madeleines are one of my favorite cookies – perfect with coffee of tea, it’s the ideal mix of lemon, vanilla and butter. Be sure to enjoy these the same day you bake them! Makes 12 large or 36 mini [...]
This is one of those no-fail recipes that everyone needs in their cooking repertoire. One of the great things about this recipe (besides the taste) is that you can half, double or triple all of the ingredients based on your number of dinner guests. This dish is very forgiving – feel free to adjust the [...]
