Ladies. Gents. Children. Toddlers...it's officially the start. The start of the holiday season. Are you one of those prepared holiday/early shopper people? I wish I was one of you. I am not. I'm the antithesis. I'm talking...tree finally goes up
For years, I have struggled with homemade mac and cheese. It just doesn't work when I make it. It turns out grainy and clumpy and just plain gross. Creamy is definitely more my style. I've always thought my failures were
Nutella pound cake is unbelievably moist from the rich chocolate-hazelnut spread added to the batter. The cake is especially good with coffee ice cream.
My friend Sante shared his hermit recipe with me - a simple, drop-style, spice cookie loaded with tiny currants, chopped walnuts, and finished with a bit of icing.
Every dish that I make (and that subsequently appears on this here blog) is tried and tested by my toughest critic and ally: my husband, Brian. He is very, very honest in his reviews, which is a good thing but
I made a huge mess this afternoon in my oven making these cakes! Learn from my mistake and make this cake in a 9 x 13 inch baking pan rather than little cakes.
A classic and rustic French side dish made of sliced potatoes gets a mini update making it elegant and worthy enough for a Thanksgiving side dish. Search:
A summertime French-inspired Fresh Tomato Tart, baked in a buttery crust with rounds of cheese & fresh herbs--direct to you from the sunny south of France! David Lebovitz - living the sweet life in Paris
This recipe came from a friend from dental school. She brought these to several gatherings. Once I tried them I knew I had to get the recipe. I love these. They are so good. I don't make them very often
The best-kept secret of your chewy-cookie-making friends revealed: pudding. Savor these chocolaty creations, then try our pistachio, lemon and vanilla variations.
This is not your mother's cheesecake: It's the classic dessert topped with a fluffy, whipped layer of vanilla mousse. Sorry, Mom...but you always said to go the extra mile.
