These Grilled Chicken and Brie Sandwiches with Mango Chutney and Balsamic Onions make a perfect meal or party dish! Ciabatta, with its chewy open texture, offers up plenty of nooks and crannies to capture the rich, creamy Brie, tangy mango chutney, and tender balsamic onions.
I typically leave sandwich-making to my husband. He’s quite passionate about the art of a good sandwich, and there’s really nothing finer than eating an awesome sandwich made by someone else. Am I right?…
These Chocolate Tuile Cigars with Whisky Ganache feature wafer-thin chocolate cookies loaded with boozy chocolate. This truly decadent treat provides a sweet alternative to the idea of celebratory cigars!
Have you seen the Darkest Hour yet? I love this amazing portrayal of Winston Churchill’s early days as Great Britain’s Prime Minister during World War II….
With a small bowl of marinara sauce for dipping, these cheesy, garlicky pizza chips make a fun party appetizer for your Super Bowl or Oscars Party!
One day last winter, a friend and I woke up early to take our kids for a snow day in Truckee, CA. We spent the morning sledding, building snowmen, and throwing snowballs at the snow park….
Add some zing to your breakfast routine with these bright and flavorful lemon-lime pancakes. While this simple recipe comes together quickly, it makes breakfast feel like a special occasion.
On the weekends, my daughter Tessa loves to make pancakes for breakfast. I’m usually still trying to sleep when she starts talking about recipes with my husband, but somehow, once they start chatting, my ears perk up and I can’t help but join them in the kitchen….
Sweet red pears blend perfectly with pungent Gorgonzola and aromatic sage in this flavorful, comforting risotto. Dispensing with the constant stirring typically associated with risotto preparation, this red pear risotto with Gorgonzola and sage recipe comes together easily and efficiently.
When pears are ripe and in season, my family can’t get enough of them. While this sweet, delicate fruit tastes perfect fresh, I can’t resist finding ways to use them in the kitchen….
Homemade graham cracker cups filled with sweet, tangy lime curd come together in adorable little lime tarts. Simple to serve, these eat-by-hand treats make a perfect party dessert.
A couple of years ago, we planted citrus trees along the back fence of our small yard. As these evergreen trees grow and fill in, we’re hoping we’ll look out our windows to see a wall of green….
Start your day right with a quick and easy single serving breakfast crisp. Top your favorite fruit with a quick mix oat-cinnamon streusel topping and enjoy warm, delicious crisp in less than 10 minutes!
Last week Eliza asked if she could have some leftover berry crisp for breakfast. Since it’s packed with fruit and topped with oats, we didn’t have any objections….
Give decadent chocolate brownies an elegant flair by swapping out a traditional square pan for a fluted tart pan. Top wedges of brownie tart with vanilla ice cream, homemade caramel sauce, and cinnamon pecans to create a sophisticated brownie sundae.
If you’re looking for a way to transform a casual sweet treat into something elegant, bake it in a fluted tart pan….
Sweet, nutty cake layers interspersed with a decadent ganache come together in this peanut butter cake with chocolate ganache. Indulgent and flavorful, this cake is a peanut butter lover’s dream.
My kids both love to bake, which should surprise no one at all….
Ladled over spaghetti, these classic meatballs with simple tomato sauce epitomize hearty comfort food. Serve a crowd with this generous recipe or hoard the leftovers for easy meal planning.
When I told my kids I’d prepared spaghetti and meatballs for dinner last week, they couldn’t contain their excitement. They actually cheered with sheer joy! For meatballs!…
