Simple and quick to prepare, these little Raspberry Lemon Scones are full of tart berry and tangy lemon flavor. They’re perfect for a quick breakfast or afternoon snack.
A few weeks back, Tessa and her friend Kadin snacked on Raspberry Lemon Scones after school. Since Kadin couldn’t seem to get enough of these tender, fruity scones, I told him I’d send the recipe to his mom….
These tender, easy-to-prepare Cornbread Muffins are equally delicious with a hearty meal or with butter and honey as a homey, comforting snack.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard Eliza say, “Mom, can I bake cornbread muffins?”…
The taste of sweet vanilla — which so often features only as a background flavor — shines in these Simple Vanilla Cookies. Not only are they quick and easy to make, they can be prepared with minimal mess.
I recently started baking once a week with Eliza’s fifth grade class. This has challenged me to come up with simple recipes that can be prepared in less than an hour with minimal mess….
With fresh orange zest and juice mixed into the thick batter, these Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes bake into tender little treats with a deliciously sweet orange flavor. Topped with vanilla buttercream or freshly whipped cream, they’re reminiscent of the classic orange-vanilla frozen bars.
When we arranged a cupcake decorating date with some friends a few weeks ago, I asked my kids what kind of cupcakes they wanted. Eliza suggested baking some that would taste like Orange Creamsicles….
Super tender and incredibly rich and buttery, these Cheddar Drop Biscuits are perfect for snacking, serving with soup or stew, or dishing up alongside bacon and eggs for breakfast.
I‘ve been volunteering to help with math centers in Eliza’s fifth grade class all year. Until about a month ago, I ran the math games center. My students got to play games like Set, Gravity Maze, Rush Hour, or Tantrix. How cool is that?…
Small and adorable, these Mini Chocolate Cream Pies feature creamy chocolate pudding layered over a crisp hint-of-cinnamon chocolate crust topped with lightly sweetened whipped cream. Hooray for pie!
Most people who send holiday cards get them out in time for Christmas. At my house, we’re not what you’d call super organized about holiday cards….
Inspired by the after dinner drink, these rich chocolate cupcakes topped with minty frosting come together as decadent and delicious Grasshopper Cupcakes.
A few weeks ago, my husband ordered a Grasshopper after we’d finished up our meal at The Boxing Room in San Francisco. I’d never actually tried this after dinner drink that inspired Grasshopper Pie, one of my favorite childhood desserts, so I couldn’t help taking a few sips to see how I felt about it….
Crisp and delicious, these Garlic and Rosemary Grissini look super cool in a vase or pitcher on your table. Not only that, these Italian-style bread sticks are fun to make and shape.
Initially, I started experimenting with grissini recipes — crisp Italian-style bread sticks — because I thought I’d include them in this Jenga Veggie Tower. I soon gave up on the idea, though, when I realized that they absorbed moisture from the vegetables….
Why serve veggies on a platter when you can go vertical instead? Build a Jenga Veggie Tower for your next party. Don’t miss out on this flavorful Creamy Cilantro Dip, either!
Since The Big Short focuses on the collapse of the U.S. housing market, I can’t think of a better appetizer to serve in honor of this best picture-nominated film than a precarious platter of vegetables….
Deep, dark chocolate and refreshing minty goodness come together in these dense and rich Mint Chocolate Brownies.
Eliza fell in love with some ultra precious rainbow heart sugar cookies this week and decided she needed to make them. It’s totally my fault….
