Yield: 16 cupcakes
Adding some pizzazz to your cupcakes!
Saturday, December 16, 2017
Monday, December 11, 2017
Sunday, December 3, 2017
Tiramisu
Gwen's favorite cake for her 35th birthday. Serve alongside some honey-ginger ice cream for a perfect dessert.
Yield: One 9"x13" Tiramisu + One 7"x9" Tiramisu
Yield: One 9"x13" Tiramisu + One 7"x9" Tiramisu
Honey-Ginger Ice Cream
This ice cream was a perfect complement to a tiramisu. The ginger is strong enough to taste, but not enough to overpower your palette.
Yield: 3 quarts ice cream
Yield: 3 quarts ice cream
Monday, November 27, 2017
Breakfast Piglet Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Gwen is always on the lookout for a new grilled cheese sandwich. This is a great combination of flavors to start your morning.
Yield: 2 sandwiches
Yield: 2 sandwiches
Monday, November 20, 2017
Baked Goat Cheese Alfredo with Bacon
A big, filling pasta dish that adds in the unique flavor of goat cheese (Gwen's favorite) and bacon (everyone's favorite).
Yield: 10 servings
Yield: 10 servings
Monday, November 13, 2017
Strawberry Sorbet
After spending a morning picking & cleaning fresh strawberries, it was time to sit back and enjoy!
Yield: 8-10 servings (2 scoops per serving)
Yield: 8-10 servings (2 scoops per serving)
Monday, November 6, 2017
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Monday, October 30, 2017
Toxic Waste Mac and Cheese
Gwen brings us a Halloween-themed macaroni dish that is gross to look at and delicious to eat.
Yield: 16 servings
Yield: 16 servings
Monday, October 16, 2017
Monday, October 9, 2017
Roasted Poblano Mac & Cheese
We're always on the search for a good mac & cheese recipe. The peppers add some good flavor without making it too spicy.
Yield: 15 servings
Yield: 15 servings
Monday, October 2, 2017
Pistachio Coconut Cake
This cake combines three of Gwen's favorite things together: pistachios, coconut, and green.
Yield: 14 servings
Yield: 14 servings
Monday, September 25, 2017
Hot Sausage & Cabbage Stir-Fry Wraps
Gwen was in the mood to cook up some stir-fry (as she is often wont to do), and made these tasty wraps. An easy, tasty dinner.
Yield: 4 servings, 2 wraps per serving
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Cherry Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
We wanted to make some ice cream, but couldn't find a recipe that we liked. After poking around for a while, I finally just decided to try some random ingredients that sounded good. Boy, that was the right decision.
Be sure to make the fudge sauce to go on top!
Yield: 10-12 two-scoop servings
Be sure to make the fudge sauce to go on top!
Yield: 10-12 two-scoop servings
Fudge Sauce
Yes, this is the fudge sauce recipe you've been looking for. It pours on smooth, has a creamy texture, and will freeze almost solid on the cold ice cream.
Yield: 4-5 cups
Yield: 4-5 cups
Monday, September 11, 2017
Baked Honey Sriracha Chicken Drumsticks
This is very easy to toss together and makes a ton of chicken. You can easily scale-up or -down the yield by prepping more or less chicken.
Yield: 8 servings, 2 drumsticks per serving
Yield: 8 servings, 2 drumsticks per serving
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Chocolate-Coconut Ice Cream
Nothing beats homemade ice cream on a warm summer evening. You'll fall in love with this creamy, chocolaty dessert.
Yield: 10-12 two-scoop servings
Yield: 10-12 two-scoop servings
Monday, August 14, 2017
Grilled Pork Chops with Arugula Noodles
I was feeling a little adventurous this weekend and decided to experiment a bit. It's not everyday that you decide to turn vegetables into noodles, and we were quite happy with the outcome.
We did 100% arugula in the noodles. Next time we'll do a 50/50 split between arugula and spinach to soften the taste a bit.
Yield: 6 servings
We did 100% arugula in the noodles. Next time we'll do a 50/50 split between arugula and spinach to soften the taste a bit.
Yield: 6 servings
Monday, August 7, 2017
Lime, Coconut, Avocado Gelato
Don't be turned off by the odd ingredients: the avocado brings a rich creaminess that fits perfectly with gelato.
Yield: 10-12 two-scoop servings
Yield: 10-12 two-scoop servings
Monday, July 31, 2017
Monday, July 24, 2017
Monday, July 17, 2017
Peach Balsamic Ice Cream
Right now you're thinking, "vinegar, in ice cream?! Really?" Yes, really. The balsamic will bring out the flavor of the peaches and really make them pop. A few people have tried this and everyone agreed that it was great.
Have a little faith.
Yield: 8-10 servings (2 scoops per serving)
Have a little faith.
Yield: 8-10 servings (2 scoops per serving)
Monday, July 10, 2017
Stuffed Pork Loin
If you're looking for one of the best pork dishes you've ever eaten, then look no further. This is one of the most tender, moist pork roasts I've ever eaten. And the cherries give the stuffing a great flavor. Well worth the prep time.
Yield: 12-14 servings
Yield: 12-14 servings
Monday, July 3, 2017
Sesame Seed Cookies
These cookies have just the slightest hint of anise, perfectly complementing the sesame & butter taste.
Yield: 34 cookies
Yield: 34 cookies
Monday, June 26, 2017
Nectarine Pizza
The strong balsamic flavor is a good counterpoint to the sweetness of toasted nectarines.
Yield: 1 12-inch pizza
Yield: 1 12-inch pizza
Monday, June 19, 2017
Garden Vegetable Frittata
This is a hearty, satisfying dish that fits equally well for dinner as it does for breakfast.
Yield: 10 servings
Yield: 10 servings
Labels:
Bacon,
Breakfast,
egg,
gouda,
green onion,
Italian,
onion,
parmesan,
potato,
shallot,
tomato
Monday, June 12, 2017
Raspberry Sorbet
Strong, tangy raspberry flavor gives this sorbet a potent taste that can be eaten by itself or alongside another dessert.
Yield: 8-10 servings (2 scoops per serving)
Yield: 8-10 servings (2 scoops per serving)
Monday, June 5, 2017
Fondant Potatoes
This is our new favorite way to prepare potatoes. The hard, crusty top is juxtaposed by the soft, tender middle. And the thyme imparts just enough aroma to get your mouth watering while it cooks.
Yield: 3 servings, 2 potatoes per serving
Yield: 3 servings, 2 potatoes per serving
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Onion Ricotta Pizza
I don't normally do vegetarian, but for onions & ricotta I will make an exception.
Yield: 1 12-inch Pizza
Yield: 1 12-inch Pizza
Monday, May 22, 2017
Mini Pavlovas
These are actually quite easy to make and look fabulous. You'll enjoy the juxtaposition of the cruchy meringue with the soft whipped cream and fresh fruit.
Yield: 18-21 servings
Yield: 18-21 servings
Monday, May 15, 2017
Farmhouse Cheddar Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
We've been experimenting with a lot of grilled cheese sandwiches recently. This pulls together a lot of strong flavors: horseradish, cheddar, rye, bacon, to make for a tasty mid-day meal.
Yield: 2 sandwiches
Yield: 2 sandwiches
Monday, May 8, 2017
Pork Nachos
I used a mango habanero salsa to give these nachos a unique flavor. Pick your favorite, bake 'em up, and enjoy a platter of pork nachos!
Yield: 2 servings, to share
Yield: 2 servings, to share
Monday, May 1, 2017
Lemon Gelato
This is the best gelato you've ever tasted. It's so creamy with strong lemon flavor that is super potent.
Yield: 8 servings
Yield: 8 servings
Monday, April 24, 2017
Monday, April 17, 2017
Lemon Avocado Grilled Cheese
The strong lemon flavor of this homemade pesto pairs perfectly with the mild flavor of the provolone cheese. Gwen has labeled this her "favorite grilled cheese ever."
Yield: 2 sandwiches
Yield: 2 sandwiches
Monday, April 10, 2017
Guacamole on Rye Toast
The Serrano peppers give the guacamole just a little bit of kick, which is balanced out by the cream cheese. A great finger food to serve before any meal.
Yield: 2 servings
Yield: 2 servings
Monday, April 3, 2017
Orange Liqueur Ice Cream
This is like eating an orange dreamscicle. Pair it with your favorite cookie and enjoy.
Yield: 12 two-scoop servings
Yield: 12 two-scoop servings
Rye Bread
The smell of homemade bread baking, the strong caraway seeds becoming more flavorful from the roasting.
Yield: 2 loaves
Yield: 2 loaves
Monday, March 20, 2017
Artichoke & Lemon Pesto
The strong flavor of this pesto really sets it apart from the conventional recipes. Use it on simple toasted bread for an appetizer (like I did), or put it with your favorite pasta.
Yield: 2 cups pesto
Yield: 2 cups pesto
Monday, March 13, 2017
Breakfast Popper Grilled Cheese
The fruit jam perfectly complements the goat cheese's strong taste for a match made in heaven.
Yield: 2 sandwiches
Yield: 2 sandwiches
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Monday, February 27, 2017
Pork Tenderloin with Vermouth Sauce
The pork comes out very tender, with the fennel adding a distinctive flavor that is picked up when you de-glaze the pan.
Yield: 6 servings
Yield: 6 servings
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake
This is an amazing cake. The flour-less base is very soft, and the two mousse layers just melt in your mouth. It's well-worth the work.
Yield: 12 servings
Sunday, February 12, 2017
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