Christmas Tree Cupcakes

Yield: 16 cupcakes

Adding some pizzazz to your cupcakes!

Gingerbread Cupcakes with Eggnog Frosting

Yield: 24 cupcakes

Combining classic holiday flavors into a tasty cupcake.

Cranberry Orange Cheese Ball

Yield: 10 servings

Cheesy Sausage Stew

I'll admit that this one isn't much to look at, but it's very tasty.

Yield: 16 servings

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

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

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

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

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)

Greek Feta Fondue

A rich, flavorful sampling from the Mediterranean.

Yield: 6 servings

Peanut Butter Spider Cookies

Spooky, Halloween cookies!

Yield: 64 cookies

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

Turtle Fondue

Chocolate, caramel, & pecans in a creamy dessert fondue.

Yield: 6 servings

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

Pistachio Coconut Cake

This cake combines three of Gwen's favorite things together: pistachios, coconut, and green.

Yield: 14 servings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Casserole

Yield: 8 servings

Honey Sriracha Chicken Pizza

The sauce on this chicken is amazing.  Probably my new favorite pizza.

Yield: 1 12-inch pizza

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)

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

Sesame Seed Cookies

These cookies have just the slightest hint of anise, perfectly complementing the sesame & butter taste.

Yield: 34 cookies

Nectarine Pizza

The strong balsamic flavor is a good counterpoint to the sweetness of toasted nectarines.

Yield: 1 12-inch pizza

Garden Vegetable Frittata

This is a hearty, satisfying dish that fits equally well for dinner as it does for breakfast.

Yield: 10 servings

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)

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

Onion Ricotta Pizza

I don't normally do vegetarian, but for onions & ricotta I will make an exception.

Yield: 1 12-inch Pizza

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

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

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

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

Pork, Broccoli, and Bacon Pasta

Yield: 12 servings

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

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

Orange Liqueur Ice Cream

This is like eating an orange dreamscicle.  Pair it with your favorite cookie and enjoy.

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

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

Breakfast Popper Grilled Cheese

The fruit jam perfectly complements the goat cheese's strong taste for a match made in heaven.

Yield: 2 sandwiches

Blueberry Basil Goat Cheese Pie

It sounds weird.  Stop thinking about it and just try it.  You will be happy.

Yield: 12 Servings

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

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

Blackberry Coconut Cupcakes

Yield: 21 cupcakes