So, I baked a pie. But not just any pie. The most delightful, plump cherry, balsamic vinegar and almond pie in a GF cream cheese pastry crust. But, it all started with another plan altogether. In fact, it all started with my copy of Tartine […]
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Tomato And Goat Cheese Crostata
I always get excited when local produce shows up in my supermarket or farmer’s stand. This is especially true in the summer months when something new and colorful is always popping up. So recently, when I spotted local Maryland heirloom tomatoes, I had to buy […]
Blueberry and Candied Lemon Focaccia
Although I’ve spent many years cooking and coming up with new recipes in my kitchen, baking has always been a bit of a mystery to me. The perfect formulas that go into each and every baking creation, and they are truly creations as far as […]
Winner’s Circle Black-Eyed Susan Cocktail
The 148th running of the Preakness is just around the corner and, being a true Marylander, I couldn’t let the occasion slip by without dedicating a post to this occasion. Each of the Triple Crown races has it’s own signature drink. The Kentucky Derby automatically […]
French Yogurt Berry Cake
This ridiculously delicious, moist cake that comes together in a matter of minutes is a recipe that French mothers and grandmothers have used for generations to teach kids how to count. One part yogurt, two parts sugar, three parts flour. If you can count to […]
Ratatouille Phyllo Stack
Having a sous chef named Remy, you must have known that it was only a matter of time before I offered up some sort of ratatouille recipe. Well, my friends, that time is now. I love local farm stands, and as soon as they open […]
Spicy Chocolate Margarita
No Cinco De Mayo celebration is complete without a margarita and who am I to stray from this time honored tradition? Margaritas are some of my favorite drinks on the planet. And, although I typically scan the extensive variety of margarita flavors on the menu […]
Perfect Strawberry Muffins
Recently, I went on a several month long search for the perfect muffin, which to my surprise, was not as easy as you would think. Needless to say, there are tons of creative muffin recipes on-line. From bananas foster to coffee cake-streussel to carrot cake-cheesecake, […]
Roasted Tomato Basil Soup With Oven Baked Grilled Cheese Empanadas
The days are getting longer and the sun feels a bit warmer but there’s still a crispness to the air that lets you know that spring is just starting to wake up. It’s on days like these that I long for trips to the newly […]
Mexican Zucchini Lasagna
If you’re like me, you’re always looking for a quick, healthy and delicious dinner to get on the table. And if you’re like me, you’re also always looking for new ways to sneak vegetables into your family meals without hearing too much complaining. Well, I’m […]