Beef and Avocado Fajitas
For my birthday a few weeks ago, my parents surprised me with a huge box of meat. Grass-fed, humanely-raised beef. Unusual, yes, and unexpected, but...
Fun with Fondant.
My first practice for the wedding cupcake decor, proper colors and all. I bought some adorable little flower molds, some pre-packaged fondant and gumpaste, turquoise...
Fusilli With Peppers, Zucchini, and Feta
I love quick, refreshing meals. Ones that you feel took virtually no time to prepare, yet are still just as satisfying as the 4-hour-long fancy...
Mexican Seafood Posole
Something different for dinner. This soup had an amazing flavor, we were left wondering where it came from. Extremely simple ingredients produce an incredibly complex...
Dark Chocolate Creme de Menthe Cupcakes
Happy St. Patrick’s day to you! I’ve had these on my mind for quite some time now, I’ve been plotting and scheming and planning my...
Caramel Banana Cupcakes
After our delicious Valentine’s day dessert of caramelized bananas, I’ve had caramel and banana on the brain. It’s such a rich and satisfying combination, one...
French Onion Soup with Thyme and Gruyère Crostini
A rare indulgence… Taylor decided he wanted to make French Onion Soup, with all it’s rich cheesy goodness. And yes, that cheesy goodness was indeed...
Spinach and Sundried Tomato Fritatta
We’re no strangers to fritattas. However, there’s always an element of skill and patience required to make them – being able to cook a huge...
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes
Yes, you heard me. Cookie dough cupcakes. Could there be anything more perfect? It was my birthday yesterday, and in my mind, the world’s best...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Bites
What defines a cupcake? Is it the shape? The texture? The frosting? Because while these might look like mini-cupcakes, I don’t think I’d consider them...
Tequila Sunrise Cupcakes
Ok, is it just me, or do I tend to bake cupcakes modeled after drinks? Chai Latte, Hot Chocolate, Strawberry Lemonade… see a pattern developing?...
Halibut with Grapefruit Beurre Blanc
You have to know we didn’t just eat banana tarts for Valentine’s day. We’re not that crazy. We actually ate a delicious dinner, something fancy...
