Wild Mushroom Papardelle
I’m inspired by simplicity. And when that simplicity is bathed in butter? Even better. This pasta dish contains two kinds of mushrooms: dried porcini mushrooms...
Strawberry Hibiscus Jam
Strawberry and hibiscus bring out the best in each other, and never is that more apparent than in this delightful jam. Fruity and floral and...
Brussels Sprout Mac ‘n Cheese
It’s been a long time coming, this mac ‘n cheese. I’m fairly loyal to the boxed stuff, and will admit I had never really tried...
Baked Lemon Risotto
Hello, spring. Hello, sunshine. Hello, gorgeous flower cocotte. Who would have ever thought cookware could bring such happiness? In part 2 of our ongoing partnership...
May Kitchen Challenge: Ginger Ale
I’ve become somewhat of a ginger ale connoisseur in the recent months; after having decided that alcohol just makes me feel icky and tired of...
Speculoos Cookie Sandwiches
Speculoos! It sounds like something out of Harry Potter. And indeed, they could most definitely be described as magical. You might be more familiar with...
Homemade Poppy Seed Burger Buns
Am I the only one that’s disappointed by the serious lack of beautiful burger buns available at grocery stores these days? It’s aisle after aisle...
Gorgonzola Lamb Burgers with Pickled Cherry Relish
As this year’s canning season draws near, I figured now would be a good time to start using up what’s left of last year’s preserves....
Chocolate & Hibiscus Macarons with Hibiscus-Infused Ganache
You guys. I was seriously worried I was going to fail my own challenge. Is that even allowed? I’ve made 6 batches since I first...
Hibiscus Flower Enchiladas
Let’s just go ahead and call this what it is, ok? Hibiscus week. Seriously, though, I didn’t realize a pound of dried hibiscus would be...
Hibiscus Mango Sorbet
When life gives you mangoes… Lots of gorgeously golden, sweet and juicy mangoes… Make sorbet. Clearly. In what could only be described as kismet, I...
Thai Red Duck Curry
A long, long time ago in a place far, far away (a.k.a. back when we were in college), there was a Thai restaurant that we...
