Sharp Cheddar Popovers
Popovers made with extra sharp cheddar add a little heft to a light weekday meal.
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Cranberry Yogurt Coffeecake
I have had cherry sour cream coffeecake on my to-bake list for a long time now. For some reason, it always gets moved to the bottom of the list. That reason likely has something to do with the fact that I know it would be something that I would have to eat almost by myself. ...
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Chocolate Turtles
Simple chocolate turtles for children to make and grown-ups to eat!
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Steamed Buns with Roasted Pork a la Momofuku
You, too, can make Momofuku inspired pork buns at home.
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Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies
Soft frosted sugar cookies in celebration of fall!
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Amazing Blueberry Muffins with Streusel Topping
Best Blueberry Muffins with Streusel Topping--WARNING: May cause family feuds!
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Baked Doughnuts
Freshly baked doughnuts and hot chocolate in bed...what more can little girls ask for?
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Breads | Breakfast | Recipes | Vegetarian
Cinnamon Raisin Bagels
If I can make delicious homemade bagels, so can you. It really isn't that difficult. Try it and be amazed at your baking skills!
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Sour Cream Banana Bread
The message came loud and clear---bake sour cream banana bread!
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Mixed Berry Muffins
Two important lessons are learned through the baking of these mixed berry muffins....very important lessons.
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Cheese Chile Corn Muffins
Corn Muffins with a spicy and creamy twist.....
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Thai Green Curry
A green Thai curry made entirely without curry paste.....
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Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
Let's celebrate spring--with homemade ice cream. (Even if you are still digging out from snow storms.)
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Chocolate Banana Muffins
Work travel+kids=Mommy Guilt. The solution: Banana Chocolate Muffins!
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Fig, Prosciutto, Arugula Pizza
Fig, Arugula and Prosciutto Pizza---once again an amazingly simple and delicious recipe inspired by The Pioneer Woman.
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Carrabba's Pork Tenderloin with Port Wine and Fig Sauce
Not only did Carrabba's invite me to a day of taste testing, they provided the recipe for their special dish--the Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with the Port Wine and Fig Sauce. This recipe is perfect for a evening in or anytime you want to impress guests. It really isn't that difficult to make but there...
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Olive Oil Cake
It wasn't until about 5:30 last Thursday night that I realized I had NO DESSERT for the risoto party. I had wine. I had risotto. Bread and cheese. Veggies. But, no dessert. I had remembered hearing a lot about olive oil cake and thought I would throw one together. And throw it together--I did. This...
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Risotto Party: Four Recipes, One Night
The challenge: Compare four different varieties of Italian risotto rice. The issues: 1) In order to compare the varieties, I would have to prepare them. 2) Risotto preparation is kind of time consuming. 3) After our trip to NYC, the deadline to finish the review was coming up quickly. I wasn't sure there was enough...
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Chocolate Chunk Muffins
No need for an explanation. We wanted chocolate. We wanted muffins. We made Chocolate Muffins! And they were good. They are sweet---yet not too sweet and are fine for a nice breakfast treat. Here is the recipe: Chocolate Chunk Muffins Adapted from Baking: From My Home to Yours by Dorie Greenspan Prep Time:15 minutes Cooking...
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Butter Mochi
I am worried that this recipe may have been lost in the shuffle of the Korean Classics post awhile ago. And it is very important that you see this recipe. It is so good, so unusual, so interesting that you will be making it for years and years to come. For those reasons, I decided...
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Spinach Lentil Soup
My mom sends packages. It doesn’t have to be a birthday, Christmas or Easter---she just loves to fill up boxes and send them to us. Of course, we love to receive them but sometimes we just have to laugh at what is inside. Last time, the package contained a cute skirt for me, a couple...
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Food Success: Chantrelle Shallot Flatbread
As you may remember, I had some issues with my apple cheddar scones. Everything about them was embarrassing. But then, later that same day, I was redeemed with this Chantrelle Shallot Flatbread. It was good. So good. Like I mentioned before, I received a few samples of dried mushrooms from Marx Foods and made a...
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Food Tragedy: Apple Cheddar Scones
Have you heard the research on multi-tasking? Studies show that those who multi-task do a worse job and are less effective than those that focus on a singular task. I always argue this with Aaron as he can only focus on one thing at a time---and while he is doing his one thing, (i.e. feeding...
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Wild Mushroom Risotto
A creamy delicious wild mushroom risotto made with real wild mushrooms---porcinis, lobster, black trumpet and matsutake hand picked in the Pacific Northwest.
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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
It has been fall for three weeks already and this is my first pumpkin dish-- Pumpkin Bread that rivals the coffee shops version. And I promise--lots more pumpkin dishes coming right up.
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Korean Classics: Bee-Bim Bop, Bulgogi and Cucumber Kim Chee
FoodBuzz Project Food Blog Challenge #2-- Korean Classics: Bee-Bim Bop with Chicken Bulgogi, Quick Cucumber Kim Chee. Butter Mochi for dessert.
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Monkey Cake
Monkey Bread promised---Monkey Cake Delivered.
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Back to School Pizza Bread
Back to school pizza bread will make you the star of your house!
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Soft Pretzels
Homemade Soft Pretzels? Easy Peasy!
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Salty Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
Excited for fall? Me too! To celebrate, I made Salty Chocolate Shortbread Cookies and highly recommend them.
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Black-eyed Peas+Sweet Potato+ Quinoa=YUMMY!
Aaron's turn in the kitchen and he whips up something that is both delicious and good for you! Amazing.....sweet potato quinoa.
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Rainbow Cake, First Try
My first attempt at rainbow cake----sassy and fun!
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Cranberry Lime Scones
Feel like scones but don't want to make a trip to Starbucks? Make some......they are easy, inexpensive, and delicious!
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Easy Dinner Tonight, Part II: Fancy Cheese Straws
Ever heard of fancy cheese straws? I am embarrassed to say that I hadn't. They were so easy to make and delicious to eat and were a total hit with the family!
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Easy Dinner Tonight: Asparagus Frittata
Need a quick dinner tonight? How about an Asparagus Frittata. It only sounds and looks fancy --and is perfect for a night when you feel the need to impress your mom but don't have any time.
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Schezuan Spare Ribs
The future owner of "Karla's Cake and Ribs" divulges the restaurant secret for Schezuan Spareribs.
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Sour Cream Raspberry Blueberry Pancakes
When the kids scream for pancakes, momma takes the opportunity to try something new. How about sour cream, blueberry, and raspberry pancakes? Yum!
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Vegan Banana Chocolate Muffins
Anyone can be vegan---especially with these vegan banana chocolate muffins!
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Cinnamon Rolls—The Best Ever!
fortycakes finds the magic required to make better than ever cinnamon rolls.
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Fourth of July Cake
In an attempt to add more celebration to our household, I made a Fourth of July cake in the shape of an American Flag.
