A friend asked if I would do some cooking demonstrations featuring local ingredients at the fair. An ounce of self-doubt set in. Speak in front of a bunch of strangers that aren't fully listening and just want to sit in a chair out of the beating sun? Then I told myself not to be lame and seize the opportunity to challenge myself. I decided to do an appetizer and a dessert: parmesan crusted goat cheese with basil oil and these beautiful hand pies. They have all the yummy flavor ... VIEW POST
Holy Monkey Bread!
Saturday morning I sat starving, as usual, and wished that I had a sweet little chef in my kitchen that I could summon to make pure breakfasty deliciousness. Unfortunately, I had no tiny chef, but I did have refrigerated biscuits in the fridge. It hit me - monkey bread! I remember my mom making monkey bread once or twice when I was a kid. I also remember thinking what did I ever do to deserve this plate of heaven? So if you want your kids (or hubby) on their best behavior, just throw out two ... VIEW POST
Coconut Lime Macaroons
These lime macaroons are the perfect baked good for summer. They require only a few ingredients and are super easy to make. The tartness of the lime pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the coconut.I had originally planned to dip the bottoms in dark chocolate...but why mess with a good thing? Start with one can of sweetened condensed milk. Zest two limes. Add the zest and desired amount of juice (I only used 1 1/2) of two limes. Then stir in the vanilla and salt. Finally, add in ... VIEW POST
Dutch Oven Bread
Check out this beautiful rustic loaf. It was beyond easy (no kneading) and it looks so artisan - makes me feel fancy. All you need is a dutch oven. The loaf comes out with a crunchy golden crust and soft and chewy inside. The most amazing part: you get to choose the flavor. The flavor combinations are endless, so let your imagination and pantry contents run wild. ... VIEW POST
Caramel Pretzel Brownies with White Chocolate Mousse
*UPDATE: I won Iron Baker! Thank you SO much to all that voted, you all are the best! And thanks to Melissa @ 20 Going on 80 for creating and hosting the event! Go vote for your favorite entry in Iron Baker! Hopefully it will be this handsome little devil below: Gooey Brownies with a Caramel Pretzel Crust and White Chocolate Frangelico Mousse I'm entering these little sweet and salty treats in the Iron Baker Challenge over at 20 Going on 80. The secret ingredients were white chocolate and ... VIEW POST
I Wanna Marry You Cookies
Well, it turns out that these cookies are just sooooo delicious, that anyone you bake them for, will want to propose to you. You can read about it here in the cook's note. Not only are these cookies addictive and delicious, but they also dirty less dishes. That's right, for these cookies you only need one pot! The way to a girl's heart (at least this girl's heart) is less dishes to wash. I love that these cookies are filled with both white and milk chocolate chips. And I was excited ... VIEW POST