German Chocolate Monkey Bread
February 17th, 2012
I was worried that you had gone a whole week without something insanely indulgent and deliciously sweet.
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Pasta with Walnut Pesto
February 15th, 2012
After a huge steak dinner last night, I just wanted to eat something lighter tonight. The answer presented itself in this lovely vegetarian pasta dish of spaghetti tossed with walnut pesto.
Almond Joy Cookies
January 19th, 2012
Whether you live in Seattle or maybe you have seen the footage of our epic snow storm here (don’t laugh if you live somewhere where snow is normal!)- for us Seattleites this is pretty serious!
Toffee
December 13th, 2011
I am a sucker for sweets, (I am pretty sure that is not shocking to anyone reading this.) But truth be told, there is always something kind of intimidating to me about making candy. It seems confusing, difficult and somewhat magical! (keep in mind this is an honest confession of someone who worked as a professional pastry chef!)
Chocolate Caramel Corn with Cranberries and Almonds
December 7th, 2011
Chocolate Caramel Corn I have a handful of issues when it comes to food. As in the type of issues where one could potentially find me in a dark corner of the closet, well, closet eating. I think my number one “issue” very well may be caramel corn. (does anyone else have a vice this…
Chocolate, Pistachio and Cranberry Biscotti
December 3rd, 2011
One of my traditional Christmas Season Cookies is this Chocolate, Pistachio and Cranberry Biscotti. I have always loved biscotti, and it is a favorite with afternoon coffee in my house.
White Chocolate Almond Bark
November 27th, 2011
One of my favorite things about the Holidays is sharing with others. There are so many ways to do this, but my specialty is sharing through food. This White Chocolate Almond Bark and many other recipes are shared in my shutterfly edible gifts books. I have them here today to give away to you!
Coconut Pecan Pie
November 8th, 2011
One of my all time favorite Thanksgiving delights is Pecan Pie. I love the chewiness, the brown sugar goodness, and the contrast of that sweet gooey center with the flakey crust. Heavenly.
German Chocolate Cookies
September 28th, 2011
These cookies take all of the glory of a soft and chewy chocolate chip cookie, and up the ante with the flavors of a German Chocolate Cake: Chocolate Chunks, Sweet Coconut and Crunchy Pecans.
Cherry Almond Muffins with Streusel Topping
August 9th, 2011
We are at the height of Cherry season in the Pacific Northwest. It is a special time of year, as Cherries are one of my very favorite fruits, and they are totally unavailable the rest of the year.