Food trends are fun to explore, and the explosion of spiralized dishes has piqued my curiosity for quite some time. Prior to the mainstream accessibility of a range of spiralizing options, I assumed someone with tiny hands, a samurai-sharp knife, and Zen-like patience carefully crafted any vegetable swirls my eyes came across. Part of me…
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Rum Away with Me – Pineapple Coconut RuMuffins
Two golden pineapples purchased at the peak of ripeness. They ventured to another city, carefully nestled in their own travel bag. Set on a foreign counter, they relaxed, observing the silly goings-on of a weekend vacation between friends, making it all the way to the end of the trip without being moved from their counter…
To Peach His Own
Blueberry & Peach Crunch Taking advantage of seasonal fresh fruit for baked desserts is smart. What is also smart, is keeping a variety of frozen fruit options on hand in the freezer for convenience purposes. Raspberries, strawberries, peaches, blueberries, rhubarb, plums… any of these can be utilized for a simple and scrumptious dessert ready in…
Rainbow on a Platter
Baked Sweet Potato Fries Standard sweet potato fries get a violet twist with the addition of a Japanese sweet potato. The mauve exterior and pale buttery flesh pair up beautifully with the rust orange of the traditional sweet potato we see so frequently in the south. The nuances in flavor and texture make this combination of warm…
Cheesin’ in Savannah
An extended weekend in Savannah during the spring brings wavy cobblestone paths, jasmine-scented air, and over-indulgence at its finest. The food and beer scene in this historic southern city goes far beyond the energetic atmosphere of River Street; it laces throughout magnolia-lined walkways of this homey hood studded with pearls of delight! One of our…
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cupcookies
A warm oven transforms dough and candy into delectable cookie nests that softly envelop rich Reese’s Cups. 1 Package Miniature Dark Chocolate Reese’s Peanut Cups 1 ¾ Cup AP Flour 1 Tsp. Baking Soda 1 Tsp. Kosher Salt 1 Stick Butter, Room Temperature 1 Egg, Room Temperature 1 ¼ Cup Brown Sugar 1 Tsp. Vanilla…
Panini by Numbers
Similar to so many conveniences in our lives – drive-thrus , the internet, individual sized ANYTHING – possessing a Panini maker is not vital to our survival. However. Having one in your possession, experiencing the evenly melted cheese completely warmed through in between bread with perfectly pressed grill marks, is life changing… or just meal…
Quarky Peanut Butter Banana Muffins
These muffins contain an ingredient I had never baked with prior… Quark! For those unfamiliar with Quark, never fear, the name represents something very simple and delicious. This quirky cousin to yogurt is actually a cheese. As a fan of Greek yogurt and its high protein content, I felt intrigued when I discovered this alternative….
Faux Fromage
Cheese has a warm and gooey place in my heart. Creamy Havarti, briny feta, soft brie, silky mozzarella, salty parmesan… I love cheese. But. I also empathize with the vegan plight to achieve successful alternatives that emulate all that is delectable about cheesy perfection. In that vein, I found a delightful experience in sampling the…
Turn that Frown UpsideBrownie
Salted Double Dark Chocolate Brownies Problem: Figurative sandbags filled with soot and grime weigh down each emotional and physical limb of your body. Solution: Engage in the gentle therapy of manipulating butter, sugar, and chocolate. You’ll feel better, and then these brownies will happen. Win-win all around. 1 ¼ Cups AP Flour 1 ¼ Cups…
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