Quick and delicious weeknight meals
I wish I had a photo of this cake but it was too hectic getting the meal on the table and entertaining guests. But trust me, it was amazing looking and tasting! I turned to my favorite source of the cake recipes — the Cake …
I knew that Tim and I would love these cookies! He loves cherries and I love any baked good with almond extract. The cookies are amazing! A wonderful combination of almond, cinnamon, vanilla, and tartness from the cherries. Dried Cherry & Almond Cookies Giada de …
Not a lot of comments on this recipe other than that these are DELICIOUS! I used semi-sweet chocolate rather than bittersweet.  The cookies are amazing chocolate-y bites. Soft and chewy! Chocolate Espresso Snowcaps Everyday Food 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 4 …
We were supposed to be in the Berkshires this weekend with friends but unfortunately Charlotte got sick. We planned to get our tree and really get into the Christmas spirit. Instead, I was in our apartment for 48 straight hours. But I did have the …
Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We had a great holiday with Tim’s family and Charlotte loved her first big holiday. Tim’s brother and his wife hosted Thanksgiving. I brought two pies — an Apple Crumb and a Pecan Pie. I had never made a …
I haven’t gotten into the rhythm of posting since Charlotte was born but don’t think that means I haven’t been in the kitchen! I have been cooking. Weekly Fresh Direct deliveries, augmented by the occasional trip to Chelsea Market, have allowed me to have food …
by Weeknight Gourmet Guest Blogger Elizabeth Terry Spring is for rhubarb!!! A few years ago, my sister Meghan discovered a love for strawberry-rhubarb pie. I’m not sure I was aware of rhubarb before that, but I certainly am now. We’re definitely in rhubarb season on …
This is the perfect spring dessert! The cake is so fluffy and moist — thanks to the milk and whipped egg whites. And, it is filled with wonderful sweetness from the brown sugar and some tartness from the lemon. Not many suggestions to improve this …
Yesterday was Tim’s birthday! To celebrate, I made a cake that I brought into the office. This was no ordinary cake — it was Holy Cow Cake (as coined by the Cake Mix Doctor). This is not the cake to bake if you are looking …
I first wrote about, and resumed, my family’s Super Bowl cake tradition last year. This year I decided to bake a cake inspired by New Orleans since I was rooting for the Saints. A few notes on this delicious cake… Definitely follow the instructions to …