Quick and delicious weeknight meals
I’ve never really made candy before. I associated making candy with other recipes that require you to be more precise than I really enjoy being. I assumed you always needed a candy thermometer and I already have way more kitchen equipment than either of my …
I made these cookies for Tim’s “snack day” at work along with the Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprints. Mine did not turn out as pretty as Giada’s but they were delicious! So moist from the *whole* container of ricotta cheese. And, such great lemon flavor from the …
My friend Emily made these cookies for Thanksgiving and they were delicious! I needed to make a holiday treat for Tim’s office so I decided to make them. What says Christmas more than chocolate + peppermint?! Do not overbake the cookies. I followed the instructions …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Here is a delicious sugar cookie recipe. I don’t think the cookies needed 15 to 20 minutes. Check on them at 12 minutes. I decorated the cookies with red sugar and red and green M&Ms to make them festive! Enjoy! Merry Christmas! Classic Sugar Cookies …