Adding a cranberry compote to sweet, cinnamon pear filling makes for a quick and easy dessert that lives up to its name! Continue reading
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Cinnamon Dolce Latte Cookies
One of my favorite winter drinks at Starbucks is the cinnamon dolce latte. Technically, the cinnamon dolce latte is not one of their seasonal drinks (you can get one all year long!), but I think it’s the perfect warm beverage for snowy, January days like today. It’s sweet, spicy, and caffeinated – three of my favorite things. Cookies are also a favorite of mine, so today I’m baking whole wheat cinnamon dolce latte cookies. Continue reading
Butternut Squash Pizza
…with pancetta and caramelized onions
Now that a full week of November has gone by, it’s officially time to start planning that Thanksgiving dinner menu. If you’re looking for a fresh, new appetizer to start your day of thanks (and eating) off right, look no further.
Coconut Chai Cupcakes
…from a boxed mix
I am not usually a proponent of overly sweet and chemical-packed boxed cake mixes, but when I’m in a pinch, a boxed mix can be a huge timesaver. These coconut chai cupcakes are so simple to make and elevate packaged cake mix to fine cupcake cuisine. Continue reading
Maple Apple Pie
…with a braided crust
What could be better than a trip to Vermont in the fall? Well, after spending some time in the kitchen this weekend, I’d venture to say an apple pie made with freshly picked Vermont apples and pure Vermont maple syrup might be even sweeter than seeing this scenic state.
Butternut Squash Soup
…with a fresh thyme crostini
What better way is there to ring in the first cozy weekend of October than with some creamy, savory butternut squash soup? There isn’t one. This is, in fact, the best way to celebrate October’s arrival. If you don’t believe me, just try it for yourself. Continue reading
Chocolate Mocha Sugar Cookies
to brighten your day…
We’ve all heard the “This Little Light of Mine” song, right? The amount of times I sang this song as a kid undoubtedly surpassed my counting abilities at the time. Although I’m sure I drove my parents crazy, there was no way I could forget this catchy tune’s important message.
But as you grow up and your daily life starts to get filled with bigger problems, more stress, and less time, it can be harder to remember to let your inner light shine. So every now and again it’s nice to be reminded that you are still a bright star with oh-so-much sparkle. And what better way to remind someone than to bake some shining sugar cookies – especially if they’re chocolate.
I’ve tried to make chocolate sugar cookies a few times, but no matter what recipe I used the dough was always a little too sticky and wouldn’t stay firm long enough to cut out shapes. Sugar cookies are pretty basic, so you would think the most difficult part of the process would be decorating (especially if you’re me, and you get easily carried away with a piping bag).
After many ill-fated attempts, I finally found the perfect chocolate sugar cookie recipe. This dough stayed firm enough to make all my cutouts in one shot without having to put the dough back in the fridge before rolling it out each time. And as an added bonus, there’s espresso in the mix. Coffee and chocolate – does it get any better? Continue reading
Healthy Lemon Buttermilk Pancakes
…with (not so healthy) blueberry syrup!
After a long week of whole grain cereal, there’s nothing better than treating yourself to a real breakfast on the weekends. But breakfast foods (at least the ones I like) can be disappointingly unhealthy. As much as I love a Belgian waffle piled high with whipped cream and powdered sugar, it’s probably not the best way to start my day. So this Saturday I served up some satisfying lemon pancakes with blueberry syrup that hit the spot without making me feel like I had to hit the gym later. Continue reading
wonderfully made 