With springtime officially upon us, I seem to unload a bounty of citrus from my shopping bags after every visit to the market… to the point where my kitchen is literally overflowing. Fortunately, I’ve discovered a tasty solution to my citrus abundance: lemon bars! I baked these in an 8″ baking dish rather than the typical… read more
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The Perfect Bite :: Nutella Shortbread Sandwiches
I (Jess) am always on the hunt for a no-fail cookie, and this simple 5-ingredient recipe turns out perfectly flaky shortbread every time. Add in Nutella — which I daresay is as popular as Oprah — and you’ve got yourself a winner. To prep the dough, I gave my arms a workout with a pastry cutter… read more
The Perfect Bite :: Coconut Tea Cakes
In the spirit of a fresh new year, I (Jess) am working on a few healthier twists to my traditionally indulgent desserts. Today’s tea cakes use only a handful of ingredients and are simple to prepare; without sugar, traditional flour or dairy, they satisfy a craving without cratering a New Year’s resolution. The coconut flakes lend… read more
12 Tastes of Christmas :: Pistachio Truffles
I don’t know about you, but I (Jeanine) am not sure how the Christmas season snuck up so fast this year! Holiday parties are in full swing and I haven’t baked one cookie, shopped for one gift… and I have a tree somewhere in a storage unit (I’m allergic to the real thing). So, today, I have… read more
12 Tastes of Christmas :: Rosemary Pecan Bark
Preparing and gifting holiday treats is one thing I look forward to every holiday season, and this Rosemary Pecan Bark is my current go-to dessert for making and sharing in a pinch! I always have an extensive holiday “to-bake” list of everything I want to make during the season, but thanks to the frantic schedule at this… read more
10 Best :: Dishes with a Twist
Aside from the crisp weather and family time, I think a big part of what makes Thanksgiving (and all holidays, for that matter) so special is the tradition that that gets passed down each year… especially when it comes to the food. Of course it’s hard to argue with time-tested seasonal ingredients, but I love… read more
Tuesday Tastings :: Pumpkin Tiramisu Cake
Tiramisu purists may want to stop reading… this cake is a very loose riff on the classic, bringing pumpkin, cinnamon and almond flavors into the mix with more traditional mascarpone & liqueur. Of course, one bite and any protests will fade away as you sink blissfully into the cozy, creamy indulgence of this ultimate fall… read more
Tuesday Tastings :: Almond & Lemon Baby Cakes
Remember back in April when I shared that I’d finally attempted my lifelong dream of having a Meyer lemon tree in the backyard? Well, after months of (impatient) waiting and watching the green lemons getting bigger and bigger… they’re finally ready for harvest! I’m a major lemon fan and love using it in unexpected ways… read more
Tuesday Tastings :: Stone Fruit Crostata
Although the calendar months technically dictate the changing of the seasons, I secretly think the real marker of a new season is based on what I’m eating… and in that scenario, stone fruit is definitely a season unto itself. Around this time of year my fruit bowl is overflowing with so many peaches, nectarines, apricots… read more
Tuesday Tastings :: Berry & Buttermilk Cake
Last week we produced a holiday photo shoot based on this inspiration, and ever since, blackberries have been having a major moment with me…their deep, moody hue is such a welcome contrast to the bright, neon palettes of the last couple of months. Of course, blackberries themselves are quintessentially summer, and I’ve been buying them en… read more
