Chocolate Whiskey and Beer Cupcakes
Read the full story: Entertaining with Natasha Lawler *photography by Andrea Hubbell; recipe from Smitten Kitchen
Dessert
Rose Macarons
Don’t miss the full story: How to Make Macarons at Elizabeth Street Café *photos by Buff Strickland
How to Make Macarons at Elizabeth Street Cafe
Anytime out-of-town friends come to Austin, one of the first places I take them is Elizabeth Street Cafe. I know I can’t go wrong with what is arguably the cutest café in town (I mean, have you seen the bright pink and turquoise exterior?!) and treating them to the fresh mango and cucumber salad or a warm bowl of bún accompanied […]
15 Delicious & Healthy Valentine’s Desserts
Steal your sweetheart’s heart.
DIY Mini Éclairs
If you’ve ever traveled to France, you likely associate éclairs with the oblong pastries found preciously lined up behind glass cases in patisseries all over the country. Well, today’s versions are a little less pristine, but a lot more fun. Seriously, how can you look at these little guys and not say, “Aww”? They’re miniature versions […]
Gluten-Free Olive Oil Chocolate Cake
Given my history, not to mention the title of my personal blog, it may come as a slight surprise that when Camille told me about her plans for the wellness makeover, I was absolutely thrilled. While I may have made my mark on the web by slinging over-the-top, decadent creations, the way I satisfy my […]
Mexican Pots De Crème
See the full story here! *recipe from Nom Nom Paleo, photography by Wynn Myers
Pear and Prosecco Sorbet
December 31st! Can you believe it?! It’s been an absolutely fabulous holiday season — one of the best yet, to be sure — but all of the wining, dining and non-stop celebrating has me feeling that I’ve perhaps hit my limit on holiday indulgences. I’m gearing up for some serious clean eating in January, but […]
Espresso Chocolate Chunk Skillet Brownies
Sometimes you just need a big warm hug… and sometimes you need a warm brownie with ice cream. In my book, no other taste quite satisfies that craving for warm gooey chocolate that strikes daily occasionally. I just got these adorable mini cast iron skillets and have been brainstorming fun ways to use them. First things first: individual […]
Peppermint Brownie Plot Twists
Click here to see the rest of our glamorous cookie swap party! *photography by Molly Winters
Mexican Wedding Cookies
Most of us have a few foods that instantly take us back to childhood, and these cookies are one of them for me. Growing up, my grandmother “Mo” made batches of her famous sand tarts as the centerpiece to our Christmas Eve gathering each year, and I always looked forward to biting into the buttery […]
Homemade Ricotta Ice Cream
See the full story here! *recipe from David Lebovitz
Is This The Healthiest Thanksgiving Dessert Ever?
Confession: I don’t love pie. I know I know, it’s criminal, especially this time of year, but in my hierarchy of desserts, pie doesn’t even come close to being the top of the pyramid. So around Thanksgiving, you can usually find me getting my pumpkin fill and satisfying my sweet tooth in other ways… these ridiculous pumpkin spice cinnamon […]
No-Bake Pumpkin Mascarpone Pie
I think we can all agree that no Thanksgiving dessert table is complete without pie. Pumpkin, pecan, apple; no matter what your preference, it’s not Thanksgiving without a decadent slice to complete the day’s feast. But between the turkey, stuffing, and array of homemade casseroles and side dishes that grace our table every year, it […]
Teaselwood Apple Pie
Interior designer and owner of Teaselwood Designs, Charity Buchika whipped up this classic apple pie to serve on the front porch of her home in upstate New York. See the full story and all of Charity’s tips for creating a gorgeous fall buffet here. Read below for Charity’s apple pie recipe (and look for her […]
Baked Apple Cider Donuts with Brown Butter Glaze
Typically around this time of year, I find myself daydreaming of ways to spookify my favorite baked treats. Witches, goblins and all the creepy crawly things I can wrap my head around, they’re all there, waiting to be turned into something sweet. But this year, it’s been a little different. The end of the month crept up […]
Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls
I know, pumpkin spice everything has invaded the interwebs this month, but c’mon: it only comes around once a year and the season is so fleeting! And I’m #sorrynotsorry that we’re just going to keep the pumpkin train going for 6 more weeks until we’re officially sick of it. You’ll forgive me once you’ve laid […]
Easy Homemade Caramel Corn
It doesn’t feel like fall until I’ve eaten ______. How would you fill in the blank? For me, it’s caramel apples, pumpkin everything, a steaming mug of chai tea, and sweet-spicy-crunchy caramel corn. I think it reminds me of the fall carnivals we used to have at school growing up, where everyone dressed up and there […]
Halloween Monster Cupcakes
This morning as we took the kids on a walk around the neighborhood, we spotted the first few houses all decked out with giant spiderwebs, ghosts hanging from trees, and witches guarding front doors on their broomsticks. It definitely made me start getting in the spirit of things — which is perfect timing since today’s […]
Maple Molasses Donuts
I think it’s safe to say Summer is officially over. It’s suddenly a little too cold in the evenings to go out in a tee shirt, and naturally I’m craving anything spiced. Now that we can use our ovens happily without resenting it, I think it’s time to get baking. These donuts are the perfect transitional breakfast […]