Mini Blackberry Pear Pies
byAlthough we have yet another heat wave to deal with here in Southern California, I am still very stubbornly baking as much as possible. It…
November, 2016
Roasted Butternut Squash
byRoasting is my go-to method for vegetables. It does wonders in bringing out the natural sweetness, especially of already sweet vegetables like winter squash. Roasting…
10 Ways to Beat Holiday Stress
byThe holidays are nearly here. All the travel, cooking, eating, parties, visiting family, gift giving, and schedule filling. That’s a whole lot of opportunities…
Cranberry Pecan Biscotti
byBiscotti are Italian cookies that are traditionally made with almonds and are dry from being baked twice. Twice baked breads and goods were prepared…
Sweet Potato, Kale, and Onion Tart
byI’ve mentioned before how I adore pastry dough. That love has sparked another recipe that totally knocked my socks off. Flaky pastry crust holds…
Too Much Screen Time
byThe other night we put a classic children’s movie for Dominik to watch for the first time: “My Neighbor Totoro”. Of course, he absolutely…
Kale Mashed Potatoes with Garlic Red Wine Gravy
byThese mashed potatoes are a family favorite. Creamy and perfectly smooth potatoes are given a bit of a healthy boost from kale mashed right…