Can you name the first ten digits in Pi? No? Well, you're in good company, because neither can I! Fortunately, you don't need stellar math skills to know that cinnamon + caramel + pecan pie = deliciousness. Instead of spending the day trying to memorize 3.14159265359..., why not celebrate this annual celebration by baking a... Continue Reading →
Rich and Creamy Low Carb Espresso Cheesecake Bars
I don't really have an interesting story behind this one. I really like espresso coffee ice cream, and I really like cheesecake, so I decided to experiment bringing the two together, and the result is (expectedly!) delicious! If you're looking for a sweet treat that you can eat for breakfast or dessert, than look no... Continue Reading →
Little Bite “Petite Bouchée” Biscuits
I have this weird fascination with bread. I love bread. I love the texture of it, but I don't like eating traditional bread, or biscuits, for that matter. Instead, I keep thinking up new and creative ways to make different types of bread and biscuits, and here's one of my results. I first made these... Continue Reading →
Non-Traditional Breakfast Brownie Cake Scones
Everyone loves brownies. I think we can all agree on that, right? They're fudgy and moist, and you can always find some way to make them more fun, whether it's adding raspberries or nuts or chocolate chips. Last week I wanted some way to disguise "dessert" as "breakfast" so I decided to bake brownies in... Continue Reading →
Not Your Grandma’s Garlic Roasted Potatoes
Potatoes are a holiday staple, probably because they're so versatile and easy to work with. Mash them, boil them, bake them, fry them - the possibilities are endless! It may surprise a lot of people, but I don't really like potatoes (with the exception of the ever-addicting french fries, of course). To me, they're just hot and mush.... Continue Reading →
Kid-Approved Healthy Carrot French Fries
I love french fries. I mean, who doesn't? But who wants to deal with all the carbs and the guilt? Fortunately, I've found a much better alternative: carrot fries. I'll be the first to admit that I don't like cooked carrots. Baby carrots are passable with a good dip, but otherwise carrots have always just... Continue Reading →
Nice ‘n Crunchy Cheerio Snack Bars
The best thing about the holidays? Getting time off work to spend with family and friends. The worst thing about holidays? The cooking! No matter how good the dish is, there's always a pile of dishes leftover in the sink after company leaves, and that's no fun for anyone. So this holiday season, here's a... Continue Reading →