Category Archives: baking
Lasagna Al’Arrabiata
When you have a blizzard bearing down on you, there’s only one thing to do, in my opinion: make something warm and spicy and hunker down to enjoy. Which is just what my neighbors and I did in the wake … Continue reading
Salsa Verde
This recipe is a little late, but there’s a good reason for it. I actually made this batch of salsa verde on the 11th, over a week ago, for the Big Game. That is, the game when my beloved … Continue reading
Easy Cranberry Walnut Bread
I toyed with the title of this post a little because I was trying to figure out how much information to include in the title. I wasn’t sure “cranberry walnut bread” would suffice; would people realize this will only take … Continue reading
Roasted Zucchini “Fries”
As the summer draws to a close (where did it go???), I’m always faced with the late-summer farmer’s market bounty of tomatoes and zucchini. And while I’m perfectly happy eating them any number of ways, I’m always looking for new … Continue reading
Spicy Kale Chips
My mom has been visiting this week, and we’ve done some good cooking together. We love to make quesadillas (recipe later this week, I promise!) and we’re both a sucker for chocolate so we’ve got some good sweets under our … Continue reading
Basil Brownie Cake
My basil plant is a little out of control right now; I dream about basil taking over my apartment. I’ve even named him Audrey, because there’s no way I’m going to control him. So, thanks to Audrey, I’m always thinking of … Continue reading
Chocolate Snow Donuts
Last weekend, I got to babysit the world’s cutest niece and nephew (trust me, this is verified fact). So, what do you do when you’ve got two days with two toddlers? Well, if you’re me, you immediately think, “What can … Continue reading
Vegan Blueberry Muffins
As I’ve mentioned before, I love cooking weekend brunch. I love getting up late and taking my time about making a meal. It’s a luxury that I don’t have during the week, when I usually scarf down a bowl of … Continue reading
Chocolate Loaf
Inspired by my successful foray into loaf cakes a few weeks ago, I decided to make a chocolate loaf this week. This recipe turned out delicious and so easy to make–it’s the perfect thing for a Tuesday night chocolate craving! … Continue reading
Strawberry Shortcake
Well, sort of strawberry shortcake. Purists believe that strawberry shortcake is only strawberry shortcake when you use a biscuit. When I was a kid, it was done with a spongy cake–an angel food cake or those little cake shells that … Continue reading