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4 images Kick off your Cinco de Mayo celebrations with these fresh and delicious Tex-Mex inspired Mini Migas Cups. I have never been one to sit down for large breakfasts on a regular basis, but there are a few dishes that inspire me to get into the kitchen as the sun comes up. I adore […]
5 images Chocolate mint ganache is sandwiched between beautiful light green macaron shells to create a lovely springtime dessert. Macarons and I have a love hate relationship; I love to eat them and for a long time have hated to bake them. Now before anyone chimes in with how they’ve never had troubles baking these […]
4 images Make delicious Pumpkin Spice Lattes at home with this all-natural and flavorful homemade pumpkin spice coffee syrup recipe. Confession. I am as obsessed with Pumpkin Spice Lattes (PSLs) as the next basic white girl. When Starbucks first introduced the PSL VIAs I stocked up on approximately nine million instant packages thanks to Santa’s […]
6 images Make a gourmet brakfast in minutes with these Easy Lemon Blueberry Pancakes. Happy Daylight Savings time! Don’t let losing an hour of sleep this weekend be a total buzzkill. Use the extra hour of daylight as inspiration to start the day with a delicious homemade breakfast. Just a few additions to your favorite […]
7 images Our favorite fudge brownies got an extra helping of chocolate chunks and a sprinkling of walnuts to make these delectable Double Chocolate Fudge Brownies. Ah, the great brownie debate. With or without nuts? Whichever side you’re on, you likely take a fairly firm stance on the matter. In making a batch of Double […]
6 images These diamond ring royal icing engagement cookies are the perfect way to celebrate a couple’s upcoming nuptials. Decorating these cookies may be a small labor of love, but the shimmering result is sure to make any bride feel special. To go along with the Elegant Bridal Shower Cupcakes that I baked last month, […]
4 images Petits pains au chocolat are bite-sized pockets of rich dark chocolate encircled in buttery, flaky pastry dough perfect for indulging your sweet tooth. One of the perks of living in San Francisco is that one is never far from freshly baked breads and pastries. My absolute favorite French pastries are pains au chocolat […]
3 images Every now and again a recipe comes along that makes you wonder if this is as good as it will ever get. Tartine Bakery’s brownie recipe has surpassed every brownie that I have ever consumed and has earned the title of most amazing brownie ever. Ever. I received an S.O.S. text over Christmas […]
6 images The variations are endless when it comes to traditional Cajun gumbo. Firm stances are taken on the inclusion or exclusion of ingredients such as seafood, tomatoes, and okra. Our family recipe is a simple recipe of Chicken and Sausage served with a hefty side of tradition and love. Two years ago I shared […]
6 images One simple technique makes it incredibly easy to bake up dozens of Itty Bitty Valentine Chocolate Chip Cookies just perfect for packaging and spreading love. Will you be my Valentine? We are clearly obsessed with the genius technique for using piping bags to make tiny chocolate chip cookies posted by Meaghan over at […]