Baked Goat Cheese Marinara

Isn’t it amazing how something so simple can look so good in a photo? I posted this to my Facebook Fan Page a couple of days ago because I was that excited to share it before the blog post went live. I figured why should I deny my fans from such tasty beauty? (insert gleeful [...]

Chocolate Dipped Sugar Cookies

Would you believe even Culinary Cory doesn’t always have time to cook everything from scratch? Dare I say I occasionally turn to the semi-homemade way to save a little time? Insert screaming and crying here.
The holidays have been pretty busy for me with a ton of things to do and little time to do them. [...]

Goat Cheese, Blackberry and Pear Bites

When someone offers me a sample of cheese, I perk up and take notice.  So when the folks at Ile De France Cheese asked me if I was interested in trying a sample of their delicious goat cheese, I couldn’t resist the offer.
This was the perfect opportunity to feature one of my most favorite creations.  [...]

Stuffed Green Bell Peppers

After a rainy week here in Pittsburgh, the warm sunshine was a welcomed treat this weekend.  I took advantage of the weather by spending most of the daylight hours prepping my lawn for what will become a canvas of herbs and flowers.  A perfect backdrop for what will hopefully be many meals on the back [...]

Coconut Apple Crisp

Nothing really says fall better than a fresh baked and sinfully crusted apple crisp.  Since I have been making variations of this recipe throughout my youth, I think it’s pretty safe to say I have it down well.  Now that I’m all grown up, the butterflies still flutter when the kitchen is filled with sweet [...]

Baked Pumpkin Donuts

I can’t help it.  There are days when I’m just drawn to it.  Those four big letters glistening in the yellow glow and sparkle of retail extravaganza.  I don’t care if I have to wade through the text messaging hoards of 12 year olds just to find it.  I see it there, hidden in the [...]