Classic Pumpkin Pie

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and I believe it’s never too early for a freshly baked pumpkin pie. Earlier today, I was whisking together the ingredients when Brent asked me what I was making. His response of “it’s about time!” was classic because he has been pretty clear that he LOVES pumpkin pie.
I have [...]

Classic Lattice Apple & Pear Pie

The radiant glow of the moon bounced across the cloud studded sky as I exited the theater Saturday evening. Clearly fall has made its graceful entrance with a crisp chill in the air. This is the time of the year when I crave the warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg. A flip of the ignition and [...]

Grilled Caprese Pizza with Balsamic Reduction

Summer is quickly coming to an end, but there are still a few more weekends to take advantage of outdoor grilling. Sure your neighbors might be satisfied with a classic combination of burgers and hot dogs. They even may be ok with a tub of potato salad mush from the grocery store. You, on the [...]

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

I remember the exact moment when I read about this recipe on Jersey Girl Cooks. I was sitting in my windowless office, procrastinating on a project to make an odd technology sound sexy. Rather than diving into the fabulous world of work, I opted for a much more enjoyable hour of blog reading.
The simple combination [...]

Bacon Bleu Broccoli Salad

Flip through any fundraiser, spiral-bound, cookbook and you’re sure to find at least five listings for broccoli salad. Some of them sound great with simple ingredients that were probably harvested from local country gardens. Others are a little more creative with flavors that, I’m sure, only a mother could love.
There are two common elements that [...]

Chocolate Pancakes

Are these pancakes for breakfast or for dessert?  How about both?  Hard to decide isn’t it?
The idea of making chocolate pancakes was actually inspired by an outlet shopping trip just outside of the Pittsburgh area.  I was sifting through a kitchen gadget store looking for anything I haven’t purchased yet when Brent found a box [...]

Rustic Blackberry Pie

My friend Jimmy has begged me to make him a blackberry pie for years.  Instead of giving into his wishes, he has received recipe variations that contained blackberries, but never a full pie.  My most classic example was when he begged and begged for a blackberry pie, and I decided Goat Cheese, Blackberry and Pear [...]

Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies

I received a text message that said, “Your cookies were a huge hit! They were gone by 9 a.m.”
“I guess they really liked them,” I thought to myself.
It should be no surprise to hear that I typically don’t eat the entire portion of everything I cook.  If I did, my waistline would surely expand to [...]

Citrus and Ginger Broccoli Slaw

I was killing time at the mall when I found myself in the cookbook section of a bookstore.  Brent has recently decided to go on a low calorie diet, which means I’m on one as well.  Oh the pressure.  I was desperately searching for inspiration as I thumbed through the wide assortment of magic potion [...]

Grilled Angel Food Cake with Balsamic Strawberries

This was my dessert for my Impromptu Dinner Party.
When life speeds past you at 100 miles per hour, it’s always good to remember to stop and savor the season’s best flavors.  Like balsamic strawberries with the tender, light and airy texture of grilled angel food cake.  The heat from the grill creates an intense, heavenly [...]

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