[caption id="attachment_170" align="alignleft" width="300"] French Toast Doughnut Holes[/caption] When I was younger, circa elementary school era, my mom would pack my lunch for me everyday. Everyday EXCEPT french toasts sticks day. First of all, any type of breakfast for lunch is amazing. It wasn't until I...
[caption id="attachment_159" align="alignleft" width="225"] Lemon Cupcakes[/caption] There is no better way to add sunshine to your day then by whipping up a batch of these tangy lemon cupcakes. I wanted to find something to use the limoncello lemon curd I made in the previous recipe and...
[caption id="attachment_150" align="alignleft" width="300"] Limoncello Lemon Curd[/caption] I first encountered Limoncello when I was studying abroad in Florence, Italy. This Italian lemon liqueur is popular all over Italy but is known to be produced in the south. Traditional Limoncello is made from the zest of lemons...
[caption id="attachment_300" align="aligncenter" width="523"] Pisatchio Coconut Pinwheels[/caption] Pinwheel anything is always eye catching. The shape is common with both sweet and savory dishes. One of the most common pinwheel items in the food category is the "pinwheel cookie". Here I've concocted up a version using, of...
[caption id="attachment_120" align="alignleft" width="300"] Banana Bread Cookies[/caption] I love bananas in general but I love them even more so when they over ripen and I am able to use them in baking! These banana bread cookies have a cakey texture and are topped with a swirl...
[caption id="attachment_110" align="alignleft" width="334"] Pear and Pecorino Cheese Ravioli[/caption] During college, I spent a semester abroad in Florence, Italy. While I enjoyed soaking up all the breath taking art and architecture located at an eyes glance in Florence, I especially enjoyed the amazing flavors and dishes...
[caption id="attachment_104" align="alignleft" width="329"] Peanut Butter Shortbreads[/caption] Ingredients: 12 oz. unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tsp Agave 2 tbls peanut butter 8 oz. semisweet chocolate, finely chopped (optional for coating cookies) Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a standing mixer, mix together butter...
[caption id="attachment_98" align="alignleft" width="283"] Kahlua Filled Chocolates[/caption] A bitter sweet chocolate shell with a creamy kahlua coffee filling. Ingredients: 1 lb Bittersweet Chocolate, chopped 3/4 cup heavy cream 1 tb instant espresso or coffee powder 6 oz. of white chocolate 2 tbs. Kahlua Directions: To make the filling, combine espresso and cream in a...
[caption id="attachment_88" align="alignleft" width="314"] Honey Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies[/caption] Always a fan of oatmeal cookies, these crispy edged, soft centered cookies are tempting as both a late night snack and breakfast bite. Ingredients: 2 Cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp Baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp kosher salt 1 cup unsalted butter,...
[caption id="attachment_83" align="alignleft" width="314"] Pistachio Orange Cranberry Granola Bars with Greek Yogurt Drizzle[/caption] Pistachio Cranberry Orange Granola Bars with Greek Yogurt Drizzle Ingredients for Granola Bars: 8 oz. Old fashioned rolled oats 5 oz Pistachios shelled 6 oz. Honey 1 ¾ oz. Light Brown Sugar 1 oz unsalted butter (plus more for...