Zucchini Pistachio Cupcakes – an irresistible spiced dessert with a zingy lime icing and topped with crunchy pistachios. You’ll actually forget you’re eating your veggies too. There are so many fun things to make with zucchini, due mostly to its versatility and ability to add moisture to lots of baked goods. Think chocolate zucchini cake, … Read More about Zucchini Pistachio Cupcakes + VIDEO
Blueberry Crumblies
I swear it’s health food! Really…it is. Think antioxidants. Yes, I know everyone is trying to fit into their summer wardrobe…but I’m weak, so pathetically weak. But you already know that about me. I also want to proclaim that elastic is an underrated textile. It should be a staple in everyone’s clothing repertoire. Who needs zippers and tight-fitting buttons anyway. … Read More about Blueberry Crumblies
Shrimp Rockefeller Stuffed Mushrooms with Parmesan Crumbs
My love of stuffed mushrooms started when I was very young thanks to my Aunt Mary. Every holiday Aunt Mary made mushrooms stuffed with pork sausage. A simple starter to a large festive meal but always a crowd pleaser. Somehow, no matter how many of those mushrooms she made, it was never enough. My cousins and I … Read More about Shrimp Rockefeller Stuffed Mushrooms with Parmesan Crumbs
Mixed Berry and Cherry Clafoutis + VIDEO
Clafoutis is a traditional, rustic, custard-like, French dessert that uniquely “shows off” summer fruit in the most delicious way possible. And it couldn’t be easier to make! This particular version is packed with fresh cherries, raspberries and blueberries, all at their peak of ripeness. Clafoutis As your clafoutis bakes in the oven, the berries and … Read More about Mixed Berry and Cherry Clafoutis + VIDEO
Better than Robert Redford Dessert + VIDEO
This sinfully delicious, 4-layer, no-bake cake is officially known as Better than Robert Redford Dessert. Now why would they call it that? With the recent engagement and impending nuptials (2009) of Robert Redford to his long-time girlfriend, Sibylle Szaggars, I guess we can say Robert is officially off-the-meat-market. Sorry ladies. Those of you who … Read More about Better than Robert Redford Dessert + VIDEO
Chicken, Nectarine and Red Onion Kebabs
Get the pool toys out and clean up the grill. This dish is going to knock you right off your knickers and into your swimsuit. You’ll wonder where springtime went. With warm weather upon (most of) us this recipe is going to be the perfect reason to head outside this upcoming holiday weekend and start cookin’. If … Read More about Chicken, Nectarine and Red Onion Kebabs
Honeydew Rita-Margarita
Say hello to summer! I couldn’t wait any longer. The honeydew melons in the market have been calling me with their sweet siren songs. I usually wait until the month of June when honeydew is really at its peak. That’s when these melons arrive at the store from local farms, perfectly fresh and sweet. Right now the … Read More about Honeydew Rita-Margarita
Caprese Salad Kebabs with Spinach-Basil Pesto
With the warm weather upon us (100 degrees for the past two days at my house) I know I will be attending countless backyard barbecues, pool parties, graduation celebrations and other outdoor events. What will all these events have in common? Yucky, mushy salads that have been sitting out and left to glop together in the summer’s … Read More about Caprese Salad Kebabs with Spinach-Basil Pesto