Mighty Mushroom Puff Pastry Boats are hearty, simple-to-make, delicious, and will please all the holiday guests. But, you don’t need a houseful of guests to whip up these delectable treats. Cook these up to celebrate an empty house too — the quiet and solitude deserves rejoicing, too! … Read More Mighty Mushroom Puff Pastry Boats
These Spice Cookies, commonly called lebkuchen, are a classic during the festive holiday season. I’ve been making them for years to give as presents to friends and family and they are always a huge hit. The combination of rich spices and sweet agave (or bee-free honee) is a joy to the senses. Making these cookies… Read More Lebkuchen (Holiday Spice Cookies)
A simple decorating idea to welcome Spring, although I’m not really sure Spring came to the party because it is snowing right now here in Vermont. The wonders of New England haha. But these cupcakes, so bright and cheerful, lifted my spirits. There’s something about cupcakes that bring smiles to every face, so I… Read More Spring Celebration Cupcakes
Squash season is a wonderful season! I love winter squash for it’s versatility; it can be a savory dish or a sweet ending. I made this with carnival squash, but you can make this with acorn squash as well, maybe even butternut. You could serve this as a sweet side dish, or just make it… Read More Twice Baked Winter Squash with Cinnamon Sugar Squash Seeds
I know, it doesn’t look like a ‘lazy’ type of cake, but don’t worry, you can easily make this cake in a 9×9 square pan and just spread the frosting on top without any decorating or crazy stuff like that. I made this last week for my friend Jordan, who celebrated her 30th birthday (oops,… Read More Coconut Carrot Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting