Over the past few years, I have developed what I like to call a “lighter” meat ball recipe. Let’s face it: there’s very little in the world more comforting than a bowl of pasta and meatballs. But they are certainly not good for you. Take a look at all the different recipes out there for… Read More A Lighter Meatball
Happy (early) Easter! I recently began a search for something festive to make for the holiday. When I was growing up, we would eat Greek tsoureki, a slightly sweet yeast bread traditionally eaten at Easter. The problem is that tsoureki takes an entire day to make, and I simply don’t have that kind of time this… Read More Hot Cross Buns
Last week was a good week. Why, you may ask? Amazon delivered Gesine Bullock-Prado’s new book, Sugar Baby, over a week before its release date! You may think I’m a nerd for considering this the highlight of my week, but the book is absolutely fantastic and I strongly advise you to run out and buy it. Sugar… Read More Florentines
This past weekend, I got out several cookbooks with the goal of finding a cookie recipe I had not tried before. I wanted to give a tin of cookies as a little thank you gift for someone who did something kind and generous for me, and thought this occasion warranted something new and special. Now peanut butter… Read More Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Oreos are the most amazing mass-produced food to have ever existed in the history of the world. Too bold a statement? I think not. Two not-too-sweet chocolate cookies held together by a sweet, creamy, vanilla filling. Dare I say, they are perfect. It turns out that making your own Oreos is quite easy! And not only… Read More Homemade Oreo Cookies