Pork Tenderloin With Burgundy Peppercorn Sauce

I remember as a kid growing up, my sister and I would always tease my parents about their love of freshly-cracked black pepper. We...

Chipotle Lime Shrimp

There are some flavors that are just meant to be together. Peanut butter and jelly…. Strawberries and cream…. Salt and pepper… And one of...

Stuffed Artichokes

Pretty sure fresh, delicious, gorgeous artichokes were on sale at our local grocery store last week for $0.99. Um…YUM. Definitely a deal I couldn’t...

Roasted Garlic and Brie Soup

When I asked my 7-yr-old piano student yesterday to tell me what was new in his world, he rolled his eyes and matter-of-factly informed...

Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes With Fresh Strawberry Buttercream

And….voila! Here is the final recipe from the Cupcake-A-Thon! In addition to being “pretty in pink” (love those cute wrappers!), these strawberry lemonade cupcakes...

Vanilla Almond Cupcakes With Salted Caramel Buttercream

I must confess….I’ve never been a huge fan of frosting. Not on my cookies, not on my cakes, and not even on my cupcakes....

Mayan Chocolate Cupcakes with Cocoa-Cinnamon Buttercream

Ta da!!! Here it is – the first recipe from last weekend’s cupcake-a-thon. Mayan. Chocolate. Cupcakes. YUM! These were without a doubt the crowd...

Spinach Artichoke Hummus

For the final recipe on Day 7 of “Hip Hip for Hummus Week”, we visit a classic cheesy dip translated into a healthier (and...

Roasted Garlic, Rosemary & White Bean Hummus

For Day 6 of “Hip Hip for Hummus Week”, you get to fire up your ovens and roast some garlic! And not just a...

Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Hummus

For Day 3 of “Hip Hip for Hummus Week”, I excited to present one of my all-time favorites — roasted red pepper and feta...

Black Bean Hummus

For Day 2 of “Hip Hip for Hummus Week”, thought we’d branch out past the traditional chickpea to its cousin — the black bean!...

Orange Ricotta Pound Cake With Strawberries

When life gives you a bag of delectable oranges….make orange cake!!! I had actually been wanting to try this recipe of Giada’s for quite...