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...

Spring Vegetable Minestrone

Ok, I wasn’t really planning to post this one. But it turned out so amazingly delicious I decided to at least snap a final...

Butterscotch Birds’ Nests (or “Haystacks”)

For some reason, my neighborhood grocery store decided to place their Easter candy aisle this year smack in the middle of….the produce section. Surprising?...