Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

How to make the perfect blend of fall flavors and the taste of childhood? Pumpkin Whoopie Pies, of course! There’s no better way to...

mailbox mondays: apples for baking

Hey Ali, Do you have any advice on what kinds of apples are best for baking? There are so many recipes out there I...

Roasted Butternut & Bacon Pasta

‘Tis the season once again to make the transition from the yellow and zucchini squash of summer….to the rich, sweet squash of fall. Of...

Chicken Tostadas

My crazy-busy season of the year has officially hit. From conferences and launching new programs at work, to teaching my first-ever cooking class last...

Summer Squash & Corn Chowder

Mmmmm…I love this time of year. We’re caught in between of two of my favorite seasons, and it’s glorious. Some days are filled with...

giveaway: baker charm necklace

For all of you bakers out there — I have an absolutely “charming” giveaway for you this week! Excited to introduce you to Sarita’s...

Flatbread Veggie-Lovers Pizza

Some weeks I do well with eating healthy. And then some weeks I seem to utterly and miserably fail…especially when I’m working long hours...

Peach, Chicken & Pepper Jack Quesadillas

Growing up, I was the girl who always ordered quesadillas. At all of the great local Mexican restaurants my family loved, at Applebee’s (don’t...

White Chocolate & Strawberry Ice Cream

Ok, I’m still playing catch-up this week highlighting some of my favorite recipes that I made/photographed this summer, but somehow didn’t find the time...

Sweet Potato & Zucchini Hash

I recently saw a recipe for potato and zucchini hash and loved the idea! (But wasn’t all that crazy about cooking up two russett...

Bell Pepper Egg-In-A-Hole

Ok, this was one recipe I had to try… :) Recently came across it in an issue of Martha Stewart Everyday, and was definitely...

10-Minute Ice Cream Pie

I actually made and photographed this ice cream pie at the beginning of the summer, but kept forgetting to post it! Oops!!! So alas,...