Individual servings of desserts inevitably make me think about special occasions and holidays. As Valentine's Day approaches, treat your sweetie to a special dessert that's easy to make, but will help make the day special with the combination of peppermint, chocolate, and cheesecake!
Just in time for Halloween, we're sharing a super simple recipe for candy corn-inspired popsicles. If you are wanting something cool and fun, yet festive, this is the way to go. Makes a great Halloween party treat or just a super cool after school snack for the end of the month.
With perfect weather and a hot grill at the ready, it's time to celebrate Independence Day in style! Everything from inspired burgers to smoky, fruity salsa is on the menu. Of course, kids and adults alike will love the grilled corn with a cilantro-lime glaze!
Have a friend who is expecting a baby? Surprise her with a delightful high tea baby shower and all the fun involved in enjoying tea, treats, and the company of others. Get a couple of friends to help out with the planning and that will be just as fun as the event.
Sometimes, when you have really lovely ingredients on hand, the best way to treat them is gently. No fancy cooking methods, no expensive truffle oil … just good, basic food prepared simply and enjoyed for what it is. Sometimes, you are lucky enough for that approach to involve steak.
A youngster's favorite sandwich becomes a new favorite cake for a birthday or other special occasion. Enjoy a festive dessert that looks like delicious peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. It will bring a smile to the kids -- whatever their ages -- all around you!
When we decide it's time to celebrate at our home, we find ways to take it to a delightful level of deliciousness. Whether that means topping our seared steaks with creamy blue cheese or sipping port with fresh berries, enjoying flavors is just part of living in my sphere. So when a birthday presents itself and the birthday boy loves mint and chocolate, it is only appropriate that a cheesecake featuring both flavors takes center stage.
As the year draws to a close, a pause to reflect upon the cooking that took place in the last year seems appropriate. What's even more appropriate is taking some time to think about the people that cooking has been shared with throughout the year. It only takes a little bit of time to realize just how precious those events are, whether they are routine family dinners or one-in-a-lifetime festive events. They are definitely something to celebrate, in the old year and also in the New Year!
An old recipe gets a new twist when traditional holiday items find their way into the dish. Discover another joy of cooking when you give items like eggnog and cranberries a new way to shine in your holiday dishes without having to find new recipes. After all, 'tis the season to blend tradition and comfort food!
A trio of flavor superstars come together to inspire a wonderful autumn-focused dessert that could easily star in your Thanksgiving dessert. But why wait that long! After all, you'll want to test it, right?
