With Valentine’s Day coming up, one’s thoughts may drift to chocolate, roses, and berries. But a heart-shaped box of chocolate, a dozen roses, and some chocolate-dipped strawberries are so cliche. We can do much better than that! So, I took …
Holiday Baking: Blissful Pumpkin Muffins
I’m an avid pumpkin dessert-lover, so when this season rolls around, I have a blast getting into everything and anything pumpkin-related. Last year, I was enamored with this pumpkin and pear spiced muffin recipe. This year, I’ve found a muffin …
Decadent Dessert: Buttery Sticky Buns
For some, the new year kicks off with new self-resolutions, as it represents a fresh opportunity to make changes for the better. I embrace the new year for its promise of opportunity and potential, but I don’t make new …
Sweet & Simple: Honey Cornbread
What I love about the holiday season is the fact that we consciously think about and express our appreciation of people who mean a lot to us, and acknowledge those sentiments in communal and festive ways. While I hope that …
Pumpkin & Pear Spiced Muffins
Walking down the streets, I see an army of over-the-knee boots, chunky knit hats, long jackets, and thick scarves. The wind feels more chilly than refreshing, and my favorite part about getting home (besides getting a bear hug from my …
Airy Chicken Pie for Summer
I love the comforting warmth and savory richness of a thick and creamy chicken pot pie. But I also love taking the first bite into a spanakopita (a Greek spinach and cheese-stuffed pastry), the tissue paper-thin phyllo wrap shattering effortlessly. …