We’re in the midst of a quiet weekend, and on this lazy Saturday, a simple, lemony apple tart felt right. This one has a rustic cornmeal-flecked crust and apples tossed with brown butter and lemon zest. [Read more…]
dried cherry and cacao nib brownies
Every girl says this, I know, but I’ve never been one for Valentine’s pomp. Years ago Brian and I swore off even trying to go out to dinner after a 9:30pm reservation at Prune had us actually sitting down at 11pm on a Tuesday night. Still, we usually exchange a record or two (the standard gift for all occasions) and he’ll get me some Mast Brothers chocolate and flowers (I may be low key in other regards, but flowers are required.). In a gesture I adore, he also gets flowers for our daughters. And I like to surprise him with something sweet, since Valentine’s Day is an excellent excuse to bake up a rich dessert.
Brownies seemed like a good place to begin my Valentine’s baking, especially since, after weeks of healthful eating, treats were necessary. [Read more…]
cognac medjool date ice cream
A very boozy, completely delicious Cognac and Medjool date ice cream recipe. Jump to recipe. [Read more…]
spicy maple cinnamon hot chocolate
Cozy up to a mug of spicy maple cinnamon hot chocolate, made from scratch! Jump to recipe. [Read more…]
cranberry apple pie
A sweet and tangy cranberry apple pie recipe with a beautiful decorative leaf crust.