Animal Cracker Angels and Peppermint Roses
This post is dedicated to those who lost their lives at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut last Friday. Dorothy from Crazy for Crust is part of a group of bloggers who have organized a #BloggersforSandyHook online Cookies and Craft event to show support for the Newtown community. My heart broke as news of the shooting...
Enchanted Forest Cookies
It all started when I first saw these whole grain tree branch cookie cutters. “How odd, but interesting…” I mused. Then, I had to have them. Quirk is my middle name. My chai cookie dough is the perfect color for this. I rolled the dough out about 1/4″ thick and started cutting out the branches. The...
Hawaiian Chantilly Cake
Hawaiian Chantilly Cake Chantilly Cake is one of the absolute best cakes in the world. Found only in Hawaii. If you’ve read my post I’m Dreaming of Cakes, you’ll know how special this cake is and how much I love it. This holiday season, I’d like to share my version of Chantilly Cake –my gift to...
Chewy Chai Cookies
We’re awaiting a massive rainstorm here in a couple of hours– part 2 of 3 storms, with over 5 inches of rain expected by the end of this weekend. Waiting for thunderstorms with possible flooding can get you a little antsy. While the storm’s brewing, I’ll try to keep calm by brewing up a pot...
Time for some Maple Vanilla Sweet Potatoes
I first made my Maple Vanilla Sweet Potatoes last year, and stuffed them into roasted mini pumpkins. Fall seems to be the perfect time of year to make these. They’re so easy to pipe into custard cups if you don’t want to mess with the mini pumpkins. I’m thinking they’d be even easier just spooned into one...
Wild Rice, Leek, and Mushroom Soup
What better comfort on a cold, dreary day than a cup of homemade soup. I’ve been thinking about wild rice and leeks, and this is what I made. Saute sliced leeks and mushrooms (I used one big portobello here) in a little butter and olive oil. Add sea salt and thyme. Let it cook until...
Soft Fruit Pies
Last week, when the Blue D. was eating a spinach and artichoke variation of my Spinach and Feta hand pies, he said to me, “You know, this crust would taste really good with a fruit filling inside…” Coincidentally, I had been thinking about doing a soft crusted hand held fruit pie for a while. Apple...
Busy Day Salsa Soup
Some days you’re just running around all day. Yesterday was a day like that for me, and in between all my errands, I made a quick run to Trader Joe’s. The nice thing about going to Trader Joe’s, is that they always have some nice food samples to munch on. They taste especially good when...
Zombie Mac and Cheese Brain
Zombies have been on my mind lately. With Halloween right around the corner, I thought I’d whip up some zombie themed fun. The first thing we need is a brain, as zombies love them so much. Some mac and cheese is in order! I was going for simple, so I tinkered with some box mixes. Any...
Party Spam Musubi
Spam musubi– a perennial favorite. A slice of spam sandwiched between rice and wrapped in seaweed. How could I fancy it up? Hmm…what if I cut the spam into fancy shapes? I like to use Lite spam. Although lower in fat, sodium and calories than the regular spam, it’s still not exactly a healthy food,...
Tiger Mini Pumpkins filled with Pearl Couscous and Sauteed Mushrooms
Fall is finally here! Temperatures in the high 70’s feel so pleasant. I was taken with these little “Baby Tiger” mini pumpkins. So many varying combinations of white, orange and green. What should I make with them? Roast ’em and stuff ’em. Use a sharp paring knife to slowly and carefully cut out the stem...
Greek Yogurt Slushies
The heat has finally died down and today the temperature is expected to only reach 80 degrees. Yes!!!! The past four days of temperatures in the 94 to 98 degree range has been, well, too hot. It feels strange seeing pumpkins and fall decorations in the stores when the weather is so hot. I’ve been...
