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French Yogurt Cake with a Tropical Twist
The first time I saw the recipe for “French Yogurt Cake” in last May’s (2012) Bon Appetit, I knew it would be a classic in my repertoire. It looked like pound cake, but with a lighter crumb, and the...
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Grilled Peaches with Mascarpone and Crumbled Gingersnap
We are moving this month. We close in just under a week on our first home. It’s perfect in every way imaginable. A small bungalow in a beautiful historic neighborhood it’s got tons of character....
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A berry good dessert
I may be a bit slow when it comes to pop culture, but I make a mean all-butter pastry crust. Click here to see my demonstration of how to make this Mixed Berry and Mascarpone Tart on the Charlotte...
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Apple and Almond Bread Pudding
I spent the first week of this month teaching a course on Stocks and Sauces at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC. It was a magical week; one that left me feeling energized, inspired,...
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Homemade Apple Pie with Cheddar Cheese Crust & Tips for Freezing
What if I told you not to worry about baking a pie from scratch on Thanksgiving day? What if I told you that you could pull it from the freezer and bake it right when you started to feel like...
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Almond Meringue Kisses
I think I must have eaten Thanksgiving dinner six times now. Leftovers fill my refrigerator. Ziploc bags of braised green beans with garlic, cornbread stuffing, turkey, glazed ham, and cranberry...
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Made from Scratch Cake Pops
When I first learned of cake pops, I have to admit I wrote them off as a short-lived fad. Even when they appeared in the Starbucks pastry case, I still didn’t think much of them. From a quick...
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Chocolate Chip Cookies
One of my earliest memories of actively participating in the kitchen is of baking cookies. I suspect I’m not alone. Do you remember learning how to carefully scoop flour into a measuring cup before...
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Miniature Strawberry Shortcakes
I don’t remember how old I was, but I remember my Dad one summer making what had to be the world’s largest strawberry shortcake. It was a towering display and the loads of whipped cream, smeared...
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Peach and Jalapeño Pops
Our baby gets credit for these pops. I’ve brainstormed about a new cocktail recipe all week. I wanted a drink made for summer. Something straight from the farmer’s market that quenched the deepest...
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White Chocolate and Macadamia Nut Cookies
Have you ever wondered if your oven has hot spots? While I would never recommend sacrificing these cookies to the cause, cookies can be a great way to discover where the hot spots are in your oven. I...
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No Tricks, Just Treats: Caramel & Chocolate Apples
In addition to cooking classes, I also offer in-home catering services through my business FOOD LOVE. From intimate private dinners to large parties of 100 plus, I love this aspect of the business....
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The 2014 Minced Recipe Guide for the Holidays
Last year, I compiled a list of my favorite recipes for Thanksgiving in a post and shared them with my FOOD LOVE email subscribers and readers of Minced. It was one of my most popular posts to date...
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On TV: Ice Cream Profiteroles
Right out of college, I taught English as a Second Language in the coastal town of Manta, Ecuador. My roommate was an eccentric Ecuadorian artist who enjoyed imparting advice to my young...
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Valentine’s Day Truffles
Through my business, FOOD LOVE, I’ve taught several Valentine’s day cooking lessons. The phone call typically comes from the guy in the relationship. He shares with me how his girlfriend or wife...
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Green Tea “Matcha” Madeleines
These Green Tea “Matcha” Madeleines are the result of a kitchen mishap. Yesterday was warm, spring seemed like it might finally be ready to make an appearance, and I wanted nothing more than to whip...
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Cookies n’ Cream Ice Cream
I grew up in Florida. Summers were hot. Really hot. Parking lots waved and shimmered before your eyes, things left in the car melted, and by 10 am you were ready to give up on any outdoor fun and...
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Homemade Marshmallows for 4th of July S’Mores
My husband, who is wonderful in so many ways, has a serious flaw. He does not like marshmallows. Aside from the obvious concerns this raises about his character, it also means that marshmallows are...
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Melon, Strawberry and Mint Pops
Poor cantaloupe. Most often found cut into too large chunks in the ubiquitous fruit salad, it never generates much excitement. I overlooked it for years. It was in Ecuador of all places that I...
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Salted Caramel Sauce
If I had to pick one staple to have in my fridge as autumn rolls in I would choose this salted caramel sauce. Euphoria ensures when paired with any apple concoction, but this sauce also doesn’t...
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