I know, I know. Thanksgiving, the official Pie Holiday, is over and it’s now December and time for chocolate and peppermint. But who doesn’t love a good apple pie? Especially an apple pie flavored with maple and bourbon and tucked … Continue reading Maple Bourbon Apple Hand Pies
Buttery, flaky pastry. Garlicky, thyme-infused cream cheese. Thinly sliced onions. Thick slices of beefsteak tomatoes. Melted, bubbly Gruyere. More thyme, a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkling of sea salt. Are you drooling yet? No? Just me? Anyway, these individual … Continue reading Individual Tomato and Gruyere Tarts
May was a bit of a crazy month for me and didn’t lend itself to a lot of experimenting in the kitchen. During May, I had three different parties to make cakes for and needed to use tried-and-true recipes to … Continue reading Blueberry Lemon Buns
These delicious little tarts are my way of elevating the classic French sandwich, the croque madame. The croque madame is just a croque monsieur with a poached or fried egg on top… and a croque monsieur is basically a warm … Continue reading Croque Madame Tarts
About once a week, I bring a sweet treat or dessert into work. While my coworkers always appreciate whatever I show up with, one of my friends suggested that I switch things up and bring something savory this past week. … Continue reading Pepperoni Pizza Rolls with Marinara Dipping Sauce
Cinnamon rolls are one of the best breakfast foods ever invented. With these overnight rolls, most of the work takes place the evening before so you can wake up in the morning and be just 1 hour away from delicious, … Continue reading Overnight Cinnamon Rolls
Some friends and I rented a house this past weekend when we went out of town for a friend’s wedding. I offered to bake something for breakfast, and I was also looking for a use for the homemade blackberry jam … Continue reading Blackberry Jam Buns
