Well, I’m finally getting around to posting about our Valentine’s Dinner. I decided to make Mini-Beef Wellingtons after consulting my good friend, Allison, a much better cook than I. I had her instructions and confidence–I was ready! Our semi-romantic dinner was eaten in courses–not the kind you think. We ate more in phases as our […]

Hello, again! As I’ve been saying for a long time (are you sick of me yet?) I have been changing things around. Those changes are not limited to the look of the blog. Here’s some new things I will be adding to the repertoire: Posts about pretty things for the kitchenInspiring kitchensTipsProduct reviewsGuest posts by […]

Lemons have been on my mind lately. My birthday is coming up in a few weeks and I really get into planning what kind of cake and ice cream I want to make for myself. I’m kind of a geek about it actually. This year the theme is LEMON. Tart, yet slightly sweet lemon. I’m […]

Each and every Christmas, I make batch after batch of English Toffee. And today I was thinking, why does it just have to be for Christmas? Wouldn’t it be just as good for Valentine’s Day? So, I dug out the photos I took last Christmas and never got around to posting. My recipe is really […]

I love a good sugar cookie. And in my opinion, a sugar cookie should be a little soft with a little crisp, not too thick, and definitely not doughy. About thirteen years ago, when I was a teenager, some neighbors brought the most delicious sugar cookies to us for Valentine’s Day. They were perfect. After […]

When I think of desserts for an occasion like Valentine’s Day, I think towards the rich, sinful side of things. I’m talking creamy, fattening, thigh-padding desserts. There is none more rich or sinful than the marvelous Flourless Chocolate Cake.(Note: I made the chocolate glaze as the recipe calls for and added my own white chocolate […]

Molten Chocolate Cakes MAKES 4 Ingredients: 4 Tbsp. butter, at room temperature, plus more for custard cups8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted (I recommend Trader Joe’s Pound Plus)1/3 cup granulated sugar, plus more for dusting 3 large eggs3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. salt Instructions:Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter 4, 3/4 cup (6 ounce) custard […]

Black Forest Torte From Dorie Greenspan, Bon Appétit,Time For DessertDecember 2005 Ingredients: For Brownie Layer: 1 cup dried tart cherries1/4 cup water1/4 cup kirsch (clear cherry brandy)3 tablespoons cherry preserves 3/4 cup all purpose flour1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into chunks7 […]

Herb-Gruyere Thumbprints are the perfect holiday appetizer. They are easy to make and everyone loves them. I’ve made them for wedding receptions, baby showers and holiday parties.The original recipe came from an old issue of Martha Stewart Living and called for Black Forest Ham. I liked the idea of using herbs instead, although ham would […]

Some friends and I were discussing what to make for a special Valentine’s dinner. Why not start now? Really it’s only ten away! And what is better than staying in for a beautiful dinner and snuggling up on the couch for a movie with your sweetheart? At least that’s my idea of a great Valentine’s […]