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Pink Lemonade Bars (Raspberry Lemon Bars)

Pink Lemonade Bars (Raspberry Lemon Bars)

As a fruity compliment to the decadent Chocolate Cake with Espresso Buttercream that I made for our extended family potluck last month, I made a batch of Pink Lemonade Bars (a.k.a. Raspberry Lemon Bars) just to make sure I had all my bases covered.  And yes, 

Momofuku Brussels Sprouts with Kimchi Puree and Bacon

Momofuku Brussels Sprouts with Kimchi Puree and Bacon

Here’s another super backlogged recipe from a dinner I made celebrating college graduation for one of my cousins last year.  I’ve enjoyed a few of David Chang’s recipes, and have had only one restaurant experience at his Noodle Bar in Toronto…where I got a wicked case of 

Chocolate Layer Cake with Espresso Buttercream

Chocolate Layer Cake with Espresso Buttercream

It happened.  I think I found a chocolate cake recipe I like as much as my go-to Guinness chocolate cupcake recipe.  They are both wonderful but this cake recipe that I am about to share with you from Add A Pinch is SO moist and rich but not dense 

Apricot Pistachio Squares

Apricot Pistachio Squares

Finally, a more recently made treat. I went on a solid 3-month hiatus from baking to try and have less temptation laying around the apartment. Our pre-wedding healthy eating habits went out the window during our honeymoon trip to Big Sur and Napa. It was the weekend 

Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken Tagine

Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken Tagine

I am a creature of habit.  I’ve been posting recipes that were inspired by things I’ve eaten at Nook Bistro for years, and I find myself still going there and getting the same thing every time.  I love their butternut squash stew, but don’t love that I can’t 

Peach Shortbread

Peach Shortbread

Back from a long hiatus – and married at that! Stone fruit season is finally here again!  I’ve been waiting a long time to post this recipe until peaches were in season again.  I made these for Kevin and his mom’s family birthday celebration last September and they 

Hot Chocolate Frosting

Hot Chocolate Frosting

2014’s Holiday Bake-A-Thon wasn’t as busy as previous years have been.  I didn’t have time to do a lot of research and test runs of new recipes, so I ended up making some crowd pleasers from past holiday seasons, including Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies, Green Tea 

Molten Mocha Cakes for Two

Molten Mocha Cakes for Two

I finally just watched Chef, written and directed by Jon Favreau, which I was super excited to watch when I found out it would premiere and screen at South by Southwest last year.  I didn’t get a chance to watch it there, and then I 

“World’s Best and Easiest” Teriyaki Chicken Wings

“World’s Best and Easiest” Teriyaki Chicken Wings

When you come across a recipe titled that starts with “World’s Best and Easiest”, you pay attention.  I found this recipe for Teriyaki Chicken Wings on Food.com and the title really intrigued me.  Could these be the best AND the easiest to make?  We tested 

My Favorite Simple Kale Salad

My Favorite Simple Kale Salad

To all of the New Year’s Resolution-ers out there who have healthy eating on their list of to-do’s for 2015, here is an EASY recipe for kale that you’ll actually like! Kale is among the most nutrient-dense vegetables that is considered commonly eaten. One cup provides