From the monthly archives:

October 2009

Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches with Gingersnap Cookies

Oh. My. Goodness. These are hands down one of my new favorite desserts in the world. This week Maria and I are teaming up to bring you 2 more fabulous new recipes! She created these amazing Cinnamon Sugar Caramel Corn and I made the Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches with Gingersnap Cookies! (say that 10 times [...]

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Daring Bakers: Macaroons

I have a confession. Promise not to judge??? Okay here goes… before this Daring Bakers Challenge I have never ever eaten a Macaroon! GASP! I know. It’s bad. Don’t hate me. Fortunately for me I was able to break this terrible trend before it got any worse. The 2009 October Daring Bakers’ challenge was brought [...]

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The Entertaining Encyclopedia – aka the Bible!

A few months ago during Culinary School I met this wonderful woman named Denise Vivaldo. I kid you not, she is probably one of the most fabulous people I have met since moving to L.A. and I have only spoken with her a handful of times! She always has a big smile on her face [...]

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Fall Fridays: Squid Ink Pasta with Roasted Orange Tomatoes

Happy Friday! This has been one long week… anyone else feel that way? I am so happy that the weekend is finally here and I can relax and finally clean up my kitchen after an entire week of recipe testing. Any volunteers to come help? I promise to cook for you? Maybe even bake something [...]

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Apple Crisp

Apple Crisp is such a go-to dessert for me. It is simple, delicious and it works for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Today, while my website was down (because I FINALLY made the move to WORDPRESS… more on that in a second) I decided to make an apple crisp and celebrate my new website. It was [...]

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Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirls

I think by now we can all tell that Fall is just around the corner! That means pulling out those fabulous winter coats, and boots and scarves… oh I can’t even wait! (even though there really is no “real” winter in LA – I still pretend) In honor of fall, Maria from Two Peas their [...]

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Quinoa with Mixed Vegetables

It was only a few months ago that I had NO idea what Quinoa was. Can you believe that? I know – I should be punished for my lack of knowledge when it comes to Quinoa. You see I have always been a pasta girl… never a big fan of rice or any other grains. [...]

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Irish Nachos

I am fairly confident that you all know my obsession with guacamole by this point in time. I could and would eat it everyday for every meal and I am certain that I would never tire of this. I am always on the lookout for new ideas that involved my beloved guacamole and this past [...]

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Spinach Pomegranate Salad with a Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

I have a hard time adjusting to fall. I love summer and all of the things that come with it… sundresses, the beach, vacation time and really fantastic fresh fruit and vegetables at the farmers market. I get a little bit sad when I start seeing squash and pumpkins popping up all over the place [...]

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Gluten Free Blueberry Raspberry Oat Muffins

Gluten, Wheat free, and Vegan muffins are foods that I see popping up all over the place! I am constantly on the lookout for products like these because I have a fabulous friend who has a gluten intolerance and because I just feel better when I eat less gluten! Recently I tried to reinvent a [...]

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Orzo Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Lemon Vinaigrette

I can’t believe its October! Wow – where did the summer go?! I am trying desperately to hold on to the warm weather and all my summer clothes! This salad is the perfect light meal for a nice night out on the patio. All you need is a box of orzo pasta, 1 package of [...]

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