Food

Zucchini Bread With Chocolate Chips This recipe is a great way to use up the never-ending supply of zucchini in the summer. You can bake this bread in regular bread loaf pans or th...	Deviled Eggs When life gives you hardboiled eggs, "devil" them! Deviled eggs are always a big hit. Most people like them, but don't take the time to prep...	Creative Quiche "Real Men Don't Eat . . ." is probably what comes to mind when you read or hear the word "quiche". Well, anyone who isn't eating ...
Makin' Whoopie Pies Whoopie Pies, a.k.a. Gobs, are made from two chocolaty cake-like cookies, filled with fluffy frosting. They're sweet, freeze well, and are difficult t...	Best Sugar Cookies Ever Everyone loves these cookies! The secret is using real butter and the addition of almond extract. Many sugar cookie recipes call for lemon zest or van...	Sweet Potatoes So sweet! So versatile! So . . . oddly shaped!?!? They're sweet potatoes. Related to the morning glory rather than to the traditional potato, they may...
Danish Almond Puff This recipe is simple, but such a satisfying breakfast treat. My mom often make these to give away to friends at Christmas. Pastry 1/2 cup butter, ...	Chocolate Chip Cookies Here's my latest favorite for chocolate chip cookies. I was inspired by the "chewy" and "crispy" recipes in The King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion:...	Candy Bark Candy bark is easy to make and a fun gift for the holidays. The better the quality of chocolate, the better your product will be. Wrap the candy in pr...
Magnolia Bakery Cupcakes If you adore cupcakes (like I do!) then a trip to New York City isn't complete without visiting a few bakeries that specialize in these cute little tr...	Making a Perfect Cup of Tea Tea for Two . . . I'm a Little Teapot . . . The Boston Tea Party . . . Sound familiar? This beverage, served hot or cold, has worked its way into our ...	Cute and Comforting Cupcakes Don't cupcakes "take you back"? Childhood birthday parties, celebrations at school, a treat at grandma's house. These little bits of sweetness are fun...
Main Course Salads Prepare a bed of lettuce, chop up some fresh vegetables, top with grilled chicken or fish, drizzle with dressing and - voila! You have just created a ...	The Frosting on the Cake Few celebrations are complete without cake or at least some type of fancy dessert. One look at the bakery counter and you'll see what makes them "fanc...	Chocolate Curls, Cups, and Leaves Lovely to behold, a fragrance like no other, and sweet perfection as it melts on your tongue - what can it be except chocolate? It conveys love and de...