Afternoon Apple Rosemary Cake
Afternoon Apple Rosemary Cake For the apples 2 tbsp butter 2 apples (granny smith are nice) 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp minced rosemary juice…
Dessert
Mini Pavlovas with Straweberries and Chocolate
Here is a light and fresh recipe to start the summer off right! I omitted the whipped cream of the traditional pavlova for a…
Spicy Cinnamon Caramel Popcorn
One of my first jobs was selling popcorn out of a little stand at a music festival in Texas. Being the only free food…
Angel Food Cupcakes
Here is a fantastic recipe for the cupcake version of one of my favorite cakes from my most recent cookbook, American Bakery. Oddly enough…
Mississippi Mud Pie
Here is the famous Mississippi Mud Pie that I prepared on the TV show Menu di Benedetta! Click here to watch the video.
Blueberry (or Anything) Muffins
Here is my highly-requested recipe for blueberry muffins that you can make with any berry, or any fruit for that matter! Any-fruit muffins 1…
Chocolate Meringue Cookies
I think I might have found my new favorite cookie and it’s sending me into a culinary identity crisis. Ever since I made my first…
Mini Easter Cupcakes
All you need is a mini-cupcake tin and an empty egg carton to create an adorable presentation for your Easter dessert. Try it with…
Strawberry Cupcakes
The old-timers in Texas will tell you, “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.” Here is a classic example of me trying to fix…
Pistachio and Pomegranate Pavlovas
First of all, this is NOT an American recipe. I wanted to clarify that immediately because the pavlova has enough polemics concerning its origin…
Sweet Gifts
Who’s looking for some last-minute, heart-felt, budget-friendly holiday gift ideas? I know I certainly am. Of course, the most obvious gift to give all…
Mini Pumpkin Cupcakes for Halloween
Trick or treat! Who’s ready for Halloween? Whoops, not me! It sure snuck up on me this year, so here’s a fun recipe for…
Doughnuts
Photo and recipe from the book American Bakery, © Gribaudo 2012. Photo by Emilio Scoti, styling by Luisa Girola. I couldn’t resist posting at least…
Cheesecake Swirl Brownies
Photo courtesy of Gnam Box. I know it sounds too good (and too naughty) to be true: brownies and cheesecake swirled together in one…
The Food Shark’s Double Chocolate Espresso Cookies
If you’ve only seen it on a map, Marfa may seem like the most improbable location for a creative food scene… but there is a lot…