Tag Archives: Easter
Coconut Macaroon Nests
Coconut Macaroon Nests will totally be on the table at Easter brunch next weekend. Although they’re a bit messy to make, they look adorable and taste great. Feel free to make these a day or two ahead so you have less to manage on Sunday. Coconut Macaroon Nests Makes 24 nests Ingredients: 1 14 oz […]
March 28, 2018 6:00 am
Super Lemon Coffee Cake
I’m a food nerd. Completely comfortable with this title, it means I read cookbooks for fun (yes really), take pictures of everyone’s food at restaurants (sorry not sorry) and take about 5 hours in any kitchen store (I told you to get a coffee and bring a book). Food nerd status also means I love […]
March 25, 2018 6:00 am
Creamy Coconut Cheesecake
Confession time. We made 3 of these in a week. Although we only ate 1 at home, the other 2 went into work because the office had a cheesecake emergency and everyone HAD to have a slice. Be sure to find coconut milk powder ahead of time, I ordered from Amazon Prime and it was $7 […]
February 11, 2018 6:00 am
Lemon Coconut Pudding Cupcakes
Lemon Coconut Pudding Cupcakes are a sunny salute to spring. It was a miserable winter in the Pacific Northwest and we will take any sunshine we can get. These cupcakes have bright citrus flavor, creamy toasted coconut frosting and enough shortcuts you can them ready for Easter brunch. Lemon Coconut Pudding Cupcakes Makes 24 cupcakes […]
March 24, 2017 5:14 pm
Glazed Doughnut Pie
Yes, you CAN put doughnuts in a pie and it’s definitely time you did. This recipe would be a perfect surprise for brunch and with Easter, Mother’s Day AND Father’s Day coming up, I hope you can schedule a chance to make it. While I used plain glazed doughnut holes, feel free to substitute chocolate […]
March 5, 2017 4:17 pm
New York Style Cheesecake with Lemon Curd
I’ve made lemon curd forever. It’s one of those things I don’t really think to post because I just make it. It’s bursting with tart flavor and is thick enough to fill a cake. Plus is freezes well so you can make it ahead of time. Yes, you can absolutely substitute limes for lemon in […]
February 19, 2017 3:31 pm
Easter Favorites
Easter is Sunday and I’m pulling together a few favorite recipes. It doesn’t matter if you’re hosting a big family or a small group, tasty treats makes every celebration extra special. For extra fun, check out this article on paring Easter candy with wine! Easter Brunch Copycat Cinnamon Rolls- yes, you too CAN have the joy […]
March 23, 2016 6:00 am
Basic Blueberry Muffins
One of the perils of writing a food blog is the need to keep posting new stuff. I’m constantly looking for tasty ideas- websites, cookbooks, family friends, you name it. This means I forget to share our family favorites. Basic Blueberry Muffins are perfect every time- comfortable, delicious and absolutely made for Saturday mornings. Basic Blueberry […]
March 5, 2016 5:47 pm
2 Ingredient Truffles
These super easy, 2-ingredient truffles are relatively healthy and make an excellent gift. These would be for Valentine’s Day, Father’s Day or Easter. 2-Ingredient Truffles are gluten-free and can even be vegan if you use vegan-friendly dark chocolate. 2-Ingredient Truffles Makes 16 truffles Ingredients: 9 ounces dark chocolate 7T full fat unsweetened coconut milk 1/2 t […]
February 26, 2016 1:47 pm
Classic Carrot Cake
This pretty, classic carrot cake features 4 layers with cream cheese frosting. My family has been making it for years. It contains nuts but you can leave these out. For extra fun, consider including golden raisins. Classic Carrot Cake Ingredients: Cake: 1 1/2 C sugar 1 C vegetable oil 3 eggs 2 C flour 2 t […]
May 15, 2015 8:21 am