I am on a constant hunt for the perfect muffin. I’m not sure it exists, but this one comes pretty close. I especially love them during the transition from summer to fall. They have a wonderful warm spice blend with a sweetness from the carrot and applesauce, and I like to make them when I’m…
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Caesar Roasted Broccoli
We eat a lot of broccoli in my house. Almost always roasted with a big glug of olive oil and a Cajun spice blend I grew up eating on everything. As I branched out, trying different roasted broccoli versions for my family, this one was always a crowd favorite. The strong flavor of Caesar dressing…
Cream Puffs
This light as air, French dessert is always a hit at a gathering. They are fun, festive, delicious, and seem really impressive. Once you have mastered choux pastry dough, these cream puffs are a piece of cake…I mean piece of puff? You start out piping 2 inch circles of your choux dough. When you remove…
Quick French Loaf
As much as this bread may look like a baguette, there is a standard set by the French government through a Bread Decree. A baguette traditional must contain only flour, water, salt, and yeast or sourdough. It must be sold in the same location where it was baked. There are a few other conditions for…
Yakisoba
A few years ago, we ran a Japanese cooking class. The class was only three weeks, but we learned some absolutely delicious dishes. Sushi rolling and mochi were stunners, but this yakisoba is one I keep coming back to. I love it for many reasons. It’s a stir fry, which makes it weeknight friendly. My…
Veggie Sushi
This recipe was part of our Japanese cooking course a few years ago. Making sushi at home is a great way to have a fun family night, expose kids to the concept of sushi before you’re at an expensive restaurant, and it’s a great way to try food in a new fun way. Having things…
Chocolate Beet Muffins
These are the absolute best way to introduce beets to a hesitant beet kid. They are delightfully chocolatey, and the beets give them this amazing fudgy texture. My kid that has not eaten a beet in a while ate 4 with dinner last night. Delicious. A note about “sneaking” in foods. I play the long…
2-Ingredient 2-Bite Biscuits
The concept of a two ingredient biscuit peaked my interest when I began teaching kids cooking classes. When developing recipes, I often ask myself, how do we make something as easy as possible without losing any quality? It doesn’t get any easier than something that only takes two ingredients! I started a whole series of…
Purple Color Changing Noodles
Any time we can bring science into the kitchen, I am a happy teacher. I loved science as a kid, and it led me to the science-heavy degree of Nutritional Sciences. I was happy in a lab performing experiments in which I truly did not know what would happen. The excitement! The possibility! This recipe…
Spinach Oat Muffins
It’s not often I come across a recipe that ticks so many boxes. This bright little muffin is entirely whole grain, has spinach for it’s beautiful color and nutrients, and chocolate chips for a little extra flavor and sweetness. It is also an easy win for convincing a toddler to try something green! Muffins can…
Éclair Puffs
I adore these little puffs. They have all the decadence of éclairs, but in a smaller format. The filling is the best vanilla pudding in the world, surrounded by a lovely little pastry, and then topped with rich ganache. It is the perfect little package. These éclair puffs are a PROJECT. Make sure to carve…
Pain Mignon
There are not many smells I like more than freshly baked bread, and I don’t think I am alone in my opinion. This morning, I had these little loaves in the oven and my husband was grinding coffee beans. I was in olfactory bliss. Good smells everywhere! While I love a good baguette, our French…
