Lifestyle
Baked By Melissa’s Brown Butter Halloween Candy Cookies
So, I've learned not to buy my candy well before Halloween (and it took me WAY too long to learn that!) but sometimes, I do have leftovers. Rather than keep those for myself, I make these cookies, then give them away! These are the cookie th...
Easy Stuffed Zucchini and Bell Peppers
This is a super easy weeknight meal that really can be great on its own, with crusty bread, rice, or of course, pasta. This was a staple in the busy week repertoire when my son was young. Always popular with everyone, and still a favorite! This...
Cherry and Biscoff Semifreddo
Semifreddo had been off my radar for a while. Years, in fact. Until I had one in a restaurant recently and remembered what a delicious treat it is (and a great way to do a "wow" homemade ice cream sort of dessert without needing a churn. This i...
The Recipe That Makes Summer for Me (Spoiler alert- It’s Gazpacho!)
It's not really summer for me until I make Gazpacho. Is this one "authentic authentic?" No. Is it the one that I started making when I owned my cafe/catering business in Carytown, and I've made it pretty much every summer since. It's light, pre...
Summer Berry Pavlova
This really is one of my favorite summer desserts, and it's great with any fresh fruit, but most especially berries, and especially when they're at the height of the season. It really isn't hard to make, either, just make sure you get it nice a...
Baklava Crinkle Cake
This month celebrates my son's 21st birthday (how??) so I asked him to pick the recipe this month. This is what he had to offer, as we head into spring, and it feels like a pretty solid choice! Let me know if you try it! BAKLAVA CRIN...
Old School Southern Peach Cobbler
March is my late father's birthday month, and while he would eat cake, his favorite was always cobbler, and peach cobbler, more specifically. While March is just on the cusp of the start of peach season, this recipe is great with canned or froz...
Two Ingredient Chocolate Mousse
Two Ingredient Chocolate Mousse Ingredients 1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream, divided 1 cup good-quality chocolate chips or coarsely chopped chocolate (6 ounces) Garnish options: grated chocolate or crunchy toppings, such as choppe...