Do you need a last-minute dessert idea for St. Patrick’s Day? In my opinion, it doesn’t get much better (or simpler) than a classic Irish Coffee, but if you want something a little more impressive, these easy pots de creme are a great choice. Pots de creme are a wonderful dessert. They are rich, smooth,…
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Chocolate Porter Mousse
Hooray for making it half way through the week! I’ve been keeping busy here, between work and running in the snow (finally!!!), but I wanted to take a few minutes to share my new favorite dessert recipe. Chocolate mousse has always been one of my favorites…rich, chocolatey, creamy, and airy all in one bite…it doesn’t…
Lobster Macaroni and Cheese
Happy holiday Monday. I hope that lots of you have a long weekend and plenty of time for fun and relaxation. It has been a busy weekend here. On Friday morning we went to see a puppy at a shelter, and fell in love and decided to take him home. We didn’t have our apartment…
Chocolate Chip Cookies: A Delicious Standby
Happy Friday! I don’t know about all of you, but I am really looking forward to the weekend. We have had a streak of amazing weather in Utah, and I really look forward to my not-freezing-cold long runs. I am especially excited to re-fuel after my long run with a superbowl feast. I’ve seen lots…
Healthy Fudge Brownies
Let me introduce the brownies that will stand up to any chocolate craving: These are incredibly rich and fudgy, and shockingly they will not derail your healthy eating plan. Some of the ingredients might seem strange, but trust me, these are good. If you avoid soy, feel free to substitute more pumpkin or some coconut…
The Ultimate Apple Pie
This is not a typical apple pie. Let me start by saying that apple pie is rarely bad. In fact, home-made, it’s one of the most satisfyingly simple desserts I can think of (apple crisp and chocolate chip cookies also top the list). My father makes one of the best apple pies I’ve ever had,…
Molasses Pumpkin Cookie Sandwiches
Dessert is by far my favorite course to prepare. In the past, I have enjoyed constructing fancy cakes, but over the last few years my tastes have migrated towards simpler things- crisps, custards, home-made ice cream, and above all, cookies. Chocolate chip cookies have long been a favorite, closely followed by snickerdoodles, molasses cookies, and…
Black Spaghetti with Cornmeal Fried Shrimp
Last summer my mom visited me in Germany and we traveled around quite a bit. We ended our trip in Venice, where we ate and ate and ate the most delicious foods. One of the things I really wanted to try there was squid ink pasta. I had both pasta made with squid ink, and…
Apple Cake with Irish Coffee Glaze
Fall desserts are so comforting. While I love ice cream and summer berries, there is something about warm spiced apples, pears, or pumpkin that is so very satisfying. For the last few years, this apple cake has been my go-to dessert to bring to parties, but a couple of weeks ago I decided to try…
Whole Grain Flatbread with Butternut Squash and Fresh Figs
Do you ever crave pizza? Warm, cheesy, greasy, salty pizza covered in pepperoni? As someone who is lactose intolerant, I don’t often indulge this craving, and when I do I try to make ensure that either a). the pizza is amazing and completely worth a stomach ache, or b). the pizza is healthy and not…
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