Summer Pick-Me-Up: “Slutty” Brownies

Slutty Brownies

It’s not every day I get to write a post about “Slutty” Brownies, so I’m pretty darn excited to share the love with you. Literally. What exactly are “Slutty” Brownies, you ask? The best way to describe them: A decadent, oooey gooey combination of chocolate chip cookie dough topped with Oreos and traditional brownie batter…. more »

The Lighter Side: Couscous Salad with Summer Veggies

Couscous Salad

To counterbalance all of the baking I’ve been doing lately, I prepared some “healthy” meals for lunch and dinner this week. On the menu: Couscous Salad with Summer Veggies, Beef  and Veggie Stir-Fry served with brown rice and Oven Roasted Tomatoes with Pancetta, Breadcrumbs and Garlic. Now, you know I’m one to improvise, but I didn’t have much… more »

All in the Family: Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut Butter Cookies

If you’ve ever watched the NBC show “Who Do You Think You Are?,” you’ve likely wanted to uncover your own family’s origins. While I am fortunate to know more than most about both sides of my family, some mysteries still remain. A couple of years ago, my curiosity led me to Ancestry.com — yes, the… more »

Quick and Easy: Apple Streusel Bars

It’s hot. Oh so hot. Too hot to bake.  Like that’s ever stopped me before.  It’s no secret that fall flavors are my favorites — apple, pumpkin, cinnamon and spice. (I also prefer fall weather to 90-degree heat waves …) So, while preparing dessert for a recent family dinner, I needed a non-chocolate option to… more »

Welcoming Summer: Strawberry Yogurt Cake

It’s not officially summer yet, but it has sure felt like it lately. For some odd reason, when the temperature rises, I start craving strawberries like nobody’s business. Make that strawberries, blueberries, mangoes and peaches. It’s really not a bad thing. I wish I could say the same for my pistachio gelato addiction…  I generally… more »