Category Archives: Dessert

Nutella Biscotti

The first time I made biscotti was with the urging of my mom (shocker). She said they are the type of dessert that look difficult, but are actually easy to make. Well, I burnt my first batch. Totally charred it. … Continue reading

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The Only Chocolate Cookies You Will Ever Make

Last summer, my dear friends Ashwin and Tim hosted an appetizer and dessert party. The evening was filled with great friends and great food!  When it was time for dessert, the only thing I can remember is these cookies. Incredible. … Continue reading

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Summer entertaining

Hello everyone!! I’m so sorry it has been so long since I have last posted. While I promise I have been cooking… …I haven’t been careful about writing about what goes into my meals, or taking pictures. So I’m posting … Continue reading

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Strawberry and Peach Crisp

Before  making this crisp, I had never come close to making a dessert like this. I spent most of my childhood hating fruit, so I missed out on all my mom’s homemade fruit-laden desserts (including her apple pie, which I’ve … Continue reading

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Whole-wheat chocolate chip cookies

I arrived home on Thursday night and decided I needed a warm chocolate chip cookie. Immediately. I went into my kitchen and discovered I had no white flour. NONE! I left the kitchen dejected and sat down to get back … Continue reading

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Mango, Blood Orange, with Dark Chocolate Chunks Tea Bread

I wanted to create something for my writing group, something sweet, slightly decadent, and original.  I looked around my kitchen for ideas–I’m getting braver about just trusting my instincts.  I figured there was no way I could go wrong with … Continue reading

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