Summer Minestrone

I know it’s summer, but I’m one of those people who eats soup when it’s hot outside.  I think soup is really great for summer- it’s usually nice and light, full of veggies, and won’t weigh you down throughout the day.  I’m especially enamored by soups you can recreate on a whim.  Exhibit A: Minestrone. […]

The Secret to Cheap (Or Free) Vegetable Broth

If you like to make soup, this post is for you. Or if you like money saving secrets. Or just secrets in general. Read on! I use a lot of broth. I have discovered various broth solutions, but this one is by far the cheapest, and therefore, most rewarding. Are you ready for the secret? […]

Chicken Tortilla Soup

One of my favorite places in Philadelphia is El Vez. I have lots of fond memories there with friends.. eating guacamole and chips, sitting in the round booths or outside, drinking margaritas and laughing for hours. My roommates and I were such big El Vez fans that we often got their Tortilla Soup to go. […]

Great Bread: Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits

Another installment of the Great Bread series- I know you were all on the edge of your seats. You may be thinking, do biscuits really count as bread, Natalie? In my mind, the answer is yes. I’m not going to go into detail about the difference between bread and biscuits.. maybe I’ll just change the […]

Cake Batter Ice Cream Cupcakes

Check out my Cake Batter Ice Cream Cupcakes over at Tickled Pink!

Tuesdays with Dorie: Chipster Topped Brownies

Chocolate Chip Cookies. Brownies. Two of America’s favorite desserts.They were made for each other. This week’s TWD, picked by Beth at Supplicious, is Dorie’s Chipster Topped Brownies. Before I read the recipe, I wasn’t really sure what “Chipster” was referring to, but when I found out that it meant cookie dough, I was sold. I […]

Tropical Wrapped Tilapia

There’s nothing like warm weather to inspire delicious dishes. Introducing Tropical Wrapped Tilapia with Pineapple Red Onion Topping and Scallion Rice. Killer. So the idea sort of came from a Rachael Ray recipe for Mahi Mahi skewers. I kept the flavor profiles (the pineapple, ham, soy, honey.. mmmm), but changed up the rest! There are […]

Apologies

Sorry for the absence, Oven Lovers. If you’ve been following my business at all (Tickled Pink Cupcakery), you’ll know that I was back home in PA last week filling orders (and getting cavities filled). It was a lot of work, but also a lot of fun. I’m glad I got to share some of my […]

Carrot Cake Pie featured in Serious Eats Talk

Apparently the Carrot Cake Pie recipe is causing a stir. Check out this discussion thread about it on Serious Eats!

New Tickled Pink Website!

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