I wasn’t sure if I had time to make this recipe today, but Tania convinced me and I’m glad she did.  It was just about the easiest Dorie recipe ever!  All you do is cut out a circle of puff pastry, put 1/2 an apple on top, sprinkle with some brown sugar and butter, and […]

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. […]

Word on the street is that it’s National Doughnut Day. I’m afraid I didn’t make you any doughnuts (cupcakes are more my thing).. I’m not exactly observing the holiday this year (vacay in a week!). But, I can share of one of the little bundt cakes that we affectionately call the “Big Fat Doughnut.” I […]

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? […]

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. […]

It’s time for the May PMOW Round Up! A big thank you to everyone who participated in this month’s challenge, homemade Pop Tarts. It seemed like everyone had a great time making them. I hope you’re all enjoying the group so far- please comment below with any recommendations for next month’s challenge! In no particular […]

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 […]

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

I’m so excited to share this post with you! There’s been lots of excitement amongst Oven Lovers about this month’s PMOW (Pre-Made, Our Way) Challenge for homemade Pop Tarts, and rightfully so. Most people love this breakfast treat, but a lot of people don’t buy them because they’re filled with preservatives, HFCS and who knows […]

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 […]

About a week ago, I found myself leafing through the Williams Sonoma Cookbook, looking for some recipes before my grocery trip. I stumbled upon this recipe for Gnocchi with Pesto, and figured, “Hey, we’ve got basil in the garden, pesto is springy, and I’m sure I can make gnocchi!” So on the list it went. […]

Just a quick reminder about this month’s Pre-Made Our Way Challenge for Homemade Pop Tarts. I originally said to email your submissions by this Sunday night, but because of the holiday, I’m extending the deadline. Please send your submissions by Sunday, May 30 at midnight. I can’t wait to see what you guys come up […]