One of my favorite parts of going home to my parents' house is seeing what is abundant in their garden and turning it in to something delicious - and that is just what I did over July 4 weekend. In my apartment, the only thing that is in season right now is the bunch of basil I have managed to keep alive for a month in a water glass on my window ... view more
Sweets
Chocolate – Hazelnut Spread
One night in law school, I had plans to go out for frozen yogurt with a friend. She called about a half hour before to ask if I was ready, and I looked at the spoon in my hand sheepishly. "Um, I think I can't go for ice cream. There was an incident ... involving a jar of Nutella ... and a spoon." I am thankful that my sometimes uncanny memory is ... view more
Cookie Dough Bites
I just got so excited when I remembered I had some of these Cookie Dough Bites in the fridge. Happy Saturday to me! I will admit that I am guilty of sneaking bites of dough before a batch of cookies goes in the oven. I would venture that you are, too. I think about the raw egg, and kind of worry about it, but that dough just sings a siren song, ... view more
Cherry – Coconut Scones
I have a friend who always thinks I am playing a prank on her. It is comical to me at this point - it has been going on for over a decade. I do not know what I did to make her so skeptical, but other than maybe a surprise birthday gift or two (and my generally jocular nature), she has no reason to believe I would ever mislead her. I never have - ... view more
Brownie Thins
Cookies that taste like brownies, use only one bowl to mix, and take less than 30 minutes to bake: my weekend gift to you. Warning: have some milk on hand - you will need it! Ingredients: - 6 T butter, cut in to a few pieces - 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped roughly - 1/2 c sugar - 1 egg - 3 T + 1 t flour - 1/4 t vanilla - ... view more
Oatmeal – Chocolate Chip Cookies
The good news here is the same as the bad news: You can always be 8-10 minutes away from warm oatmeal - chocolate chip cookies (which are, objectively, the best kind of cookie). The cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves will have your friends asking what that added depth is to the cookie - it is up to you whether you want to reveal the secret ingredients or ... view more