My Utensil Crock is on a brief cooking hiatus. I will be posting some of my greatest hits during this time. I chose this recipe because I have a batch on my counter right now, and have been indulging quite a bit over the past few weeks, remembering Ga the whole time. I also brought in a batch to work, keeping the edges for myself and a few ... view more
Sweets
Toasted Coconut Chocolate Chunk Macaroons
My Utensil Crock is on a brief cooking hiatus. I will be posting some of my greatest hits during this time. I hope you enjoy! The true meaning of Passover is celebrating freedom ... and trying different types of desserts. Sacrilegious? Nah. A major part of celebrating holidays is enjoying traditional foods - sometimes foods we only have ... view more
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread Muffins
In a decade far far away, but really like 6 blocks from where I live, I worked in a different office than I do now. And at that office, it was the job of two people, annually, to chair the "Sunshine Committee," which consisted of exactly two people, and served as a morale booster for the employees. I was younger then - much younger - and had ... view more
Grandma’s Holiday Cookies {a/k/a Cut-Out Cookies}
!Very. Special. Recipe. Alert! I had not had these cookies in probably 25 years, but when I made this batch and took one bite, I was instantly transported back to my early teens. I don't have many Proustian madeleine moments, but this was a big one. Totally back in Indiana, complete with peg-rolled jeans and intense bangs that were re-styled ... view more
Mascarpone Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Hot Chocolate Soup
This post was a long time coming, in a few ways. First, the recipe. Mascarpone Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Hot Chocolate Soup. I first met this recipe in 2008 by way of an early but classic Cooking Club (Hostess: me; Theme: Soup’s On!; Date: 12.07.08). Every recipe in that menu was a soup, and this dessert course did not disappoint. The menu ... view more
Mocha Marble Loaf Cake with Espresso Glaze
This spring has been a busy one, so I am reposting an oldie but goodie from May 2013. This Mocha Marble Loaf Cake with Espresso Glaze is aces. Try it with your coffee this weekend! I could look at this picture all day. But the sooner I get this recipe written and posted, the sooner you can make it. And the sooner your life will be that ... view more