I’ve been sharing this cupcake with my culinary class students lately and it’s so good I wanted to share with you, too! For a vegetarian, regular marshmallows aren’t an option because they contain gelatin. Worry no more, my fellow gelatin adversaries! These cupcakes fix that challenge and even have the oooey-gooey roasted marshmallows on top….
Twelve Days of Adventures #4, a Recipe Development Adventure!
In 2012, instead of a 52 project, I did a 40+12 project, 40 Days of 40 Favorite Things for my 40th birthday plus 12 Adventures. This post is one such adventure. While it does not include a gluten-free or healthy recipe, it is part of my healthy approach to life lived well. I hope you’ll…
Mini Socca Pizzas, a two-bite appetizer
Awhile back, I shared my recipe for Socca pizza crust. We eat pizza often around here and I wanted to find a way to share it at holiday gatherings. A slice of pizza is messy, I was looking for something that was truly finger food. So here it is, Mini Socca Pizzas. These are a…
Thanksgiving Leftovers: Roasted Stuffed Pumpkin
Thanksgiving night we had friends and neighbors over for dessert. It’s such a nice way to wrap up the holiday, a low-key evening with lots of sweet treats. The conversation always turns to what we ate earlier in the day, followed by how we are going to re-purpose them for the next several days. One…
Orange Bourbon Cranberry Sauce
In yesterday’s Thanksgiving Menu post, I mentioned the Orange Bourbon Cranberry Sauce I was refining. Here it is! Perfectly tart with a little sweet, a hint of orange and the bite of bourbon. While I’m not a cranberry sauce snob, I do like it a lot. Beyond the traditional Thanksgiving use, I like it on…
Thanksgiving 2012 Menu, a veggie feast for two
This year for Thanksgiving it’s just the two of us, me and my favorite fella. We have an afternoon event to attend and are hosting a few of our favorite folks for dessert in the evening, so we’ll celebrate with an early lunch. Here’s what is on the menu: Stacked Salads, like these from Diane…