Tiramisu

One of my dear friends, Krystal of Mrs. Regueiro’s Plate, asked me if I wanted to collaborate with her and make tiramisu. I adore Krystal…

Homemade peanut butter

I know, I know. Why is the girl who doesn’t like peanut butter making…peanut butter? Let me explain. You’ve all heard me rave about my…

Chinese steamed sticky rice cakes (nián gāo)

Happy Chinese New Year, or 恭禧發財! The lunar calendar marks the year of the snake, which is particularly special to me because it represents the…

Pumpkin spiced pretzels

Pretzels have been on my baking bucket list for a while. I kept putting them off until I couldn’t take it any longer. I had…

Chocolate acorn squash baked custard

Do you love custard? What if I told you I had a recipe for a chocolate custard? Now what would you say if I told…

Vanilla bean creme brulee

Creme brulee is one of those desserts that I thought was impossibly difficult only to find out that it’s actually quite easy!  I bought my…

Blueberry vanilla panna cotta

My family and I are in the middle of moving. My husband and I found our dream home, and it’s only half a mile down…