Recipe: Oversized Fortune Cookies
I first got into the idea of making fortune cookies because I was looking for a clever gift to deliver a message. Subsequently, I decided these cookies were crispy, light, and fun to make. I highly encourage you to write out some fortunes, though I’ll be honest, I have yet to find a way to [...]
Recipe: Spiced Plum Compote
Use this recipe as a topping for yogurt, dessert, french toast, or enjoy it on its own! Plums come in a variety of colors (green, yellow, red, purple, blue-black, amber) and you could easily make this recipe with any of them. There are about 100 varieties of plums available around the United States, and the [...]
Recipe: Homemade Frozen Yogurt
New York City in the summer is amazing and brutal at the same time. The city never feels more alive, especially if you’re at Tasti-D, Pinkberry, 16 Handles, Red Mango, or any one of the hundreds of ice cream and gelato shops. Instead of standing on line, make your own! The full fat version of [...]
Recipe: Ginger Scented Blueberry Salad
Blueberries and peaches are in full summer swing right now! Not only are they at their peak, but they’re at their cheapest for the year. Everything is less expensive when it’s in season. If you shop from a farmers’ market, there’s a good chance your peaches were picked yesterday. Besides, blueberries are one of the [...]
Recipe: Golden Macaroons
I think macaroons are delicious. The best (and most fun) way to eat them is by dipping them in other things. For example, you’ve probably had chocolate dipped macaroons. Or white chocolate dipped macaroons. I, personally, like macaroons with whipped cream and sprinkles. Put I’ve also seen peanut butter mousse dipped macaroons, vanilla yogurt macaroons, and [...]
Recipe: Mango Sorbet with Blueberry Sauce (it’s only 100 calories!)
It’s never too early in the summer (or spring) for a cold dessert! I discovered, by accident, that frozen fruit makes a quick and easy sorbet without added sugar or flavorings. This sorbet works for ANY frozen fruit – try it with peaches, pineapple, or berries! The blueberry sauce is even better when you get [...]
Recipe: Sweet Forbidden Rice
Forbidden rice is a type of black rice that turns purple-ish when cooked. A long, long time ago, in China, the only person allowed to eat this rice was the Emperor; it was forbidden to everyone else (hence the name). This type of rice is often in eastern cultures for desserts, like pudding or porridge. [...]
Mother’s Day Brunch Menu and Tips
Mother’s Day is one of the few days of the year when mom shouldn’t have to cook or clean! Going out for mothers day brunch is nice, but if you’re scrambling for last minute ideas, staying in and cooking her bunch is a great way to spend time without spending too much money. I’m cooking [...]
Recipe: Luscious Lemon Rounds
These lemon rounds are a perfect single serving dessert – you can make as little as one with ease (and left over lemon curd)! Get creative with this – try different shapes (like squares) or mold the phyllo into cupcake tins to make a phyllo cups. HINT: You can also buy frozen phyllo cups! Don’t be [...]
Recipe: Almond Panna Cotta
Tiny New York apartments come equipped with teeny-tiny kitchens, so when I stumble upon dessert recipes that only require a little cooking, I jump on it. Barely any cooking also means fewer dirty dishes, so this recipe is for all the people who want a no-guilt, little-cooking, little-cleanup dessert. And really, who doesn’t want that?! [...]
