Black and White Brownies

When I was younger, I never liked white chocolate. I think it all started when I thought I was eating white chocolate covered raisins, and it turns out they were yogurt-covered. From that point on, whenever I ate white chocolate all I could think about was yogurt. (I also wasn’t the biggest yogurt fan as a…

Apple Pie for One (In an Apple!)

Apple Pie is the quintessential American dessert. And what’s better than apple pie in an actual apple? I only ever have apple pie once a year. Usually, on Thanksgiving. Of course, the apple pie never really gets the attention it deserves on this particular holiday, at least not from me! In the company of a fresh…

Fresh Summer Pesto

I absolutely love fresh, homemade pesto. This week, I’m staying at my aunt and uncle’s river house. Every year since I can remember, my family has taken a summer vacation to the beach during the first month of August (which is coincidentally my youngest sister’s birthday week). That was, until my aunt and uncle purchased…

Caprese Open Faced Sandwiches

One of my favorite appetizers to serve in summer time is a Caprese Salad. A Caprese Salad is not so much a “salad”, as an arrangement of mozzarella, tomato, and basil on a serving dish. And while it’s absolutely delicious, especially if fresh summer tomatoes are used, it’s also quite messy to eat. Imagine trying…

Chunky Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

What are some of your favorite foods? I tend to lean to the “sweet” side of the food group (if dessert is counted as a food group) when asked this question. My favorites are peanut butter, chocolate chip cookies, carrot cake, and coffee ice cream, to name just a few. And we all know I…