Orange-Cardamom Cupcakes

Orange-Cardamom Cupcakes

If you know me at all, you know how much I love to bake, and cake and cupcakes in particular, so when I found this gourmet cupcake flavor as I looked through offerings as cupcake shops, I thought it was perfect for my book, and even more perfect to develop a version...

Pasta with a Mexican flare

In my pursuit of healthiness, I’ve been making up recipes in addition to playing with other people’s. The other day I wanted something pasta-ish, easy, and healthy, so I rummaged through my cupboards and came up with this: This was a big hit and I’ll...
Yummy Whole Wheat Rosemary Pizza Crust!

Yummy Whole Wheat Rosemary Pizza Crust!

So I’ve been doing a diet game with a bunch of ladies where we break into teams and add up points for eating right and exercising throughout the week. A little healthy competition has helped me stay far more on track than trying to go it alone. Basically we eat...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Recipe

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Recipe

I mentioned on Facebook that I’d tried this recipe and had to tweak it last week and that it turned out really well. Since several people requested the recipe, I thought I’d post it here. Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Recipe This cake is perfect for anyone...

Root Beer Float Cupcakes

Okay, so you know I like to do cakes and play with new thing, right? And I believe I’ve talked about this fun cupcake book more than once but I haven’t had many chances to actually try the recipes in “101 Gourmet Cupcakes in 10 Minutes.” So...