This upgraded peanut butter cookie gives a sophisticated twist to a childhood classic. It’s crunchy, chewy and bedazzled with sparkling raw sugar that gets slightly caramelized when cooked. Continue reading Peanut Butter Miso Cookies
In early June, the Texas Hill Country gifts us one of its prized accomplishments – fresh peaches. Fredericksburg peaches have a special place in the heart and belly of most folks in the area; I remember looking forward to them … Continue reading Cornmeal Cookies with Fresh, Summer Peaches
Leftover wine. The half-full bottle that’s just a tad too oxidized for enjoying in a glass often adorns my countertop. Why you ask? Well, I adore wine, but my partner doesn’t drink it often and in the time where we’re … Continue reading Tomato-Caramelized Lentils
The warmth of gingerbread with an unmistakable fire of fresh ginger and a sweet finish make these complex cookies a holiday staple. It’s no secret; I adore ginger. This cookie harnesses ginger in three ways. Dried ginger powder provides the … Continue reading Triple Ginger Cookies
When a challenge to create food for someone with a dietary restriction presents itself, I jump at the opportunity. It’s a great way to explore foods I would not otherwise eat and really puts my food chemistry knowledge to test. … Continue reading Amaretto Olive Oil Cake with Fresh Peaches and Ginger (Gluten FREE!)
Pumpkin Spice lattes have been giving pumpkin-spiced foods a basic kind of aura for years now. I don’t enjoy the milked-out, overly sweet ‘Bucks beverage, but I do love flavors of pumpkin in both savory and sweet dishes. This pumpkin … Continue reading Pumpkin Spiced Breakfast Bread
It’s been around 100 degrees for eternity. To live in Austin, we all suffer through sunburn and sweat for 4-6 months. It’s the first of July, … Continue reading Mango-Lime-Tamarind Popsicles
After making gallons of cranberry sauce, I started to think of how else I could infuse holiday foods with the sweet tang. And I LOVE key lime pie. I started thinking about having cherry or cranberry limeades as a kid and the idea sounded too good not to experiment with. Cheesecake seemed like a natural vessel. Continue reading Cranberry Lime Cheesecake
Since taking a food science class, I’ve been determined to conquer breads. I think I shied away because in youth, the aunties and grandmas all had breadmakers. Do you need a breadmaker to create a perfect loaf? HELL NO. Continue reading Caramel Apple Pull-Apart Bread
I wanted to make brownies, but also use some Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla beans I picked up at Spice Ace in San Francisco, alas vanilla blondies were the way to go. Here’s my adaptation. Continue reading Vanilla Bourbon Blondies (An Un-Brownie)
Whiskey and Ginger 