A fun way to change up your Easter dessert recipes with a layered carrot cake trifle with homemade carrot cake, cream cheese frosting whip and vanilla pudding. It’s a holiday show stopper. Everyone Loves a Trifle One of my favorite desserts for holiday entertaining is a trifle. I get to pull out my trifle bowl […]
These bars are like traditional pecan pie with a spicy and square twist. Habanero Pecan Pie Bars are what you holiday dessert table has been looking for. Spicy Inspiration This recipe for pecan pie bars comes to you thanks to my buddy Jacob Cutino at Cutino Sauce Co. and a friend from Instagram, Cristen (aka […]
I told Ryan I had made apple pies. His ears perked up, expecting a slice of homemade apple pie. Poor fella was a little disappointed when I produced a napkin with one of these after-school apple “pies”. On the other hand, minutes later I asked Blaise if he wanted to build his own apple pies. […]
Today I’m hosting a cooking class at LDV Wine Gallery in Scottsdale. It’s a small group of six and the theme is “Mediterranean,” though as you’ll see from this recipe, I’m interpreting that loosely. I wanted to go with the baklava flavor profile and over several rounds of testing, ended with these Baklava Cookie Sundae […]
As temperatures approach 100F here in the Valley of the Sun, I pull out the favorite family recipes that don’t require me to heat up the house. When I’ve got leftover chicken, I make chicken salad sandwiches. My particular rendition includes apples, nuts, and whole grain mustard. Want to join me in the kitchen as I […]
Okay, so calling this “bruschetta” is a stretch, but you can’t argue that it makes a fun twist for brunch. It’s also kid friendly, as evidenced by my junior sous who joins me in the video for this super simple recipe. He’s such a ham. Where on earth does he get it?!? Get the full […]
