Yearly Archives: 2010

Ahoy! So, we have some exciting news! Now, I love Pepperidge Farm puff pastry. Truly, I do. It's been my puff pastry of choice for 15 years, maybe longer. It's flaky and buttery and crisp...

This is one of my favorite fruity salsas. The sweetness of the peaches is offset by spicy Serrano chilis, lime, cilantro, and an unexpected party guest: cool, crisp cucumber.

Get some food on your face! Learn how to make homemade face lotion with edible ingredients.

I'll admit it: There have been times in my life that I've been addicted to Chinese take-out. Here's my version of General Gau's chicken, a classic favorite from American Chinese restaurants. It's not really authentic, but it's seriously good stuff.

OK, kids: This is coffee. In solid form. It's been sweetened with condensed milk and booze-ified with a healthy dose of Kahlua—then rubberized into a blissful, cocktail-hour finger food thanks to the magic of gelatin. Now, you have to like Jello, or Jello-like food, for this to work. If you do, you're in for a treat.

Our good friend the Baron Von Hammer came to visit us recently, right around his birthday. That being a rather auspicious occasion, I wanted to make him something special. This chocolate cheesecake didn't disappoint!

One of my favorite weeknight chicken dishes. It's simple to throw together, and you can make the rest of your meal while it's in the oven. A bonus? Chicken leg quarters are usually pretty cheap.

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Enter to win the Today I Feel Like Baking print from Flowers in May (plus a bonus, mystery present)! Read on for details.

Step-by-step instructions for making Fougasse, a beautiful bread studded with chopped olives and fresh herbs.