savory cupcakes

Tori Spelling

Tori Spelling Shakes Up Dinner With Savory Cupcake Recipes

We're excited to bring you a new post from mother and actress Tori Spelling!

We're excited to bring you a new post from mother and actress Tori Spelling! Every other week, we're bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle advice from ediTORIal by Tori Spelling, which is Tori's daily blog about everything from food and fashion to parenting and relationships. This week, Tori shares some nontraditional takes on the cupcake.

Cupcakes don't make the world go round, but they do come pretty close — and not just the sweet ones! Savory cupcakes are a modern twist on the classic sweet versions that we're all used to, and have been popping up all over the country as of late… and with offerings like lasagna, maple bacon, and caprese, it's not hard to see why. Cupcakes are just such a cute, dainty way to serve up deliciousness, and coupled with my love of bite size things, this trend is ideal. If you're new to the savory concept, here are a few great recipes to get you started!

What's your favorite out-of-the-box foodie trend? Let me know in the comments and I just might feature it in a post down the road.

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Food News

Lasagna Cupcakes: The Next Big Thing?

According to The Wall Street Journal and Food and Wine, savory cupcakes, specifically lasagna cupcakes, are expected to hit the mainstream in 2011.

According to The Wall Street Journal and Food and Wine, savory cupcakes, specifically lasagna cupcakes, are expected to hit the mainstream in 2011. Both publications have recently highlighted Los Angeles catering company Heirloom-LA, who's spearheaded the trend with the creation of its lasagna cupcakes, which are wildly popular among celebrities.

Perhaps I'm experiencing cupcake fatigue, but I can't help but wonder: how are these cupcakes different from lasagna rolls? I've been making Giada De Laurentiis's version for years, and while the recipe doesn't have you bake them in muffin tins, one could certainly do so. And if one does, does that make it a lasagna cupcake?

Should any dish that's individually sized and made in a muffin tin be considered a cupcake? What's your take on it?