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Happy Hour: In-Sandíary
Remember a month ago when I mentioned my latest obsession was with watermelon juice and tequila? Well the compulsion continues with this cocktail! What makes this drink is the spicy salted rim.
Soup's On: Lentil Soup
The other day, when I asked my sister what kind of soup she wanted for dinner, she quickly replied lentil. I researched some recipes and started chopping vegetables. Later when we sat down to dinner I realized she was only kidding!
Yummy Link: Granola So Good a Top Chef Judge Eats It
Sometimes I wonder what the Top Chef judges eat in real life. Are they always 100 percent gourmet? Well it turns out our friend Gail Simmons likes to munch on granola.
Jazz up Shortbread Cookies With Chocolate
In my opinion, one can never have too many cookie cutters. They come in such a wide variety of fun shapes and sizes that I find myself investing in a new one each time I make a batch of cookies.
For this chocolate shortbread cookie recipe, I'll be getting a bat-shaped cookie cutter.
Give Black and White Cookies a Halloween Makeover
One of the girls here at the Sugar HQ recently received several boxes of black and white cookies. She grew up on Long Island and desperately missed the quintessentially New York treat. Luckily she shared the cookies with me, and I instantly fell in love!
Pizza Margherita Two Ways — Beginner & Expert
Eating a perfectly cooked pizza margherita at an outdoor cafe on the streets of Naples is a luxury that I am lucky enough to have experienced. However, just because you won't be heading to Southern Italy anytime soon doesn't mean you can't enjoy a deliciously simple pizza. I've found two stimulating recipes: one for the novice cook, and another for the foodie elitist.
Come Party With Me: Fall Dinner - Menu (Dessert)
Nothing says early fall more than apple pie. However, I want to surprise my fall dinner party guests, so instead of making classic apple pie or apple crisp, I'll make an apple buckle.
A buckle is a simple streusel topped cake similar to a dessert coffee cake.
Fast & Easy Dinner: Basil Chicken Curry With Coconut Rice
You don't have to save fun, festive, and ethnic meals for the weekend. Instead, spice up a weeknight with quick fix versions like this Asian inspired basil chicken curry. Packed with full flavors, tonight's dish is a balanced meal that's both exotic and delicious.
Fast & Easy Dinner: Mushroom & Zucchini Pizza
Pizza how do I love thee! While many people turn to sandwiches or pasta for their favorite quick fix meal, I turn to my beloved pizza. Trader Joe's makes an excellent pizza dough that keeps for a few weeks in the freezer or fridge.
Simple & Elegant Dessert: Berries & Cream
Fresh berries and cream have to be one of the oldest and most classic desserts. The fruit, complemented by the sweet cream, creates a timeless and highly sophisticated dessert that beautifully finishes any meal. Smooth goat cheese is an unexpected ingredient, making for a subtle surprise.
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