Whenever I see a recipe that calls for wine, I must admit that I’m immediately drawn to it. It adds such a wonderfully distinct flavor that cannot adequately be replaced by fresh fruit juice. Just a splash can create depth in a quick pasta sauce. Before making this cake, I had never used wine in [...]View Post →

Five. Simple. Ingredients. Seriously! That’s all that goes into this ultra-simple yet super-yummy dip. You’ll weep when you realize how easily it comes together. Okay, maybe you won’t have quite that emotional reaction, but you’re sure to be pleased at how quickly you’ll have it on the table. Let me show you how!     [...]View Post →

Looking for a way to get your daily dose of caffeine? These muffins are a scrumptious alternative (or addition) to your morning cup. Today’s recipe, brought to us by nancypants, is a wonderful brew of flavors: spicy cinnamon, intense coffee, dark chocolate.       My dad, a coffee enthusiast, especially loved the frosting. “That has such [...]View Post →

Soft, slightly sweet rice, infused with the flavor of coconut. The perfect accompaniment to any curry. It is also delicious all by itself, topped with a bit of crunchy toasted coconut. Add a bit of butter and cream, and you have a scrumptious dessert. This recipe is hardly more difficult than cooking regular rice. It simply has [...]View Post →

Tender, tasty portobello mushrooms stuffed with flavorful vegetables and spices and sprinkled with cheese. Baked until golden. Hungry yet? Today’s recipe, brought to us by acher, would be a splendid starter for a dinner or a full course at lunch. The stuffing is hearty and filling, but has a complexity of flavors. White wine, fresh fennel, [...]View Post →

I have made this recipe so often that I could probably do it with my eyes shut and one hand held behind my back. My dad loves it and complains if we try to alter it in any way.   My sister and I developed this cheese ball because we couldn’t find a recipe to suit our [...]View Post →

Chai Tea meets Gingerbread. These bars, brought to us by Nika (who also shared the utterly delicious Red Curry Coconut Noodles), are the perfect addition to a steaming cup of coffee, cocoa, or tea. Curl up with your toes by the fire and savor a wonderful treat. What really drew me to these bars was [...]View Post →

Bacon. Parmesan cheese. Cream cheese. Heavy cream. Oh yes. This stuff is good. This recipe, brought to us by Trish Boese, brings together some of the most enticing ingredients known to man into an easy, irresistible dish. It was hard to keep my fork out of the pot before serving the pasta. Even my little [...]View Post →