Nutella Butterscotch Brownies

I bake a lot. And I end up freezing a lot of my baked goods to preserve them and dig into at a later time. But these suckers never even think about going into the freezer at my house. They get utterly devoured in a matter of days. I think I’m requested to make these at least […]
Crispy Chicken Sliders With Chipotle Aioli

Who doesn’t love sliders? They’re little flavor bombs packed into handheld adorableness. These are crunchy, a little spicy, sweet and tangy—really, everything you would want in a bite. Chipotle mayo and pickled red onions add unexpected notes of dimension. I take a shortcut here and use good quality frozen chicken strips because I’m a firm […]
Vanilla Cupcakes with Nutella Buttercream

I’m Nutella-obsessed. It’s chocolatey, hazelnutty, spreadable perfection as far as I’m concerned and I’m always looking for new ways to weave it into my diet…which brings me to these beauties. There’s something so classic and nostalgic about a vanilla cupcake with chocolate frosting, so I put a slight twist on that classic. The cake here […]
Coffee & Brown Butter Crumb Cake

Crumb cake is intended to be enjoyed with coffee so why not infuse it with a little bit of coffee? Okay, there’s not actually coffee in this but there is coffee flavored liqueur and espresso powder. the browned butter in the crumb topping just elevates the warmth of this dessert by adding just a layer […]
Guacamole with Candied Bacon, Goat Cheese & Pepitas

Guacamole: The semi-healthy dip that will make you lose count of the number of chips you just inhaled. Avocado is basically a blank canvas begging to be jazzed up, but for some reason, guac seems to remain pretty traditional. When visiting a restaurant in Cleveland, however, my world got turned upside down from the varieties […]