French Thyme and Apple Tart
Crisp, fruity, flaky—need I say more? This easy and elegant dessert comes together atop storebought puff pastry for the ultimate time saver. Tart apples and a signature sweet French patisserie glaze get rounded out by thyme’s distinct earthiness. Is this dessert, or is it breakfast? I’ll let you decide.
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 few shortcuts here and use store-bought chipotle aioli and good quality frozen chicken […]
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 […]