Baby Banana Cakes (Happy Birthday!)
My little boy turned one back in June. Oddly, I feel sad about this. I’m feeling similarly melancholy as my five year old gears up for kindergarten this fall. I […]
Category Archives: Brunch
Lightly Spiced Oatmeal Smoothie
We’re deep into gardening season, and early summer brings some of my favorite crops. A few weeks ago, we went strawberry picking, which we can’t seem to resist even though […]
Whole Grain Doughnuts
Homemade cake doughnuts are to die for: the crisp outsides and slightly sweet, cakey, moist insides. They’re so delicious. They’re much more substantial than yeast doughnuts, which are far sweeter […]
Fig, Pine Nut, and Quinoa Salad
I hate jewelry commercials. Particularly around Valentines Day and Mothers Day, it seems I’m constantly bombarded with radio ads, insinuating that the size of the rock you give your wife/mother/girlfriend directly […]
Cranberry Orange Muffins (with Xyla)
As I’ve mentioned before, I love muffins. They feel substantial yet a tad indulgent (cake, for breakfast!), the perfect size for packing around with you for snacks, undeniably cute, and […]
Creamy Rice with Marinated Artichoke Hearts
I like just about anything marinated, and artichoke hearts top the list. Just a few of them can turn a blah dish into a fabulous mouthful. This rice recipe pops with […]
Bolanee: Savory Afghan Dumplings
I sometimes daydream about taking a culinary tour of the Middle East. I’m a novice when it comes to authentic cooking from the region, but I love the stateside versions […]
Avocado Beet Salad
After the mammoth plates of food that accompany Thanksgiving feasting, salads always sound appealing to me. This little delight combines some unusual tastes and textures for a delicious and new […]
A Thanksgiving Offering: Braided Challah Bread
I have been anxiously awaiting Thanksgiving since I first opened my eyes on November first. I love the anticipation of time with family, packing up the car and going off […]
Pumpkin Pie Breakfast Pudding
By now, my weakness for all things pumpkin is likely apparent. Particularly on chilly fall mornings, when I look out the window upon sprays of crimson leaves on the trees […]
The Joyful Pantry 