Need an activity for a rainy fall weekend with the kids? Make Pumpkin Brownies. It’s that simple. You probably have all of the ingredients in your pantry and fridge, except for some canned pumpkin. I happened to have an extra can of pumpkin from my Pumpkin Cappuccino Chip Muffin assignment a few weeks ago. In fact, it’s so easy, my kids could’ve assembled the batter themselves. Only 35 minutes in the oven and you’ve got moist, chocolaty Pumpkin Brownies. The brownies tasted almost identical to my Pumpkin Muffins. … [Read more...]
Kikkoman Soy Sauce Ice Cream
August 31, 2012 By 2 Comments
Three weeks ago at the Blogher ’12 Conference, I had the opportunity to meet and talk to Helen Roberts, Kikkoman’s first non-Japanese chef. She has been with the company for 27 years and currently oversees Kikkoman’s Kitchen and the development and testing of a wide variety of on-trend Asian, American and international recipes for home cooks. Me and Kikkoman's Helen Roberts While I’m a big fan of the Kikkoman line of Soy Sauces, and use it (the 50% less sodium version) in marinades and meat dishes all the time, Helen had me sample … [Read more...]
Secret Recipe Club: Peach Cobbler
August 27, 2012 By 11 Comments
Yay! It’s my favorite day of the month, I get to reveal my Secret Recipe Club assignment for August. I’m honored to be a part of this diverse group of food bloggers. In case you forgot, everyone in the Secret Recipe Club gets “assigned” a blog from which we are supposed to pick a dish to cook. But, it’s all done in secrecy. It isn’t until the ultimate reveal day (today) that everyone showcases the dishes and discovers who’s been their secret foodie link. This club has provided me valuable exposure to blogs I might not otherwise … [Read more...]
No Bake Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
August 22, 2012 By 1 Comment
I’m trying to hold onto summer as long as possible. But, inevitably, when we get to the last two weeks in August, I sense fall breathing around the corner. Luckily the weather on the east coast has been picture perfect, 85 degree days with no humidity. I’ve become accustomed to leaving the oven in the OFF position as long as possible. That means NO BAKE are the operative words when I’m looking for a dessert option. Yesterday, I worked with a new plant: rhubarb. Mom had a recipe for NO BAKE Strawberry Pie so I figured why not add … [Read more...]
