Our Favorite Recipes

In this section you can find a collection of some of our favorite recipes. These includes family recipes that have become traditions, found recipes, some of our own creations, and many themed for various events. We hope you enjoy some of the dishes and drinks that we enjoy the most.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Bars: The Epitome of Heaven
Posted by Alex
In my three decades of enjoying various sweet foods, there are few desserts that I've experienced that will make me claim that they've "changed my life." Cookie dough, buckeyes, gelato, Aunt Judy's chess noels, tempura fried Cinnamon ice cream at Ra Sushi (it's amazeballs), and deep fried Cadbury Creme Eggs...
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Thursday, March 22, 2012
Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes: Even Better Than the Drink
Posted by Wendy
Last weekend we celebrated St. Patrick's Day with early morning beers and an evening housewarming party with our friends. Since these friends are self proclaimed fans of my cupcake prowess, and it was St. Patrick's day, I decided to bring a special dessert to the party. During last week's Pinterest Challenge...
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Monday, March 19, 2012
Suh-weet! Homemade Sweet Potato Dog Treats
Posted by Wendy
Frequent readers may know that Alex and I love a good vegetable, as is evident from our roasted veggie challenge. We also make significant efforts to try to eat healthy ourselves, but this effort extends beyond our own food choices. When our dog Oliver was diagnosed with cancer, we learned a...
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Monday, March 5, 2012
Roasted Veggie Challenge: Parsnips and Carrots
Posted by Wendy
Lest week we covered our kitchen renovation saga at length. It was a fun termite infested walk down memory lane that helped is remember the project that turn us from soft newbie homeowners to hardened DIYers who can take on anything. We may have accomplished our goals, but it also...
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Roasted Turnips: It's Feet for Dinner
Posted by Wendy
After recently making a public declaration of our newfound love of roasted Brussels sprouts, I decided I should branch out and try new vegetables I've either never tasted or never prepared myself. Thanks to a reader's suggestion, turnips were next on my list.  Surprisingly, they were very easy to find at...
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