Book: Cooking for Jeffrey Episode: — Rating: 5/5 How Easy Is That: Intermediate Store Bought Is Fine: Chocolate covered espresso beans Pricey Ingredients: Kahlua Hard-to-find: — Notes: I was a little nervous to run my Kitchen Aide for the hour called for in the recipe (Kitchen Aide recommends only […]
When my paternal grandfather, who was postmaster in a small town in Ohio in the ’60s, spotted a recipe for red velvet cake in a magazine at work, I doubt he had any idea that nearly 60 years later that cake would have reached legendary […]
Book: Make It Ahead Episode: — Rating: 5/5 How Easy Is That: Intermediate Store Bought Is Fine: Buttermilk Pricey Ingredients: — Hard-to-find: — Recipe not on FoodNetwork.com or BarefootContessa.com. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Trent (@storeboughtisfine)
Book: Barefoot Contessa Parties! Episode: The Portable Picnic Rating: 5/5 How Easy Is That: Easy Store Bought Is Fine: Buttermilk Pricey Ingredients: — Hard-to-find: — Notes: While this recipe is delicious, I don’t need to two loaves of Lemon Cake sitting around the apartment. I cut it in half without any issues. […]
Book: Barefoot Contessa Parties! Episode: Supper in a Box Rating: 5/5 How Easy Is That: Easy Store Bought Is Fine: Buttermilk and Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips Pricey Ingredients: — Hard-to-find: — Note: The recipe calls for a 10-cup bundt pan, but I used my heritage bundt pan that held a little less — […]
One of my foodie coworkers had their birthday last week, and I told her I’d make any of Ina’s desserts to celebrate. She initially was leaning toward Ina’s coconut cake before settling on Orange Pound Cake. After realizing that this recipe makes two loaves, I […]
Who doesn’t love dessert for breakfast!?! Made this delicious crumb cake when my brother and his boyfriend were in town last week. It was simple to make and the crumb topping is to-die-for! Book: Barefoot Contessa at Home Episode: Weekend Lunch Rating: 5/5 How Easy Is That: […]
While everyone seems to be lamenting the fact that summer weather is coming to an end, I’m thrilled that I can bake again in our apartment without turning it into a Bikram yoga studio! To kick off the Fall baking, I decided to go with […]