Almond Joy Cake. Yes, I Said Almond Joy Cake.
One of life’s hardest decisions comes when I’m jonesing for sugar: Do I want cake or candy? This chewy, chocolaty, coconutty treat satisfies both cravings at once. Oh, and it’s also kosher for Passover. And parve. And gluten-free. You’re welcome. I brought this fantabulous creation to the seder at my brother’s house last night. When ...Keep Reading
Gnocchi in Butternut Procrastination Sauce
I found my next cookbook idea: Procrastination Cooking. Procrasticooking? Lately it seems that some of my best recipes are born out of borderline panicked, it’s-5:30-and-I-haven’t-thought-about-dinner necessity. Take this dish—tender, chewy gnocchi in a creamy sauce scented with brown butter and blood orange juice. It came about after I noticed that a long-neglected butternut squash was ...Keep Reading
Potato Skins Bar: Super Bowl Picky Eater Special
Yeah yeah yeah, my kid’s picky. Cry me a river, right? I’ve figured out exactly one trick that entices Harry to eat what I cook: Customization. My individual pot pies, food cooked in parchment paper packets, salad bars, lettuce wraps, and pizza all score big with the kid because I hand over the reins. I ...Keep Reading
Catching Up, Plus a Recipe for Crispy Kale, Winter Squash, and Cheddar Pizza
I’ve missed you. Lately the maelstrom that is life has been overwhelming me, and I’m afraid this blog has suffered as a result. If you’re ever wondering where I am (and I’d be absolutely tickled to think that someone actually is wondering that), check my Facebook page. I post something on there nearly every day, ...Keep Reading
Roasted North African Ratatouille Over Freekeh
First off, apologies for letting a full month go by without a new recipe. I’ve been in a bit of a post-publication funk, struggling with my expectations of life as a glamorous cookbook author (glamour? seriously, I thought there might be glamour?) vs. the mundane reality (here I am at my desk, still in my ...Keep Reading
