Definitive Chocolate Layer Cake

Definitive Chocolate Layer Cake

by | Jun 19, 2015 | Featured

I have baked dozens and dozens of birthday cakes over the years.  Because they are at the whim of the celebrant they are varied — carrot cake (not sure why this one is so popular but I come to bake not to judge), strawberry cream, lemon (my own choice....
A+ Salad

A+ Salad

by | May 5, 2015 | Featured, Original Recipes

I would like to say that I invented this salad but I flat out ripped it off. Because when I eat something delicious in a restaurant my first thought isn’t “wow, this is so good I’m just going chew slowly and live in this amazing moment” but...
Roasted Carrots

Roasted Carrots

by | Apr 28, 2015 | Featured, The Complete Cooking for Two Cookbook

Insanely good. My daughter said “these taste like sweet potato fries” and she was 100% on the nose. This is one instance where a recipe meant for two was not nearly enough. I could have eaten an entire baking sheet of these. And all it is is carrots and a...
Sticky Buns

Sticky Buns

by | Apr 22, 2015 | Cook's Illustrated magazine, Featured

Please wipe that skeptical look off your face when I tell you that these are not that difficult to make. The dough is much easier to work with than pie dough; it shapes easily and doesn’t stick like crazy to the counter. And it doesn’t fall helplessly...
Teriyaki Chicken

Teriyaki Chicken

by | Apr 12, 2015 | Featured, The Complete Cooking for Two Cookbook

I have made the “super size” version of this so I already knew it would be good. And it was; the sauce tastes authentic (as far as I know) and is sweet without being cloying. Using chicken thighs ensures that you will not dry them out. I can see the...