honey, honey This Ukrainian honey cake, or medivnyk, is one of my grandmother’s recipes, and is one of my all-time favorites. Augmented with cozy spices like cinnamon and cloves, as well as walnuts for a little crunch, this is a great little sweet to serve around the holidays (or just because). Enjoy it in the …
what can be better than hot cocoa and pumpkin? As the autumn season ramps up, so do the seasonal sweets! These hot cocoa and pumpkin brownies are the fall fix we all need. Made with equal parts cocoa and pumpkin batter, the flavors in this dessert are teeming with seasonal spice and fudgy goodness. I …
This Moroccan-style vegetable stew is so packed with flavor and delicious veggies, you don’t even need to add the meat. BUT if you’re a lamb lover like me, this kofta recipe is not one you’ll want to pass up. It’s super easy to make, it just requires a ton of delicious, warming spices to really …
Oatmeal is one of those dishes where you can spend 2 minutes heating up some oats and milk and call it a day, but if you spend just a few moments of extra time on it, you can elevate it to a restaurant-worthy breakfast dish. So that’s why, when I’m craving oatmeal for breakfast, I …
Are you ever just craving an afternoon pick-me-up? These coconut tahini bites are the perfect healthyish sweet snack. They’re super easy to make, just requiring a few key ingredients, plus they can be modified a ton of different ways to still result in a satisfying energy boost mid-day. making coconut tahini bites All you need …
We’re T minus 2 days until Christmas! Yayyyy! Hopefully everyone is feeling the holiday spirit and getting off of work early today. Although the weather is pretty crappy in most places, I’m trying to make the best of the negative temperatures by staying inside and cooking! Moving around the kitchen with the oven on always …
I don’t always eat muffins for breakfast, but when I do I enjoy them homemade, moist, and delicious. It’s an added bonus if I make a seasonal recipe, like these maple pumpkin muffins that are getting me in the mood for Thanksgiving later this week. I don’t think I have to tell you that pumpkin …
It’s cocktail time! This spiced and spiked cider is the perfect autumn libation, and a great idea if you’re looking for a fun Thanksgiving cocktail that will surely please your guests. This cocktail is a sweet one on its own, but you can make it extra sweet by creating a brown sugar coated rim. There’s …
I have to admit I’m not the biggest cocktail drinker. I’m a bit more of a wine snob, and if I’m feeling saucy, I’ll typically go for a simple gin and tonic or aperol spritz. However, I once in awhile will see a really cool cocktail on the menu and go for it. If there …
I know I’ve been kind of on a butternut squash kick lately, but it’s just such a great fall/winter veggie! And when paired with one of my favorite Italian dishes–risotto–it’s even better. This recipe is pretty easy to make; the most important things are roasting the squash and getting the risotto to the right consistency …