Chai Pumpkin Pie…an all-homemade version of the classic, with a chai-spiced twist

White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies…a great cookie never goes out of style

Tamales…they take a little effort but they’re so worth it

Mexican Chicken Sopes…you can cradle lots of goodies inside these golden-fried masa discs

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies – crispy and chewy, with a hint of cinnamon and ginger

Chicken Curry…pull together a flavorful lunch or dinner in 30 minutes

Overnight Belgian Waffles…with caramelized cinnamon apples and toasted pecans

Balsamic Marinated Lamb Chops…big savory and tangy flavors, done in under 15 min, perfect for weeknight grilling

Super-light and moist chocolate cupcakes with equally light Swiss meringue buttercream frosting

Super-rich homemade strawberry ice cream, made with a pound of fresh strawberries

Cedar Planked Salmon with Brown Sugar…I’m a plank grilling convert!

Panna Cotta with Balsamic Strawberries… creamy and refreshing

Balsamic Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Friendship Bread…a fitting analogy for nurturing often-sticky relationships.

Whoever said you shouldn’t play with your food obviously didn’t have Bunny Whoopie Pies in their midst.

Brownie-Swirled Chocolate Chip Cookies…with a clever, easy technique for making the swirls and a baking giveaway

Meet the Cakewich…a pound cake that looks like a giant peanut butter & jelly sandwich (plus a silicone pan giveaway)

Ice Cream Cookie Pie…or what happens when you let your sweet tooth take the lead

Penne with Artichokes…one of those simple, homey pasta dishes to add to your quick weeknight dinner repertoire

Meyer Lemon Whipping Cream Pound Cake…the lightest, most velvety, lemony pound cake I’ve ever tasted

Southern-Style Biscuits…I had to find out why so many southern bakers swear by White Lily flour

Heart-Shaped Baked Chocolate Doughnuts… treat yourself and your valentine :-)