Hell Yeah It's Vegan!

I posted about puppy chow once before, but I love this addictive party snack. Why not throw together a batch to share with friends if you’re watching the Superbowl this weekend? Or if you’re looking for something savory, check out my recipes for jalapeño poppers, potato skins, and hot wings! Read More

It was cold in Philly for about fifteen seconds, but that kind of weather always puts me in the mood for a hot hearty meal. In my freezer, I had a ton of corn that I froze in the Fall, and so I settled in to make corn chowder with chipotle avocado aioli. Read More

Like Nutella, this chocolate hazelnut spread is perfect for spreading on toast, incorporating into frosting or pies, sandwiching between cookies, or just eating with a spoon. Read More

After the first frost, I found in my possession a bunch of hachiya persimmons. I waited for about two weeks with growing anticipation while they ripened. When they emerged at last with a red-orange hue, I found them too sickly sweet to enjoy plain. Undaunted, I put on my thinking cap and cooked up this delicious spiced persimmon cake. Read More

Too groggy in the morning to make breakfast? This overnight breakfast casserole is awesome for when you have guests visiting, because you can whip it together the evening before and throw it in the oven when you wake up. Read More

This year I’ve been really excited about holiday drinks. Among the seasonal libations I’ve been enjoying have been mulled cider, soy nog, pumpkin soy milk, ginger cider, and peppermint hot chocolate. Yum! Lately, when I get in from the cold, I like to get cozy with a book and a hot mug of mulled cranberry punch. Read More

I had never made peanut brittle before, but upon trying it for the first time, I was surprised by how nicely it came out. For those of you with peanut allergies, why not use this recipe to try your hand at almond brittle? Or subbing out some of the corn syrup for maple syrup and making maple walnut brittle? Read More

Yep, these are tiny little wieners to be proud of. No, not like that. Come on, y’all, my mom reads this blog! Read More

Stumped on what to bring to your New Year’s Eve party? How about whipping together a batch of chipotle hummus? Read More

Caramel corn is a nice twist on popcorn to add to the snack table at your New Year’s Eve party. This recipe can be prepared quickly in the microwave, and is perfect for beginners and people allergic to candy thermometers. Read More