roasted strawberry layer cake
It was my husbands birthday, and he wanted a strawberry cake. So, he gets a strawberry cake. This recipe is by Benjamina Ebuehi, a quarter finalist on the Great British Bake Off.
watermelon salad and fried green beans
Watermelon and feta with spices is very refreshing. Green beans with caramelized onions is a staple.
garlic confit and infused oil
I love having garlic confit on hand for toasts, spreads (baba ganoush, salsa, guacamole, etc), and even in stir frys. The possibilities are really endless.
double chocolate crinkle cookies by dessert of the day cookbook
They had that light crunch on the exterior, and ooey gooey center.
roasted jalapeño and plum jam
We love roasted jams. I have a constant rotation of jams coming through the kitchen in the summer. And this one has a kick.
roasted eggplant with caramelized tahini and cucumber yogurt salad by 177 milk street
Just a few months ago, you could have asked my husband if he likes eggplants and he would have responded with a definitive “no”. This recipe changed his mind. After eating this roasted eggplant with tahini, he looked at me and said, “Woah, I think I like eggplant.” Any recipe that can make an adult like more veggies is a win in our house.
blueberry brioche pbj
You may be thinking that it’s the brioche that takes it to the next level, and you would only be half right. The thing that pushes it over the edge is the homemade roasted jalapeño and plum jam.
cantaloupe and cucumber salad by epicurious
Trying to beat the summer heat? A cool salad with melons is a great option.
blueberry brioche
This is a pull apart brioche loaf with a blueberry swirl. Brioche is a sweet bread and the tart berries offer a nice complement.
beginners sourdough by the perfect loaf
Our household has been making The Perfect Loaf Beginners Sourdough recipe for years and could not recommend it more.
mini peach cheesecake with graham cracker + almond crust
This 6 layer cheesecake was created for Chrissy, because Chrissy loves peaches. The layers starting from the bottom: graham cracker + almond crust, cream cheese layer, maple peach jam, cream cheese, sour cream top, finely topped with whipped cream.