Pear Frangipane Tart Recipe

My friend Sarah brought a pear frangipane tart to my house for dinner one day and I initially was not wowed by the look of it. Until I tried it. And then I became obsessed with recreating it at home because it was one of the most delicious desserts I had ever tasted (and you […]

Dinner Planner – Week of December 13, 2021

Hi Friends!  I am in Bakers Bay in the Bahamas helping my friend put together her house that was damaged during the hurricane.  It is a quick trip but I am enjoying the change of scenery and it is so beautiful here.  Plus, it’s nice to indulge in some warm weather before we head to […]

Dinner Planner – Week of December 28th, 2020

I hope you all had a Merry Christmas!  I just want you all to know how much I appreciate each and every one of you and this community as a whole.  This year has been incredibly challenging on so many levels and I can honestly say, you have been a bright light in my life.  […]

Pear-Cranberry Gingersnap Crisp Recipe

I am sooooo looking forward to Christmas; it’s my favorite week of the year.  My husband, kids, and I hunker down at my parents’ house on Long Island with my two sisters and their families.  It’s pretty chill, as the kids say.  We cook together, play games, do a difficult puzzle, watch football and movies […]

Dinner Planner – Week of December 16th, 2019

The holidays are upon us!  I went to a Cookie Swap yesterday hosted by Bake From Scratch and it was loads of fun (and sugar, oy!).  I made the Peppermint Bark Shortbread from this month’s online cooking class and everyone raved about them!  It’s our secret that they are so easy.  I am making them […]