Barefoot Contessa's Coconut CupcakesIngredients3/4 pound (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature2 cups sugar5 extra-large eggs at room temperature1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract1 1/2 teaspoons pure almond extract3 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking … [Read more...] about Cupcake Perfection
Recipes
Savory beef short ribs
When the weather cools, I crave comfort food. One of my all time favs is beef short ribs. The flavor is so rich and wonderful - they literally melt on your tongue.A's Short RibsServes 24 -5 Bone-in short ribs (can also use boneless, I prefer bone-in for flavor)Garlic Pepper … [Read more...] about Savory beef short ribs
Pesto baby
My mouth waters just typin' the word. My grandma taught me how to make it a few years back, and she and I have been pesto makin' machines ever since. I'm madly in love with it, and she eats some and gives a lot away.Basil Pesto3 cups fresh basil (it grows so easily in the garden, … [Read more...] about Pesto baby
David’s Perfect Pizza
Guest blogger today is our good friend David Kamerer, of Spoonful. His Spoonful isn't normally about edibles, however I think it should be on occasion because David is one helluva cook. On numerous occasions, we've had the delightful experience of eating David's pizzas. My … [Read more...] about David’s Perfect Pizza
Legendary Cornbread
Several years back, there was an intern at an agency I worked at. Her name was Laine, and she was from somewhere in the South (can't remember where). At the agency's Thanksgiving celebration, it was potluck and Laine brought this cornbread that was so flavorful, buttery and … [Read more...] about Legendary Cornbread