Gingerbread Haunted Mansion 2003
My Mom loves Halloween, so we took our gingerbread house concept that we usually do at Christmas and did one for October. We used to use a template… Read More »
Burger Cookies
This is the go to cookie that I make when I need to go to a party – it’s always a crowd pleaser. I’ve tried to eat a… Read More »
Filled An* Mochi (*sweet red azuki bean)
I LOVE mochi. I make mochi waffles, mochi cupcakes, mochi chicken. But sweet mochi, that’s where it’s at. The new ‘modern’ way is to fill it with ice… Read More »
Valentine’s cut out cookies
I love rolling out dough and cutting out cookies. It’s theraputic. I also like to make them ‘pop’ instead of just being flat, I like to add a… Read More »
Berry Trifle
When I was a kid my mom made trifle all the time. It’s a great dessert for parties, because it’s so pretty. And when you dig down and… Read More »
Dirt cake/cupcakes
I’m sure you’ve seen this before. It’s super cute on cupcakes that look like flower pots and the like. But for today, HALLOWEEN, I was going for creepy…. Read More »
Mini Caramel Apples
I LOVE caramel apples. I thought I’d try and make my own, and damn was it easy. I really wanted ‘lady apples’ the super tiny ones, but just… Read More »
Three Color Mochi
We are big fans of mochi in this house. I am always looking for new ways to make it and new flavors. This is a very old recipe,… Read More »
Somen Salad
This is an old family fave we always had at parties. Total simple to make and so light that you could eat the whole tray yourself. But don’t…. Read More »
Brining a turkey
Soaking a turkey in brine is the best way to make it moist and delicious. The salt soaks into the meat and tenderizes the bird. Here’s how you… Read More »
Kid's lunches, simple dinners and a whole lot of geeky baking.
