Kim Chee Pizza
Sounds gross? I hear ya. But if you like spicy stuff, this is for you! I made it for my family’s ‘pizza taste test’ and they all loved this one…. Continue Reading »
party food
Halloween Grave Cupcakes
These are cute and spooooky for Halloween. I first saw these ‘Buried Alive’ cupcakes in the Clare Crespo “Hey There, Cupcake!” cookbook. I use my own chocolate cake and frosting… Continue Reading »
Gingerbread Haunted Mansion 2006
In 2003 we attempted our first Halloween mansion in gingerbread. Usually we build houses at Christmas. What made this Mansion a bit different was that I LOADED it with candy…. Continue Reading »
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 for these… Continue Reading »
Butterscotch apples
Caramel apples are a fall treat but sometimes the idea of working with hot caramel can be intimidating. So I’ve come up with an easier way to get adorable apples… Continue Reading »
Sleeping baby cupcakes
Shh, the babies are sleeping…under blankets made out of Starburst! Now those are sweet dreams. These sleeping baby cupcakes are always a hit at showers. They look complicated but it’s… Continue Reading »
faux-cargots
Oh, Ratatouille cookbook, you complete me. While it’s filled with FANTASTIC recipes, great for adults, this is the one that sold me. The Kid thought it was hilarious. The Baby… Continue Reading »
Skewered fruit kabobs
This is more of a presentation how to, but if you don’t want to do the watermelon thing, just throw these skewers on a platter, they look nice and I… Continue Reading »
Spam Musubi
Spam, it’s pretty divisive, people either love it or hate it. In Hawaii Spam Musubi is a staple–there’s no better portable food for hiking, going to the beach, or just… Continue Reading »
Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwiches
I love root beer so much, the sweet but subtle spicy flavor has always been a favorite of mine. Know for desserts and sweet dishes, surprisingly it lends a ton… Continue Reading »