In keeping with the current baseball game/carnival-inspired food theme, I made my first batch of Cracker Jacks this past weekend (using a variation of this recipe). If you're a fan of the boxed original, the homemade variety is even more incredible, with the same balance of sweet and salty, but with a true caramel flavor. Since we had friends over to watch a game, I whipped up a batch and served them in gingham bags for a fun, vintage feel.
Caramel corn is a magical thing. Even at the height of my most angsty teenage years, my dad would occasionally make homemade caramel corn for my friends and me while we watched movies and it immediately brought us right back to childhood. It's still one of my favorite ...read more
I can't think of another dessert that's quite as adorable as a macaron. There's just something about the little cookies sandwiched together that creates a bit of magic with each bite. They're perfect for an afternoon snack (as seen here) and though I've made similar cookies ...read more
I think caramel apples are one of the most appealing desserts imaginable. And it's such a simple concept: dunk a piece of fruit into a sugary coating, and you're done. I had set aside the better part of yesterday afternoon to make these, but decided that instead of making my own ...read more
Summer dishes should be all about fresh ingredients with little effort - like a pie bursting with fresh berries or vibrant pea pesto crostini. Salads filled with bright flavors that require no cooking pretty much top my list and this tomato and peach salad with corn and feta is ...read more