Hi all! I suppose I’ve decided to start a food blog. I know, just like everyone else and their moms. But I’ve been looking for something that I really enjoy to do along side the job hunting and surviving, and I love cooking and baking. It seemed to make sense. I’m hoping to post about…
French Toast with Mascarpone and Berry Toppings
Who doesn’t love a slow weekend morning with a luxurious breakfast? I certainly love to sit back and let the day roll by. And I love a sweet breakfast. This French toast is quick and easy, making it the perfect choice for a lazy day. Ingredients 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp nutmeg 1 tbsp sugar…
Mexican Fried Chicken Open Faced Sandwich
Ok, so maybe this isn’t quite a “simple” sup. But sometimes you want to create something, you know? You want to feel like a chef as you throw together flavors and textures, and make something impressive. Ingredients For the Slaw: 3 cups shredded red cabbage 1/2 tbsp salt 1 medium jicama, peeled 2 scallions, thinly…
Picadillo Tacos
Sometimes, you just want a taco. Yes, most of the time my tacos are not this complex. I’m a huge fan of the get-me-a-taco-as-fast-as-possible recipes (hopefully I’ll post those soon!), but sometimes you want to do a little more. I love these tacos. They are spicy and rich, filling and delicious. Not the most traditional,…
Apple Flowers with Saffron Honey
These delicate flowers make an excellent dessert centerpiece! I love these fancy treats. Sure, an apple pie is easier to make, but when you want to impress someone there is nothing better than making a dessert that looks like a flower. Why? I don’t know. People just like food that looks like plants. It’s just…
Chocolate Meringue Cookies
These meringues melt in the mouth, with just enough sweetness to make it worth it! I love the texture of meringues. Airy, dry, and sweet–what can go wrong? Plus, mastering the deceptively difficult meringue allows you to work on more complex bakes like macarons, topped pies, and so many others. The key to this recipe…
Cranberry Scones
These scones make great brunch treats! Just… don’t eat all the icing out of the bowl before putting them on the scones like I did. Ingredients 2 cups flour 1 tbsp sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 egg 1 cup dried cranberries 3 tsp orange…
Ratatouille
This meal takes some time and effort to prepare, but it is so worth it! Okay, I’ll admit that I was turned on to ratatouille because of the movie. But as soon as I tried the final product I fell in love with the dish itself. I love the simple vegetable flavors and the fancy…
Raw Veggie Finger Sandwiches
These classy finger sandwiches make for great party snacks in the summer heat. If you’re like me, there is nothing worse than the unrelenting summer heat. With these recent heatwaves I’ve been wishing for no-heat-needed recipes that I can snack on–other than a bag of chips. Whether you are entertaining friends or just making yourself…
Oolong Tea Cupcakes with Lemon Frosting
These light cupcakes make an excellent tea time treat! I love simple sweets. I mean, LOVE them. There’s nothing like spending time baking with a movie or a podcast on in the background. One of the podcasts I avidly consume is The Adventure Zone (if you haven’t listened, give it a chance!) Really, it is…
Simple Sups 