Baking & Desserts

Chocolate Coconut Pound Cake

Last year for Easter Sunday I invited some sweet international friends (and their three kids) over for quiche, roasted potatoes and carrots, and coconut macaroons after our church service. Five years ago, I made quiche and roasted asparagus (and bought a carrot cake from the grocery store) for some of my best girlfriends while studying […]

Vegan Coconut Macaroon Ice Cream

I’ve been seeing so many recipe for dairy-less (aka vegan) ice cream around the internet these days. And they look seriously delicious. Whether you’re using a frozen banana, soaked cashews or coconut milk (like in this recipe), these ice creams are just about as creamy, cool and tasty as their moo-filled counterparts. I’m not giving […]

Ice Cream Not Optional

I love bringing you guys creative, ethnic, out-of-the-ordinary new recipes to spice up your weekday or weekend meals. But I also love making homey, comforting meals that remind me of good things. This classic Apple Crisp (recipe from my mom) reminds me of helping mom serve Sunday lunch to large groups.

PB&J Party

I’ve always said that if I had a peanut allergy growing up I would have been in trouble. I packed my lunch for most of my middle, junior high and high school days, and I always went straight to the peanut butter and jelly (or honey) for my nourishment and tasty protein. Pair that with […]