Classics: Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

I have to be honest here. Part of me chastised myself for a moment for even considering posting what has become known as my signature chocol...

Baked Ziti with Mini Meatballs

My neuroses surrounding events and parties and all they entail may officially be getting out of control. This is why. All this, plus 40 diff...

Homemade Butter

A while back, before I joined Weight Watchers (weren't expecting that revelation, were you?), and deep in the midst of diet research, I ...

Homemade Chicken Stock

One of the things that always held me back from making homemade stock was the perceived waste of food. Sure, the chicken and bones could alr...

Shrimp Enchiladas

Last night we had plans to celebrate a friend’s birthday with buffalo wings and beer at our favorite place for both, Bailey’s. Unfortunately...

Savory Bread Pudding

Man. Is it just me, or is it really hard to go back to eating normally after Thanksgiving? All I want are cookies. Alas, I refuse to undo th...

Sweet Butternut Squash and Coconut Jam

Please don't let the title dissuade you from trying this fantastically complex, deliciously sweet and heavenly autumnal spread. It is ti...

Chicken Pot Pie

I really thought I was lacking the chicken pot pie gene. Gloppy sauce, chunks of rubbery chicken and COOKED CARROTS? Blech. Right? Nope. Unf...