Mushroom Pesto Crostini
*This blog post is sponsored by Barilla, all recipes and opinions are my own* The holidays are upon us and that means creating easy and simple appetizers for your get-togethers! I always have a jar of Barilla Creamy Genovese Pesto handy in my pantry, it’s a great way to add a bit of freshness and […]
Apple Spice Pecan Fingers
Here is a classic favorite recipe with a twist! Pecan fingers are a simple eggless cookie that is buttery and ridiculously easy to make. It’s actually a great cookie to make with little kids if you’re doing a little baking with the family. I added a little cinnamon and cardamom to my pecan fingers and […]
Chai Masala Gingerbread Aunties
Okay- how freaking CUTE are these gingerbread aunties?! Instead of just using ginger in these cookies, like usual, I added in some cardamom, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and anise to give it that chai masala feel because we all know aunties love spilling the tea! I’m not the best decorator so they aren’t perfect but I […]
Weekend Getaway in Redding!
Disclaimer: Many thanks to Visit Redding and Sheraton Redding for hosting my family and me for our stay, and as usual – all opinions are my own! A couple of weeks ago we took a weekend trip to Redding, which is about a 4 hours drive from the Bay Area off of I-5. We like to drive in […]
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Melting Moments Cookies
Holiday cookie season is upon us! I’m starting it off with these melting moments aka butter cookies! They traditionally are filled with buttercream however, I decided to fill them with milk chocolate ganache. I flavored the cookies with peanut butter so you have that classic peanut butter and chocolate combination in the melting moment cookies!
Leek Blush Sauce Pasta
*This blog post is sponsored by Barilla, all recipes and opinions are my own* This pasta dish is so creamy and delicious! I used high-quality Barilla® Protein+ Penne and pureed leeks mixed with Barilla® Marinara sauce to make a simple blush sauce! Growing up in New Jersey, I have eaten my fair share of pasta […]