I made these for Carroll Cafe and everyone loved them. I had one person who got one before the show started and then came back at intermission to get one for his “wife.” I can’t blame him if he didn’t actually share, these are definitely worth devouring all on your own. These might be myRead more
This was another great recipe from Carroll Cafe. Rhubarb is a great spring plant. It looks like red celery and has a very intense tart flavor when raw. I love baking with rhubarb because the tart flavor works so well in a variety of uses, like pie, bars, scones, and this crisp. This crisp usesRead more
This is a delicious salad. Totally addictive and packed with flavor. I even got a bean-hater to eat this salad. It has bright bold flavors with lemon and za’atar, parsley and mint. Za’atar is a middle eastern spice blend that has thyme, sumac, oregano and some other delicious spices in it. It’s a bit challengingRead more
Holy yum. These cookies are like strawberry shortcake/cheesecake in a soft, individually portioned cookie. The flavors complement each other perfectly without being too sweet. The cookies are tender and moist with just the right amount of brown sugar flavor. Topped with a cream cheese frosting and a bright red strawberry, these are the perfect treatRead more
These were a huge hit at Carroll Cafe. These are everything a chocolate lover needs. The rich chocolate cookie is almost brownie-like and is stuffed with crunchy pecans and gooey caramel bits. These are an intense treat. Your sweet tooth will definitely be satisfied. Chocolate Turtle Cookies Makes 20 large cookies Adapted from Two PeasRead more
Well I found out that May is not the last Carroll Cafe! There will be one more for the season on June 13th! So you’re in luck if you still haven’t made it out to one! This salad is the savory option I served for May’s Carroll Cafe. I loved this salad. As I wasRead more
These Key Lime Pie Bars were such a hit at Carroll Cafe that I feel like they deserve to be re-posted. These bars are perfect for a crowd, and such a big hit! They’re super tart, sweet, and a little crunchy from the graham cracker crust. The only thing I might do differently is toRead more
Part snickerdoodle, part caramel apple, these cookies have got it going on! They’re super chewy, with bright notes of apple, gooey caramel, all surrounded by sweet cinnamon-sugar. You just can’t stop eating them because they have so many different layers of flavor. These were definitely a favorite at Carroll Cafe this month, and will definitelyRead more
These might be the fanciest creation I’ve made. That said, they really weren’t that difficult, and are definitely show stoppers. These were the first treat to go at the March Carroll Cafe. As it’s just beginning to seem like spring is here, it’s the perfect time to take advantage of the last of the winterRead more
This is another recipe from February’s Carroll Cafe. These bars are chocolatey, sweet, nutty and chewy. Carmelitas are a bit like oatmeal cookies, but with the extra deliciousness of chocolate, caramel and pecans! These are easy to throw together and are easy to customize to your taste preferences. Chocolate Pecan Carmelitas Serves about 18 AdaptedRead more