Ok, I’m going to let you in on a secret. When I hear that a dessert is vegan and/or gluten-free, I pretty much assume it can’t possibly be delicious. This is entirely unfair. I myself have made several delicious vegan or gluten-free desserts. I know it’s not impossible, yet my skepticism remains. But in an attemptRead more
I’m a bit behind with my blogging, so this is one of the recipes from December’s Carroll Cafe. These bars turned out great and will definitely be a new favorite after Thanksgiving. This is a great way to use up leftover cranberry sauce, but these are so delicious they’re definitely worth making a new batchRead more
As you may have noticed I post a little * on my Carroll Cafe menu posts to warn that the menu may change without notice. Well that little notice is for exactly what happened this month. I’d planned on making a delicious grapefruit bundt cake that I’ve made before. However, when it came time toRead more
I just got back from an awesome vacation in Mexico. My family went four hours south of Cancun to a little hotel on the beach, called Mayan Beach Garden. We had a fantastic time, we celebrated 3 birthdays, Sister and Chris got engaged, and in general had a wonderful time together. It was an excellentRead more
It’s time again for another delicious, and fun Carroll Cafe! I, alas, will not be there to sell my baked goods, but baked goods there shall be! This month’s menu was a bit of a challenge to come up with, since it’s hard to anticipate what the audience will be in the mood for…how manyRead more
Today is my birthday, and what better way to celebrate with all of you, than a recipe for a fantastically delicious and decadent cookie! I made these for Carroll Cafe last week, and I was super impressed by them. They’re really more like a brownie than a cookie. They’re rich, soft on the inside, andRead more
I was inspired by this salad from Smitten Kitchen. Smitten Kitchen is always a reliable source for fantastic recipes. This is a great, easy salad that comes together quickly. I’ve been on the search for some different kind of salads lately, and this is a great salad for the winter. The chickpeas add some protein,Read more
This month’s Carroll Cafe is on Saturday the 13th, so be sure to buy tickets online and plan on having a great night of music, food and company! Alas, I will not be able to make it to the show, but my delicious treats will be there! Check out past Carroll Cafe menus here. ForRead more
I’ve been making these cookies for years. When one of my friends saw me pin a different oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe she asked why I’d use any recipe but this one. I was quite surprised that of the 7 cookie recipes that include oatmeal, none of them were this recipe. I made these forRead more
This was a recipe I tried out for Carroll Cafe. And it was awesome. It’s incredibly easy to make, and yet is packed with flavor. This is a bit spicy, but I found the heat to be really warming, perfect for a cold winter day. This is also a great recipe to keep the ingredientsRead more