Three Layer Fudge

December 6, 2012
Three Layer Fudge

What is it about fudge that makes me think of the holidays? Is it a pop culture thing? Could it be that fudge is too rich and melt-y to eat in the summer? Or maybe it’s because the only time I eat fudge is when someone brings a big box of it to my parents’ annual Christmas Eve party? I just don’t know! But, I do know that fudge is wonderful, and with this recipe you can make a triple chocolate/triple layer batch for yourself any time of year, with 5 ingredients, in 30 minutes or less. Will it taste good? Well, when I brought some to work this week, one girl told me that eating a piece of this fudge was like putting a...

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Pork Belly Benedict

December 1, 2012
Pork Belly Benedict

Guys. Have you ever tasted roasted pork belly? Are you aware that it is the most delicious thing ever? It’s super rich, fork-tender and flavorful, and has the most wonderful caramelized crispy bits. If I weren’t on a wedding diet, I’d definitely eat this stuff every single day. Holla at you later, arteries — pass me the fatty pork bits on your way out. But seriously, though. Pork belly is the best. Go ahead and put a few slices on a cheesy buttermilk biscuit, top it with an oozy poached egg, and drown everything in buttery hollandaise sauce. If you’re feeling guilty about your life decisions at this point, toss some roasted vegetables on the plate too. Take a bite. Swoon. Thank me later.

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Lemon Lover’s Layer Cake

November 14, 2012
Lemon Lover’s Layer Cake

Happy birthday to youuuuu, happy birthday tooooo you! Happy birthdayyyy, Dear Dannnnnnnn….Happy birthday to youuuuuuuuu! And many morrreeeeee….on Channel Fourrrrrr….and Scooby Dooooooo….on Channel Twooooo — What? That’s not how the song goes? Are you sure? Well, alright then… Anyway. As you may have guessed, it was Dan’s birthday this week. What did I get him? Well…what I really wanted was to order him some kind of singing/dancing birthday gram at work. BUT, I didn’t want him to murder me, so I restrained myself and bought him a Kindle Fire instead. Not as wickedly satisfying as imagining Dan reacting to a giant dancing teddy bear showing up in his office, but at least this way I get to play with a new toy too. And, before...

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Jalapeno Jack Meatloaf with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

November 1, 2012
Jalapeno Jack Meatloaf with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Did you guys get any Sandy action this weekend? We did. Wind, rain, and power loss – oh my! Fortunately the Northern, VA area didn’t get hit nearly as hard as NJ and NY, and we only lost power for about a day. With all the wine and snacks we stocked up on before the storm, and full charges on both our iPhones and laptops, it really wasn’t too hard to ride out the storm. Sure, the heat in our building isn’t on yet, so it was pretty cold during the storm. And, yeah, the cats were acting even crazier than usual. But hey, we had plenty of tender meatloaf, creamy mashed potatoes, and roasted vegetables to fill our bellies and delight our tongues. I’m...

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Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies

October 28, 2012
Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies

So, guys. You love chocolate chip cookies, don’t you? You think they are the greatest thing ever? Great! Me too! So I’m sure you don’t mind that I’m trotting out yet another chocolate chip cookie recipe. And I know you won’t roll your eyes when I tell you…again…that these are the best chocolate chip cookies I’ve ever eaten. Because they are. For sure. Trust me! The perfect chocolate chip cookie is just slightly crispy on the outside, and moist and chewy on the inside. The whole cookie should be kind of dense, packed chocolate chips, and each bite should be rich with the flavors of butter, vanilla, and brown sugar. And when you eat one of these perfect cookies, you should lose all control...

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Orange-o’-Lanterns

October 22, 2012
Orange-o’-Lanterns

I’ve decided that I can’t be bothered to carve pumpkins this year. Too much effort, too much mess, and not enough of an audience to justify the blistered fingers (no trick or treating in our building, boooo!). Plus, who needs jack-o’-lanterns when you can make these adorable, versatile orange-o’-lanterns? The innards are easier to eat and more delicious than pumpkin guts, the peel is soft and easy to carve, and you can use them as cups for just about anything you want! Candy, pudding, popcorn…the sky’s the limit, people. Happy almost Halloween!

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