battenberg cake

battenberg cake

if i'm making something like cookie dough stuffed brownies or chocolate layer cake — desserts i've made once a week for the past few years — i can bake for hours without actually thinking about the baking itself. it's nice, because i can watch netflix, listen to music, or just let my mind wander while my muscle [...]

sage derby orzotto

sage derby orzotto

isn't that cheese beautiful? i love the mottled green coloring. i think it looks like marbled granite. the cheese, sage derby, is semi-hard and has a mild sage flavor. it adds creaminess and depth to the dish. i created this at my friend margot's house. we were too lazy to go out and buy proper [...]

blackberry jam-packed dark chocolate cupcakes with whipped white and milk chocolate ganache frosting

blackberry jam-packed dark chocolate cupcakes with whipped white and milk chocolate ganache frosting

makes nine cupcakes i rarely make cupcakes. they're easy to overbake, underfill, overfrost, you get the idea. i also try to avoid the title of 'cupcake girl.'   all of that being said, you should DEFINITELY make these. the rich darkness of the cake finds a divine pair in the tangy blackberry preserves. the white [...]

the best deviled eggs

makes two servings The first morning of Passover finds us scrounging for breadless breakfasts with growling stomachs. A fewleftover hardboiled eggs and some mayo are all that are needed for this light but flavorful dish. Don't let a lurking cat steal your smoked paprika.You won't be able to stop eating these!Ingredients2 hard boiled eggs (if you've never hard [...]