Meyer Lemon Meringues

From Almost Slowfood

Tasty Treat: Meyer Lemon Meringues

As I mentioned a couple days ago, I can’t eat any dairy until Sunday. However, my body wants it. Baby girl’s milk is so alluring. The butter on her toast in the morning makes me want to scream. Yes, I’m dramatic. Always have been. And, I certainly understand that if lactose intolerance is all I have to worry about, then I’m golden. That being said, I really really want a cookie… and a glass of milk. Continue reading »

Dairy, Egg and Nut Free Thumbprint Cookies

From The Food Allergy Mama

Dairy, Egg and Nut Free Thumbprint Cookies

Thumbprints are the perfect cookies to make for Valentine’s Day. They are sweet, colorful and easy to make with your kids. The dough is very similar to my Mexican Wedding Cake Cookies, and similarily don’t contain nuts. Continue reading »

Crab Cakes

From Big Girls, Small Kitchen

Quarter-Life Coaching: Sarah and Evan’s Perfect Crab Cakes

EVENT: Sarah & Evan Give BGSK a Lesson in Crab Cakes
VENUE: Sarah’s Apartment, Lower East Side
PARTY SIZE: 4
MENU: Perfect Mini Crab Cakes with Chipotle Mayo and Corn-Pepper Relish; Lobster Rolls on Brioche; Squash Slivers with Truffle Salt and Lemon; Coronas; Mark Bittman’s Tofu Chocolate Pudding (chili powder omitted) Continue reading »

Pavlova with Nutella Mousse

From La Fuji Mama

Pavlova with Nutella Mousse

February 5th is a very important day in the Fuji household. No, it’s not anyone’s birthday or our anniversary–it’s World Nutella Day! Thanks to Sara of Ms. Adventures in Italy and Michelle of Bleeding Espresso, Nutella was finally given its own day of celebration four years ago. Continue reading »

Shanghai Beef Stir Fry

From Finding Tasty

Shanghai Beef Stir-Fry

This really is so very delicious — as good as a Chinese restaurant, in fact. Plus, you know what has gone into it and how fresh it is. If you are serving to children who don’t like spicy foods, simply negate the bird’s eye chiles. Continue reading »

Cheese Straws

From Devil and Egg

Cheese Straws 1-2-3

The other night, my mother had a dinner party to attend. Everyone was bringing something and she wanted to make a little nibblie to go with the cocktails–something simple enough so she still had time to get ready, but more interesting than a plate of cheese and crackers. I had remembered seeing a recipe for cheese straws in my how indispensable copy of the Canal House Cooking, Volume 2. Continue reading »

Carrot Cake

From Big Girls, Small Kitchen

Baking For Others: Late-Night Birthday Cake

EVENT: Alex’s Birthday

VENUE: Cara’s Apartment, Park Slope
TIME: 2:30am, January 17th
MENU: 7-inch, Dairy-Free Carrot Cake Continue reading »

Perfect Deviled Eggs

From The Skinny Bovine’s Kitchen

Perfect Deviled Eggs – Perfect for your Super Bowl Party

I’ll admit, I’m not a football fan and I honestly won’t be watching the game on sunday. I will be eating yummy food along with the rest of the world though – just to celebrate life instead of football! Here’s one of my favorite appetizers. Continue reading »

Spice Sandwich Cookies

From The Naptime Chef

Spice Sandwich Cookies with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting: Webisode #11

My Day So Far: Birthday gift shopping for kid’s birthday party this weekend, bus trip across the park for daughter’s playdate!
Naptime Goals: Bake Spice Sandwich Cookies with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting for friend’s daughter’s birthday party. Wrap present and prepare for weekend festivities.
Tonight’s Meal: Spaghetti and Meatball night – it never fails to please!
Parenting Lesson of the Day: Toddler hid your credit cards? Check between the books on your bookshelf. Continue reading »

Red Velvet Cupcakes

From Whipped

Red Velvet Cake + Whipped = True Love Forever

I have been dancing the tango with Red Velvet Cake for some years now.  Just when I think I can turn my face away and retire my quest for the perfect recipe, the scarlet vixen has me pressed to her cheek striding across the dance floor once again. Continue reading »