January 2012
4 posts
Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates
A few years ago, the husband and I had one of the best meals of our life, and as part of it, we ate one of the most delicious things you may ever taste: mascarpone stuffed dates with thick sea salt. Where was this life-changing meal? None other than at Komi, a now much acclaimed Mediterranean inspired, tasting menu-only restaurant in Washington, DC. When we went, it was very new (a bit cheaper),...
Winter Citrus Edamame Salad
Since I announced I was pregnant (btw, I am pregnant), everyone has been asking me: WHAT ARE YOU EATING!? It might be disappointing to hear that more than anything I have been craving fruit, especially citrus fruit! Good timing since citrus is now at its peak.
I made this salad combo recently, and couldn’t eat it fast enough. You could also add some feta or goat cheese to this salad to...
Coconut "Snowball" Cake
Coconut might sound a little tropical for December, but this simply decorated cake can be a perfect wintry dessert. You can also use these recipes to make cupcakes, or a double layered cake instead of a bundt.
Try this recipe for the coconut cake, which I finished with a cream cheese glaze and toasted fresh coconut. You can also use the sweetened, shredded coconut you find in the baking aisle...
