Author Archives: Emily Wasserman
Blood Orange Cardamom Doughnuts
I’ve been wanting to make these blood orange cardamom doughnuts for a long time. It all started back when I saw a picture of blood orange pound cake. I loved the color of the icing, and I knew I had … Continue reading
Eggplant Parmesan
Believe it or not, I’m not a huge fan of eggplant. It seems weird, given that I love most vegetables, but eggplant has always been on my “meh” list. I think it has to do with the texture. I like … Continue reading
Banana Bread Breakfast Cookies
I love holiday eating as much (maybe more) than the next person, but there comes a time when my stomach/mind/body needs a break. Cue: these banana bread breakfast cookies. They’re vegan AND gluten-free, they taste great, and they don’t make … Continue reading
Chive Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie
The weather in St. Louis the past two days has been dreary, to say the least. Yesterday there was freezing rain and today was foggy and overcast. When it gets like that, there’s only one thing to do: Make chicken … Continue reading
My Go-To Hot Chocolate
Today, I had my first hot chocolate of the season. I usually wait until it gets really cold outside to have my first hot chocolate. I’m not sure why, but I think having it be really cold outside makes me … Continue reading
Peanut Butter Blossoms
Peanut butter blossoms are my favorite holiday cookies to make. Soft peanut butter cookies, sweet Hershey’s Kisses, and a crunchy exterior rolled in sugar…I could go on and on. The best part about making peanut butter blossoms is putting the … Continue reading
Cranberry Corn Muffins
I’m all about using up my Thanksgiving leftovers. Usually this means lots of turkey sandwiches with cranberry sauce, or maybe even turkey noodle soup. But this year, I went the sweet route and made these cranberry corn muffins. These muffins … Continue reading
A Tale of Two Pies: Pumpkin and Chocolate Bourbon Pecan
If you’re like me, the last thing you want to do the Monday after Thanksgiving is think about how much you ate Thursday-Sunday. Still, I think many of us reminisce about the delicious pies and meals we ate, if only … Continue reading
Lemon Ricotta Poppy Seed Pancakes
I don’t know about you, but I pretty much always have a half-used container of ricotta cheese in my fridge. I’m not sure why…I mean, yeah, I use it in pasta recipes sometimes, but most of the time I find … Continue reading
Carrot, Grapefruit and Ginger Juice
It’s starting to feel like winter outside, so it’s time to amp up the Vitamin C and A. I’ve actually been feeling healthier this year (aside from seasonal allergies), but it never hurts to boost your reserves ahead of cold … Continue reading
