Desserts

Two scoops of pink ice cream in a glass bowl with a mint garnish.

Sophisticated Comfort Food: Strawberry Basil Ice Cream

Although I missed a week of writing while celebrating the holiday with family in Boston...
Chocolate ganache disc with two colorful truffles

Confection Confession: A Trio of Truffles

This nutrition scientist-slash-foodie is all about moderation. Yup, I mainly write about salads, soups, savory...
Powdered sugar pastry oozing chocolate custard

Unexpected Donut Encounters in the Windy City

Donuts, Donuts, Everywhere There's been a bit of chatter about donuts lately on my Facebook...
Rhubarb tart slice with whipped cream and mint

Orange and Cardamon-Scented Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake

This easy upside-down cake recipe stars rhubarb in a moist, golden cake studded with sweetly...
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To Clean Up Your Diet, Clean Out Your House

Whether it's a new year's resolution to lose weight or a spring commitment to getting...
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Healthy Holidays the P.K. Way: Top Ten Tips

Sure, this piece was written in 2011, and now it's 2015. The tips in this...
Chocolate star brownies with piped yellow buttercream

Holiday Panic: Chocolate to the Rescue!

Chocolate Brownie Stars with Maple Buttercream You know it's mid-December when...
Three pumpkin whoopie pies with cream filling on a colorful plate.

Weekend Whoopie

Now, now people, I'm talking about whoopie pies, those sweet little concoctions of "is it...
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Holiday Cooking Has Begun! (Indian Food Included)

No, I haven't made Christmas cookies yet, and I'm only vaguely considering what to bring...
A line of whoopie pies with creamy filling on a colorful surface.

Summer Corn + Halloween Snow = Spooky

Outrageous pumpkin whoopie pies with maple buttercream. Click on the pic...