Monday, July 23, 2018

No Bake Chocolate Cookie Cheesecake

No-bake cheesecake with chocolate covered cookie layers.

It's no secret that cheesecake is my favorite dessert and it's what I always want as my birthday cake. And yes, I do usually make my own birthday cake because...well...I make really good cheesecake. If I absolutely, positively had to pick a favorite, it would be a tie between the classic New York steakhouse style with a cookie crust and strawberries on top and my mother's no-bake version.

Monday, July 16, 2018

Labneh Ice Cream with Cherry Swirl

Ice cream made with milk, cream and yogurt cheese, swirled with a cherry compote.

There's not really much to complain about when it comes to ice cream. But sometimes, the sweet on sweet can be too much for me, especially when it's hot and I'm looking for something cooling. My preference is for a little tart to go with with my sweet. Not sour, like a lemon sorbet, but just a little bit tart.

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Loaded Chickpea Slaw

Coleslaw with crispy chickpeas, broccoli and tomatoes in a mustard tahini dressing.

Let's talk about lunch prep. I feel like the Sunday meal prepping people do tends to be more for weeknight dinners but lunch has always been a big prep situation for me. I love those Whole Foods type salad bars but it's expensive and not always convenient. So I make my own salad bar at home.

Monday, July 2, 2018

French Inspired Cheese Board with Edible Flowers

Cheese board with an array of French hard and soft cheeses, baguettes and edible flowers.

No matter what the season, when I'm entertaining there's nothing more crowd pleasing than a great cheese board. But, in summer, I especially love opening a crisp bottle of rose' and serving cheese on a Sunday afternoon with friends.