Cardamom-Pistachio Truffles

Cardamom-Pistachio Truffles

Who would’ve thought that there’s a day for pistachios?! Well there is, and it’s today! Happy National Pistachio Day! These crackable yummies aren’t only in baklava – they’re very versatile. I’ve seen them used in Italian, Indian, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean food – you name it! I had some friends over recently, and I wanted to …

Chocolate Peanut Butter Mascarpone French Toast

Chocolate Peanut Butter Mascarpone French Toast

Does this really need an introduction? Don’t the pictures just speak for themselves?! Chocolate Peanut-Butter Mascarpone French Toast:  4 slices of white bread 1/4 cup fat-free half&half 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp ground cinnamon 4 tbsp Reese’s Peanut Butter Spread 4 tbsp mascarpone chocolate chips peanut butter chips powdered sugar 1. Please half&half, vanilla …

Burrata with Truffled Cherry Tomato-Basil Salad

Burrata with Truffled Cherry Tomato-Basil Salad

Does this really need an introduction? Burrata with Truffled Cherry Tomato-Basil Salad: 1 fresh burrata cheese – good quality burrata is now available at Costco (Whole Foods sells the same brand) 1 box fresh cherry tomatoes – can be any size box, no real measurements here a hefty handful of fresh basil black pepper salt …

Rose Red Velvet Cake Truffles with Cardamom-Chocolate Ganache

Rose Red Velvet Cake Truffles with Cardamom-Chocolate Ganache

I don’t think these need much of an introduction, but just picture moist red velvet cake flavored with the delicate flavors of rose and en-robed in rich cardamom chocolate ganache. Yeah. Trust me, even those who don’t like “exotic flavors” (hate those people), will love these. Perfect for Holiday parties! I actually made these for …

Red Velvet Pancakes with Sweet Cream Drizzle

Red Velvet Pancakes with Sweet Cream Drizzle

I feel like I haven’t made breakfast food in a while. Maybe because I never really have time to make a gourmet breakfast, aside for my Spicy Eggwhite and Cheese Sandwich– that happens to be great for commuting! This past Sunday, I had a little extra time on my hands and decided to indulge a …