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Laura’s Pear and Frangipane Tart
• August 31, 2023
Arguably, one of the best shows to have come out of the modern era is the Great British Baking Show. A recipe that seems to be known by all of […]
Laura’s Vegan Caramelized Onions
• May 18, 2023
Let me just start with saying that I loveeeee caramelized onions. It is kind of ironic in a way because my father is super sensitive to smells and often wouldn’t allow […]
Laura’s Gluten-Free Carrot Cake
• May 11, 2023
As I think of the cakes we had at home when I was a kid growing up, for some reason two in particular stand out: 1) Maple Walnut Cake, and […]
Like Puff Pastries? Have You Tried Palmiers?
• May 4, 2023
I last knowingly and willingly consumed gluten in early September of 2010. It was the year I started my Bachelor’s degree. A whole new world had presented itself to me […]
Laura’s Blueberry Glazed Donuts
• March 23, 2023
If it’s not clear, I really like making baked donuts at home! I also love blueberries. Naturally, these blueberry glazed donuts are perfect to make. These are not typical blueberry […]
Laura’s Les Poissons
• February 23, 2023
Some of the best Disney music comes from the film The Little Mermaid (1989). It is catchy, often funny, and gets stuck in your head (in my case for decades). […]
Laura’s Vegetarian Tortellini Soup with Spinach
• February 16, 2023
We’re officially in soup season! It’s one of my favorite times of year as soup is so hearty, easy, and delicious. I often admire longingly the soups others make that […]
Laura’s Dulce De Leche Cheesecake
• January 26, 2023
Who doesn’t love a homemade cheesecake? This recipe for dulce de leche cheesecake is absolutely delicious. It’s a baked cheesecake and uses the traditional burnt basque cheesecake method. And, it’s […]
Laura’s ‘Spaghetti Allo Scarpariello’
• January 19, 2023
Spaghetti Allo Scarpariello, AKA, The Cobbler’s Wife Have you ever heard of The Pasta Queen? She is my latest obsession and possibly my personal hero. Pasta has been my favorite […]
Laura’s Blueberry Burnt Basque Cheesecake
• January 12, 2023
If you’ve been reading this blog for a little while, it might be apparent to you that we love cheesecake in our household. For my anniversary this year, I made […]
