Black and White Cookies

If you have lived your whole life in one area, you may not have any idea that some of the foods you …

Vanilla Pastry Cream

Vanilla pastry cream is an egg-based custard and, basically, let’s face it—it’s pudding.  This is something you should have in your dessert …

College Corner 101

My sister Amy and I (Sara) are entering our senior years in college.  Growing up cooking in the kitchen with our mother …

Zucchini Bread

They’re ba-aaack! No, not the poltergeists—zucchinis.  No vegetable seems to be more prolific this time of year than zucchini.  People who grow …

Carnitas – Mexican Pulled Pork

On my first visit to Chipotle’s, I immediately became enamored of their approach to fresh, fast Mexican food.  I particularly like—OK, love—their …

Fresh Tomato Salsa

This fresh tomato salsa is simply addictive.  Chopped tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro and lime come together to make a delicious savory experience …

Cilantro Lime Rice

I am a big fan of Chipotle’s burrito bowl with carnitas.  I’ve come up with a recipe for each of the main …

College Quiche

Guest Post by Sara College students have extremely busy schedules—I know because I am one!  My sophomore year I started an honors …

Black Bean Confetti Salad

There are many, many black bean salads to be found on the web and elsewhere.  They all contain pretty much the same …