The Tiny Fairy

Flan is an icon custard dessert from Spain with origins in Roman times. Almost every country has their version of this delicious custard. When Gail Borden, Jr. invented canned milk…

There’s nothing like fresh, sweet corn. Although I love corn on the cob with some herb butter, I can’t rave enough about this Mexican Street Corn. Typically the cob is…

I love citrus marinades! It not only tenderizes the meat, but it adds great flavor. This marinade is easy to whip together in a blender! Literally. The only difficult part…

If you love red Spanish sangria, you’ll love this white sangria version as well. It’s simple to make and very easy to adapt. Since this is a one bottle of…

Gratin dauphinois is a French dish of thin raw potato slices baked in cream with cheese. It was created in 1788 in the Dauphine region in France. Sounds fancy, right? Anything…

If you read my blog you know my fascination with citrus flavors so it’s no surprise I love drinks that share that crisp, citrus flavor as well. Now most people…

With our busy schedules, Sundays seem to be the one day we all sit around the table and eat together. That tradition is priceless and makes for great memories. But…

This easy American buttercream frosting is made with a few simple ingredients, yet it packs a punch of flavor! It’s my favorite and it’s what I grew up on. I…

I love Spring! We thaw out from the grip of Old Man Winter and enter a season of rebirth. Everything is bright, clean and new! The grass is green, flowers…

I never met a sangria I didn’t like, but this sangria I love! It’s my favorite and while it’s not an authentic Spanish recipe, it sure comes close. This robust…

So in all the years I’ve been cooking, I’ve never made short ribs. I know, right? But on a trip to NYC, I dined at Via Carota in the West…

Onion soup has fed the poor since Roman times, but it was the French that transformed this humble soup into something extraordinary by caramelizing the onions and topping it with…

How can a few simple ingredients make such an elegant salad? I can only say that simple recipes made with quality ingredients always taste best. I love the balance of…

This is one of the best desserts I’ve ever eaten. It’s creamy, crunchy, chocolaty, rich and decadent. It’s just perfection! And I’m not surprised. This is my adaptation of Emeril’s…

Soup is always my go-to comfort food. It’s hearty, warm and delicious. It the only food that can warm you from the inside out. You could say it’s my soul…

King Cake is the most iconic pastry we associate with New Orleans and Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras is known as the carnival celebration between Epiphany and Ash Wednesday. So Mardi…

This bread pudding is hands down the best bread pudding I’ve ever eaten. I love the texture of the Challah bread with the creaminess of the custard. Topped with the…

This spiced rum sauce is amazing. It’s an elevated caramel sauce with notes of vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. I love serving it with my bread pudding, over ice cream, in…

Bugs Bunny isn’t the only one that loves carrots. This vegetable is inexpensive, delicious and versatile. You can serve them as a side dish or transform them into other dishes…

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day and cooking for those we love, I thought I would make the legendary “Engagement Chicken”. Apparently, anyone who makes this delicious and moist chicken…

Lately I’ve been on a maple and brown sugar craze. Sweet on the lips and not on the hips. But, oh how sweet it is! So when I started cooking…

I thought I would throw it way back to the 70’s when 7-Up Pound Cakes were popular. I honestly don’t know why we don’t make them anymore. Delicious on it’s…

Today is World Nutella Day! Oh happy day! Nutella is an unmatched decadent and delicious chocolate and hazelnut spread. It’s so rich and creamy – it’s no wonder it has…

I’ve been on a lemon recipe binge lately, but that’s what happens when you go to Costco and buy a big bag of lemons.  Who can blame me and what’s…

There’s an old saying “man proposes and God disposes” and that was so true for our weekend. We had planned a great outdoor BBQ over Labor Day weekend as the…

During my stop in Carmel, California, I visited the Olivier Napa Valley store and purchased a Meyer Lemon Creme among other items.   This is the best lemon curd I have ever…

Buttermilk Pancakes have that unmistakable tangy flavor and buttermilk makes the batter moist, tender and fluffy! This is the only pancake recipe I’ve made the past 26 years and it’s…

Apples are a year round favorite in my house and an this Classic Apple Crisp is the perfect summer and fall dessert.    I prefer to use a combination of…

I just love these sandwiches.  It’s an easy and crowd pleasing versatile recipe.   You can easily adapted it to any flavor combination or party theme!  Ham and cheese is the…

A hint of sweet and spicy makes this the perfect coleslaw to complement your BBQ menu or fish fry! I love how the country mustard specks look throughout the slaw.…