Shallot Tarte Tatin

serves 4 This recipe was an experiment for a fancy dinner party I was hosting.  It turned out better than I even expected!  I’m fascinated by how it comes together and surprised by how good it tastes.  This isn’t typically my kind of dish, but the syrupy balsamic on the warm puff pastry topped with sautéed mushrooms, fresh, …

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Golden Milk

serves 2 This feels so good going down nice and hot.  Kids don’t mind the spiciness from ginger and peppercorn because it’s creamy and sweet.  It’s like they can feel the healing and happily sip it till it’s gone.  Get well soon little loves. 1 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk 1 cup water 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick 1 (1-inch) …

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Gingerbread Loaf

makes 9 large servings Without a doubt, this is the most delicious gingerbread I have ever had.  Moist, flavorful, and no sweetener needed aside from molasses.  It comes together so easily I made it with my kids before school one day!  They never forgot about that and ask to make it every week throughout the month of December. …

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Zombie Pizza Faces

“Halloween” Chapter from Celebrations by CG: Holidays makes 12 zombie pizzas total time: 2 hours     active time: 1 hour I make these every year.  Everyone loves pizza, everyone.  These are easy to grab-and-go before trick-or-treating.  They’re yummy, fun, AND clean!  Pepperoni made of pinto beans, “cheese” made of cashews, and marinara sauce on whole wheat English muffins with vegetable toppings.   …

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