Lords and Ladies, In case you haven't noticed, I am quite excited about the return of Downton Abbey this weekend. In anticipation of the new season, I am going to help you plan your own Downton Abbey-worthy feast. I'll be sharing recipes that were inspired by The Unofficial Downton Abbey Cookbook by Emily Ansara Baines....
A New Year, A New Beginning... and a Cheese Board
Happy New Year! As we begin 2014, I can't help but think about the many ways 2013 is ending very differently than it began. Neither of us (Hubby or myself) are working at our same jobs that we had been at for 7+ years in my case, and 11+ in his. Our family has had...
KitchenJoy's Top Recipes of 2013
Of all the recipes I've shared this year, here are the Top Ten Posts of 2013: Cheddar Broccoli Soup Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake with Buttermilk Icing Monte Cristo Sandwich Tartlets Aux Framboises et Amandes (Raspberry and Almond Tartlets) Triple Coconut Cream Pie Bacon-Wrapped Green Bean Bundles French Onion Soup (vegetarian) Bread & Butter Pickles Old Fashioned...
A Festivus For the Rest of Us
For our first Christmas after we were married, my Hubby gave me the entire series of Seinfeld on DVD. Now that is the gift that keeps on giving if ever there was one. One of our favorite at-home-date-nights is watching Seinfeld. We often will watch an episode or two before we go to bed (It...
Nativity Cookies and the Truth of CHRISTmas
These cookies are more about truth than about any recipe, or appearance or flavor. They represent the truth of Christmas. Not the x-mas that involves everyone spending too much money and too much time doing things that have no eternal meaning. I'm talking about the CHRISTmas that is why we actually have something to celebrate....
Coconut Cupcakes with Coconut Buttercream
Ladies and Gentlemen, put down your Christmas cookies for a moment and make yourself these coconut cupcakes. I urge you, no, I beg you. The coconut on top looks like snow anyway, so they're actually perfect for any Winter celebration, Christmas or otherwise. About a month ago, my Mom, my Grandma, and I made a...
Chai-Spiced Shortbread Cookies
These cookies are so easy to make, they travel well, and they taste just like a warm cup of chai tea. They lend a perfect buttery crunch to balance out the other super-rich desserts and treats this time of year.
Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies
Christmas is only one week away, and I should probably be sharing with you some candy-filled concoction that will make you swoon. Maybe tomorrow. For today, I will share with you a recipe for Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies. Perfect for gifting, bringing to the office, or munching on while you wrap gifts. Julia Child once...
Pecan Pie Bars
If you or your loved ones are in the mood for some pecan pie this Christmas, consider trying out these Pecan Bars instead. No rolling out pie crust needed, and they are ready to enjoy in no time! So easy, and perfectly rich and delicious for your holiday gatherings. Happy Baking!
Perfect Peanut Butter Cookies & A Pinterest Party
Peanut Butter Cookies are a classic. There's just something about the cross-hatch fork marks that let you know you're in for something good. Well, most of the time. The perfect texture of peanut butter cookies can be a bit elusive, in my opinion. Too dry, too crunchy, too crumbly, too thin, etc... No longer a...