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Fall Leaves Sugar Cookies

October 15, 2015 // 5 Comments

Warren and I toy around with the idea of living in a state where we can see the seasons change. A place that will allow us to feel the leaves crunch below our feet as we take our evening walks... Continue reading →

An Evening at Buca di Beppo & Giveaway!

October 10, 2015 // 14 Comments

This post brought to you by Buca di Beppo®. The content and opinions expressed below are that of The PKP Way. Every week my family and I have a designated family dinner night. With all of our varying schedules, it... Continue reading →

Pumpkin, cupcakes, pumpkin pie, pumpkin spice, recipe for two, cookie butter, halloween

Cupcakes for Two: Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Pumpkin Pie Spice Cookie Buttercream

October 8, 2015 // 6 Comments

A recipe that yields only Two Cupcakes, these Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Pumpkin Pie Spice Cookie Buttercream are perfect for you and your snuggle buddy. Now that pumpkin season is in full swing, it’s time I share a pumpkin cupcake recipe for two.... Continue reading →

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Blackstrap Molasses Raisin Muffin & Pumpkin Spice Cream Parfait

September 29, 2015 // 1 Comment

Flip or Flop vs. Fixer Upper. Are you team Tarek and Christina or team Chip and Joanna? We can’t decide either. We love them both! There should be a similarly premised show on the Food Network, where flops in the... Continue reading →

Samoa ~ Caramel deLites Cupcakes

September 24, 2015 // 1 Comment

I am so excited to share that I will be attending CAKE in Orange County next month and I cannot wait! CAKE is an expo for everyone who loves baking, cake decorating, and all things cakes, pastry, and other baked... Continue reading →

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Tikka Masala-Inspired Salmon & Zucchini

September 22, 2015 // 2 Comments

Today’s recipe came about when I stumbled upon a tikka masala recipe that I couldn’t resist recreating. Like any tikka masala, it required garam masala, which I didn’t have on hand. I was going to make my own garam masala,... Continue reading →

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Banana Walnut Muffins from The Palace Grill

September 17, 2015 // 3 Comments

The first recipe I’m sharing from The Palace Grill is their banana walnut muffins. It’s one of the five recipes I was able to get my hands on over our Labor Day Weekend in Santa Barbara. The banana walnut muffins... Continue reading →

Gnocchi, Ricotta, Italian, sausage, zucchini, squash, potato dumplings, sage

Ricotta Gnocchi with Zucchini, Squash, Italian Sausage, and Fried Sage

September 15, 2015 // 2 Comments

Have you guys heard of “Sift?” It’s a King Arthur Flour Publication that launched earlier this year. It’s full of beautiful photographs, features for the foodies at heart, and tons of delicious recipes. Ever since the first Spring 2015 issue,... Continue reading →

Golden Vanilla Cupcakes with Swiss Buttercream for Two

September 8, 2015 // 5 Comments

Welcome back from the long weekend! I hope you all had a wonderful and relaxing Labor Day. If you’re anything like me, you need a day off to recover from your day off. To ease you back into the work... Continue reading →

Falafel Sliders

September 3, 2015 // 6 Comments

When I’m famished, which occurs more often than I’d like, my mind runs wild with recipe creations. Reason to let myself become famished more often, perhaps? The last time I was famished, I really wanted a falafel pita pocket. From... Continue reading →