Designer's Blog — Recipes

Here is a really easy salmon recipe, courtesy of my mom. I made this a few weeks ago for my hubby and he said it “was the best thing [I've] ever made!” Since he says that about every meal I make, I think I need a few more opinions from y’all.   Salmon & Asparagus Ingredients: Salmon, Asparagus, Pesto, Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, Salt & Pepper 1. Preheat oven to 400°F 2. On a large piece of foil, place asparagus in the center (about 5 pieces per person). Place the salmon on top of the asparagus, skin-down. 3. Cover the...

In preparation for Valentine's Day, I have a new recipe to share with you: some super-moist, vegan-friendly chocolate cupcakes! I never thought much about eating vegan until I met my friends Erin & Jeremy; their diet preference has encouraged me to stretch my baking skills. While the cupcake recipe didn't require a special trip to the store, the vegan frosting did. I used coconut milk (instead of soy) and coconut butter (instead of margarine) which gave the frosting a light coconut flavor - VERY yummy!

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 Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes
Makes 12 ¼ cup dark...

I've got another sweet treat for you today! When I was in college, I was introduced to this recipe by a sweet lady in my church. They are dense and delicious, so I suggest having a glass of milk nearby! You can download & print the recipe card, or it is written below.     Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Makes 22-24 1 box spice cake mix ¾ cup water ¼ cup vegetable oil 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips 1. Preheat oven to 350ºF 2. In a large bowl, mix the cake mix and can of pumpkin. Add...

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I spent mine in Mississippi visiting my husband's family. What a joy it was having all the siblings together! My mother-in-law is in LOVE with ginger cookies and is constantly on the hunt for the perfect one. My sister-in-law found a recipe on www.tasteofhome.com and they were, big, soft and perfectly delicious! I hope you enjoy them as well.  You can download & print the recipe card for your recipe box, or it is listed below.    Ginger Cookies
Makes 2.5-3 dozen ¾ cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar, plus additional 1 egg ¼...