H is for Lemon-Honey Chicken (Jennifer)

Hello readers!

This post is going to be short. Like super short. Why, you ask? Because I don't really care for chicken all that much, so the less time I have to look at these pictures the better (sorry!).

I made this recipe for dinner one night last week. I took one bite (you know, so I could describe it on the blog) and gave the rest to my husband. He liked it. : ) I served it alongside a cheddar cabbage gratin, which I loved way more than the chicken (although the chicken was good, for chicken). Here's the cheddar cabbage gratin recipe, too!

H is for Hot Fudge: Hot Fudge Mocha Brownie Cake (Jessica)

Hello Readers!

Sometimes, chocolate doesn't really need much of an introduction, so I'll keep this short (and sweet!). I remember when I was in middle school, my friends and I used to go from Lexington to Burlington on Friday nights to go eat dinner at Chili's. Why we thought this was so amazing, I can't entirely remember, but part of the reason must have been their Molten Chocolate Cake. Just one to share, it was totally enormous. And man, was it good. Have you ever had a dream about dessert?

Fast forward a few years to this weekend and I've discovered the secret: molten chocolate cakes are incredibly easy to make! Who needs Chili's now that I can make this at home?!!

H is for Hazelnut Shortbread Cookies (Jennifer)

Hi there!

Hope you all enjoyed a glorious weekend! This beautiful weather has been mildly distracting lately, no? Despite the draw of the great outdoors, I did find some time to spend in the kitchen this weekend and I'm really excited to share the results with you.

Under most circumstances, I wouldn't count myself a fan of shortbread cookies. To be honest, I find that most shortbread cookies fall "short" (get it? haha) of what I'm looking for in a cookie--something chewy, moist, and delectable. However, after making these cookies, I may have had a change of heart. These cookies are nutty and crumbly, with just enough texture. They are soft and buttery, with just enough sweet.

After all was said and done, I found myself sitting at the kitchen table wondering if this cookie may have turned this former shortbread doubter into a believer. If you try these, which I hope you will, I hope you become a believer, too.

H is for Honey Lace Cookies (Jessica)

Hello Honey!

The lovely town of South Pasadena has an even lovelier Farmers' Market every Thursday evening. In the summer, the market draws a large crowd, but honestly, it's crowded in the winter too. Who can resist the cute neighborhood and delicious samples? Pomegranate juice and goat cheese? Yes, please!

At some point during "the winter" of my first year in Southern California, I discovered this Farmers' Market. Enjoying fresh produce outside in February was a shock! I distinctly remember realizing how far from home I really was on that night. Fast forward three whole years (how has it been that long?!) and now the South Pasadena Farmers' Market is just another part of the cute town that's become home (OK, not my REAL home, that'll always be in Massachusetts, but this is a second home). It is ESPECIALLY delightful in the summer months when the sun doesn't set until the market closes and I walk around drooling over the California strawberries.

One of the booths at the market each week is a man who makes all different kinds of honey. A couple of months ago, I had some extra time at the market and I decided to buy some of my favorite honey. This involved tasting every single kind, of course! In the end, I came home with the best and that is what went into this week's cookie recipe. The high quality of the honey made all the difference!