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again, another find on TasteSpotting ! the image of sea salted cookies was what first drew me into clicking the link...but it was the added bonus of knowing there was caramel inside that convinced me i needed to try making these cookies. the sweet & salty combination never fails and this take on the trendy sea salt caramels is a MUST for any fan. i dare you to try not getting addicted. CHOCOLATE CARAMEL COOKIES WITH SEA SALT posted on two peas and their pod on february 5, 2010 1 1/4 c all-purpose flour 1/4 t baking soda 1/4 t salt 5 T butter 7 T unsweetened cocoa powder 2/3 c white granulated sugar 1/3 c brown sugar 1/3 c yogurt 1 t vanilla extract soft caramel, rolled into balls (i used werther's) sea salt preheat oven to 350°F. line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat with cooking spray. set aside. in a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. set aside. in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. remove from heat and...

if you had told me six months ago that i would have a serious love affair with tomatoes, i would've thrown up a little in my mouth. i did NOT like tomatoes on their own, at all. but when they say your palette changes every seven years, they are absolutely right! and i'm happy they are. i never knew how robust the flavors can be and how fun they are with just a little bit of salt and pepper. as the new year starts, i've been making sure to stay health-conscious and finding foods that are fresh and making them on my own. other than the awesomeness of the tomatoes here, i think that simplicity is key. it says tomato sauce, but it's very light and more olive oil with little bits of roasted tomatoes. PASTA WITH BAKED TOMATO SAUCE posted on une-deux senses by michelle on december 9, 2010 1/3c extra virgin olive oil 1lb very ripe cherry tomatoes, halved (i used trader joe's assorted heirloom tomatoes) 1/3c plain dry breadcrumbs 1/4c freshly grated parmigiano (i us...

happy valentine's day! enjoy some whoopie...ahem, pie, that is. what a better way to enjoy all the sweet things valentine's day brings? i enjoy baking for others and instead of hauling my cupcake carrier on my 1-mile walk, i needed something lighter and easier to bring to shower my work family. i came across this recipe during my weekly peruse through TasteSpotting and thought that this would be a good opportunity to put my whoopie pan pie to good use. so, find your valentine and enjoy a scrumptious bite. RED VELVET WHOOPIE PIE posted on brown eyed baker on february 10, 2011 3c all-purpose flour 1/3c cocoa powder 1t baking powder 1/2t baking soda 1/2t salt 1/2c unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2c vegetable shortening (i used vegetable oil) 1/2c light brown sugar 1c white granulated sugar 2 eggs 2t vanilla extract 3t red food coloring 1c buttermilk position rack in center of the oven and preheat to 350°F. line two baking sheets with parchment paper (or gre...