This is likely the best chocolate cake I’ve made: super moist, deeply chocolatey, mixed in one bowl and tender for days. It’s a rich single-layer chocolate olive oil cake finished with a light whipped cherry ganache. One bite leads to another—beware, you may want more. This cake pairs the playful charm of cherries with the … Read more

Of all the ingredient combinations for sandwiches, few honor the fresh garden tomato as simply and perfectly as the classic BLT or my favorite: Tomato, Mayonnaise and Cheese. While the BLT requires cooking bacon, there’s something uniquely satisfying about slicing the season’s first garden tomato and pairing it with White American cheese, mayonnaise, and slices … Read more

Mixology is often presented as an art, with bartenders around the world creating “signature” cocktails that promise distinctive flavors and memorable experiences. Yet if you’ve spent an evening sampling one inventive drink after another, you might notice a recurring truth: many of these cocktails end up tasting remarkably similar. Behind elaborate garnishes, exotic names, and … Read more

Every year we drive north of Sacramento to a beautiful area known as Apple Hill. The views of fall foliage are what first captured my heart, and soon I discovered the charming apple and fruit farms and small bake shops that serve some of the best apple desserts I’ve ever tasted. We make a day … Read more

Print Recipe Happy Hour Mushrooms Recipe by: Lynne Eshe Pollock Course: Appetizers Cuisine: American Servings: 12 Ingredients 36 med. mushrooms 3 T. unsalted butter melted 1/2 c. unsalted butter softened 1 clove garlic minced 2/3 c. Monterey Jack cheese grated 2 T. red wine 2 T. soy sauce 1 pkg. dry onion soup mix 1/3 … Read more

Aloha Dreams Fabulous Recipes, Cooking for a Crowd, & Dream Home Design Sign-up for Fabulous Recipes! HOME  |  STIR IT UP  |  EXPLORE  |  SAY YES!  |  AHONUI  |  PARTY Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies Crispy at the edges, chewy in the center — these are truly the ultimate chocolate chip cookies. They keep well for … Read more

Vegan Pumpkin Granola Bars make a perfect breakfast or snack — chewy, satisfying, and full of cozy fall flavors. Do you struggle with snacking choices? I do sometimes. On off days I reach for junk, but when I’m trying to eat better I make simple swaps like nuts or homemade granola bars. With autumn in … Read more

Learn how to make sushi rolls at home, step by step, using ingredients you love. You don’t need raw seafood — cooked seafood and vegetarian fillings work great. Step-by-step photos and video included. Whether you prefer raw fish, cooked seafood, or vegetables, homemade sushi rolls are easy to customize and much cheaper than takeout. Because … Read more

If you haven’t tried brining your turkey yet, now is the time. Brining is the most reliable method for ensuring a juicy, flavorful bird. A brine is simply salt dissolved in water. When meat soaks in a brine for several hours, it absorbs some of that seasoned liquid. The salt solution gets trapped between muscle … Read more