Raspberry Macarons

Today I decided to experiment with making French macarons. I used a Martha Stewart recipe for raspberry macarons, and then made a chocolate raspberry ganache to fill them with. Although they don't look as perfect as they're supposed to, they still tasted great and I am excited to continue experimenting! 

Penne with Spicy Lamb Sauce and Sand Tarts

Although finals are approaching quickly, I have had a lot of free time the past few days. I made an easy but delicious recipe from one of my favorite sites Food52, and a simple salad to go with it. Later in the night I was craving something sweet, so I made my family's sand tart recipe that I posted about before. 

Yom Kippur Break Fast

This post is very delayed, but this is my Yom Kippur break fast. Although I didn't fast and I am not super religious, I love celebrating holidays and will find any excuse to cook for my friends!

Since Yom Kippur dinner is (or should be) the first thing you eat all day, it is called a break fast - so it always consists of breakfast foods, which are my favorite anyways.

I invited some of my friends who are Jewish over, and included some non-Jews as well. The break fast also coincided with a badger football game, so we celebrated both.

Crustless Zucchini and Goat Cheese Quiche

Mixed Greens Salad

Bagels and toppings

Noodle Kugel

Wisconsin Cookies

End of Summer Dinner Party

A few weeks before everyone had to go back to school, my friend Amina wanted to have a dinner party for all her friends. I immediately volunteered to help. We wanted to pick a theme, and then plan the party around that. We decided on Tuscany - we already had some great decorations, and italian food is always welcome by all. 

Cheese plate

Pomegranate blueberry spritzer

Mini sausage calzones

White bean crostinis

Lemon Fusili with Arugala

Soft Herb Salad

Roasted Carrots

Raspberry Brownies

Mini Peach Tarts

White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

Family Dinner

Roast Chicken

Sautéed Zucchini 

Soft Herb Salad

Roasted Potatoes