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# Coco in the Kitchen

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- [How to Make Pesto like an Italian Grandmother Recipe](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/handmade-pesto/) - Most women don't aspire to be anything like an Italian grandmother, but, after making pesto by hand, I've chucked my anti-wrinkle regime and made aprons my favorite fashion accessory. If you have basil plants growing in the back garden, make pesto at home. Once you make it, you'll never buy pesto from the store again.
- [Malai Curry Sauce, a North Indian Delight](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/malai-curry-sauce/) - The first time I tasted Malai Curry was in a frozen meal and I liked it. It was so good, in fact, that I had to find out how to make it. India is brimming with variety in every sense of the word and sets the scene for new experiences. Food brings people together in celebration.
- [Slice & Bake Penguin Cookies](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/slice-bake-penguin-cookies/) - The holidays are here and every morning, I just want to wake Daisy up so we can run to the kitchen and bake all day in our PJ's! First up are the whimsical Slice & Bake Penguin Cookies which, without a doubt, are the most delicious in the world. Wait. Let me think about that.
- [Almost Famous Martino's Bakery Tea Cakes Recipe](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/teacakes/) - Saturday night, we built a nice campfire in the backyard for us and our neighbors came over for a simple dinner of hot dogs and fire-roasted corn. Our friends never visit empty-handed, often showering us with gifts. This time, I asked my beautiful British import of a girlfriend to not spoil us, but she showed
- [Guinness Stew](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/guinness-stew/) - We wish for chilly weather just so we can have Guinness Stew. Start cooking around early lunchtime or so. About an hour before serving, start baking the Irish Soda Bread. Speckled with sweet currants and peppery caraway seeds, it's so lovely with Guinness Stew. Nix the meat and this is perfect for your veggie friends. Fortunately,
- [Sundried Tomato Harissa](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/sundried-tomato-harissa/) - The northern tip of Africa is home to Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco. Culturally, this region is more Middle Eastern than African. This Moorish influence has spread far and wide, eas vident in intricate architectural details and the use of spices in European kitchens. One such wonder is Harissa, a sweet, sometimes spicy red pepper
- [Lemon Poppyseed Cupcakes & Torched Meringue](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/lemon-poppyseed-cupcakes-with-torched-meringue/) - There's elegance in simplicity. Lemon Poppyseed Cupcakes with Torched Meringue are just that. Two of my favorites in one, they have a delicate crumb and fresh lemon scent. Crowned with a swirl of glossy whipped meringue, they're bound to turn heads anywhere you take them. Meringue has always been wildly popular. Back in the 1980's, my
- [Irish Soda Bread](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/irish-soda-bread/) - Irish Soda Bread always reminds me of a pub with wood trim and vintage floral wallpaper. It's easy to pretend you're far, far away in the UK. The best thing on the menu there is the Guinness stew. It's always served with freshly baked Irish Soda Bread dotted with dainty little currants. Bits of sweetness
- [Saffron-scented Chicken and Rice Cake (Tahchin)](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tahchin/) - Last night, I actually dreamt there was a washer/dryer that automatically folded the laundry. Then, I woke up. Some dreams may never come true. Thankfully, we can make some things happen without relying on luck, like Tahchin, a delightful saffron-scented rice cake crowned with little sweet-tart red barberries called zereshk in Farsi. Before serving, the rice
- [Kibbeh (Middle Eastern Meatballs)](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/kibbeh/) - Lemon-shaped dumplings seasoned with aromatic spices called Kibbeh are Syria & Lebanon's national treasure. One bite and they'll soon be yours, too!
- [Bacon & Eggs Meatloaf](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/grilled-bacon-eggs-meatloaf/) - Who says you can't have breakfast for dinner? Grilled, baked or cooked on the stovetop, this Bacon & Eggs Meatloaf is, without a doubt, the ultimate comfort food. Every family has a trademark recipe, but this one, especially if grilled over wood chips and charcoal, may just be the very best one. See for yourself.
- [Interview with Chef Michelle Bernstein + Her Flan de Mama](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/flan-de-mama/) - My li'l blue-eyed beauty woke up this morning when I was off, brushing my teeth. That is when I heard a sweet li'l voice calling, "Maaamaaaaaa?" So, I rushed to the bedroom and found a cute, little girl, yawning and rubbing her sleepy eyes under messy curls. She fumbled to the edge of the bed
- [A New Tradition: Saffron Fudge (Halva)](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/saffron-fudge/) - This fudge has an exotic foreign accent. It says you're a stylin' world traveler with sophisticated taste, even if you haven't ever left town.
- [Taste of Fall: Saffron-Infused Biryani](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/taste-of-fall-saffron-infused-biryani/) - Admission is the first step to recovery. It's quite possible that I'm an Indian trapped in an Armenian woman's body. If Mom is cooking, I admit I could easily eat to death. She’s a master at inventive rice dishes. What she calls cleaning out the fridge, I call sheer genius. Biryani is one of those dishes,
- [Pan de Muertos](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/pan-de-muertos/) - Several years ago, Daisy and I spent a fun afternoon, working on a make-up tutorial for Día de Los Muertos. This year, delicious Pan de Muertos is in the works!
- [Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/hyderabadi-chicken-biryani/) - Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani take a simple chicken & rice dish and embellishes it with the addition of precious saffron. While the list of ingredients may seem long and the instructions, lengthy, one taste and you'll immediately deem the recipe well worth the effort.
- [Soul Cakes, Old English Holiday Cookies](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/soul-cakes/) - Soul Cakes are a recent discovery for me, found on an album, of all things, reviving the works of old British minstrels in delightful fashion. The tune was found in 1891, taken from a little girl at a Cheshire school, but the cookies date farther back, to the Middle Ages when saffron came to England.
- [Spumoni Truffles](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/spumoni-truffles/) - Spumoni Truffles transform the Italian flag's tricolors with maraschino cherries stuffed with pistachios, wrapped in marzipan and dipped in chocolate.
- [Aromatic Quinoa Salad](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/aromatic-quinoa-salad/) - I really don't like to admit it, but my clothes feel a bit snug these days. Maybe it's the chocolate-chippers I've been "taste-testing." Or was it the three cakes I baked last night? Milou thought I was nuts. Hey, I just couldn't sleep. So I thought I'd make myself useful. The cakes were different flavors,
- [Cottage Caponata](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/cottage-caponata/) - Today, I am making Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's caponata for our Cottage Cooking Club. I love surprises, but this one was a bit of a jaw-dropper. I thought I knew all there was to know about chocolate and this Italian classic, but the two together? I might have to think about that for a bit while, as my little
- [Easy Gulab Jamuns: Indian Donuts](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/easy-gulab-jamuns/) - This past Christmas was somewhat unconventional for us. This year, we ordered take-out from our favorite Indian restaurant. Crazy, I know, but we are gypsy rockstars and do like a little crazy. I wore a beautiful tunic that my dear friend Pragna had given me. She is my connection to everything Indian. We set the table
- [Homemade Fortune Cookies](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/fortune-cookies/) - If you're looking for a quick last-minute gift, there's nothing sweeter or more thoughtful than something homemade. Why not make Fortune Cookies for that special someone? Grab a non-toxic marker like Sharpie, cut up some cute paper (like origami) into strips and write your own little messages for the best-ever fortunes. Whether it's Mother's Day,
- [Mom's Persian Herb Cakes (Kuku): Merry Christmas! Again!](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/moms-persian-herb-cakes-kuku-merry-christmas-again/) - Today is Armenian Christmas, which, if you're in my family, is awesome, because we are now on our third festive dinner celebration within three weeks. Tracing our roots nearly 2,500 years BC, Armenians have a rich history, reputed to be the first nation to accept Christianity. Since there is some question as to whether December
- [Homemade English Muffins](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/homemade-english-muffins/) - Daisy: Please don't tell me you gave away the English Muffins.Me: Why? Are they good?Daisy: Ya-AH. Me: Better than store-bought?Daisy: A million times better! Recently, in an effort to get athletic, I've been walking to a nearby bakery in the mornings for fresh bread. It's like dangling a carrot in front of a horse. I'm motivated
- [Easy Salt Dough Ornaments and a Sea-themed Christmas Tree](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/easy-salt-dough-ornaments-and-a-sea-themed-christmas-tree/) - Years ago, I bought some air-dry clay for Daisy to make things. It wasn't til recently that I discovered how easy it is to make something similar at home using non-toxic safe things already in the pantry. And, since my li'l nugget asked for a sea-themed Christmas tree, homemade Salt Dough Ornaments were the answer.
- [Mini Pineapple Tarts](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/pineapple-cakes/) - Pineapple Cakes are traditionally enjoyed during Lunar New Year celebrations. Little bundles of buttery goodness stuffed with homemade pineapple jam make for a most welcoming treat any time of day, any day of the year. The Legend of the Pineapple Known as the Princess of Fruits, the stately pineapple has symbolized hospitality here in the
- [Halloween Monster Cookies](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/halloween-monster-cookies/) - These Halloween Monster Cookies are super chocolaty and hilarious. They look like a witch's brew, with candy eyeballs and festive colored sprinkles on top. There's no need for food coloring to achieve that spooky color here. Black cocoa naturally gives these sweeties that deep, dark color and rich chocolaty flavor. It is basically Dutch-process cocoa
- [Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/chocolate-guinness-cupcakes/) - Just in time for St. Patrick's Day are these luscious Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes topped with a rich ganache and fondant four-leaf clover with a touch of gold from that pot at the end of the rainbow! A Wee Bit O'History The coffee flavor from stout comes from an accident in 1799 when a brewer in
- [Badam Paak: Indian Almond Fudge](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/badam-paak/) - One of my coworkers soon became a very dear friend. She is Jain, which means she respects even the smallest lifeforms, like an ant. She is such a fascinating lady and I learn so much from her. A while ago, her mother was visiting from Kenya around Diwali (the Indian festival of lights) and the
- [Luscious Lemon Curd](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/lemon-curd/) - As much as I love anything British, I never reached for a jar of lemon curd at the market. Making it from scratch was even more improbable, that is until last night. It was an ordinary evening, like so many. After dinner, we cleared the table and ran Daisy's bath. While she was singing and
- [Making Fresh Pasta at Home](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/fresh-pasta/) - Fresh Pasta There was a time when making fresh pasta from scratch was horrifying. I wouldn't even consider giving it a try, especially after watching Dad, who's a seasoned cook, waste some 18 eggs, struggling to get it right. This year for Father's Day, I did something a bit selfish and booked a pasta-making class.
- [Chocolate Chip Rickies](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/chocolate-chip-rickies-2/) - Chocolate Chip Rickies are named after the baker who inspired them. These chocolate chip cookies are fun to bake with the kids and quick to disappear! The master mind behind the secret formula that inspired my version is a lovely gentleman named Rick. I haven't known Rick long, but he is a remarkably generous person.
- [Fragrant Black Tea Foot Bath](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/foot-bath/) - The days seem to zip by in a blur. I forgot what it was like to enjoy the moment. So I took a few days off work to catch my breath. Daisy is a young lady now. So keeping her entertained is more of a challenge when she was little and a nice foot bath
- [How to Eat a Cupcake, Cook Sexy Steaks + Other Bits of Kitchen Wisdom](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/cooks-tips/) - In the last three decades, food shows have flooded the media on TV, on paper and online, inspiring more and more Americans to cook at home. Anyone can master the most basic and important techniques that guarantee consistent success. There are also some fantastic tips to fast cooking after work that you could follow online
- [Mom's Persian Fava Dill Rice (Baghali Polo)](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/baghali-polo/) - Fluffy, long-grain rice speckled with fragrant dill and fava beans, Baghali Polo is a Persian national treasure. It is very versatile in that it compliments nearly any meat dish from baked halibut to your mom's famous pot roast, even barbecued ribs. That is what we had for our family dinner Sunday night and it was
- [Campfire Steak Rub](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/campfire-steak-rub/) - This is one of those times when I wish you were here or that we had Scratch 'n' Sniff computer monitors, because this is one damn delicious campfire steak rub. A week and three shampoos later, my hair still smells smoky, but I really do not mind. In fact, I wish someone would hurry up
- [Borscht, Russian Beet Soup](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/borscht/) - Comfort food with a Russian accent spells Borscht for me. This humble, yet hearty soup feels like a warm hug on a chilly night. It calls for filling a big pot with delicious vegetables including cabbage, beets, carrots, potatoes and tomatoes. It can be made with meat, preferably a fatty cut of meat, like short
- [Sweet Cheese Crêpes (Halawat el Jibn)](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/halawat-el-jibn/) - Halawat el Jibn is the canoli of the Middle East. Its name translates to The Sweetness of Cheese. Delicately sweet, fragrant with orange blossom and rose water, this dessert will make you the talk of the town. Mom and I tested out some ideas and had a blast putting together an easy recipe, done in
- [American Flag Cake & 5-Minute Marshmallow Meringue Frosting](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/american-flag-cake/) - This 4th of July, I wanted to do something special. Everything seems like a good idea (i.e., easy) until you are well into it. That is usually when you realize things are slipping into a downward spiral and you no longer have control. Ok, so baking isn't that dramatic, but when you have already trashed
- [Chinese Almond Cookies](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/chinese-almond-cookies/) - One of my all-time favorite things was going out for Chinese food with my parents. Back then, tofu was called bean curd. There was a small restaurant in Glendale called Yung Kyung. The Mrs ran the show and the Chinese husband ran the kitchen. The food and hospitality were unparalleled and I miss that place
- [Wood Ranch Mom's Deep Dish Cobbler Copycat Recipe (Gluten-Free)](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/deep-dish-cobbler/) - Wood Ranch* is a steakhouse restaurant chain we love visiting a couple times a month. The portions are so generous that there's really never any room for dessert, which is unheard of, I know. But, this one time, Mom ordered the Deep Dish Cobbler and I just could not get enough of it. Here is
- [Butterscotch Pudding](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/butterscotch-pudding/) - Years ago, my sister took Mom to a posh kitchen and bath shop. Later that night, I got a phone call, expecting to hear about all the fancy sinks, faucets, cabinets, but, instead, all I heard about was the butterscotch pudding they ate. It turns out the shop had a chef in the shop offering
- [Accidental Caramels](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/accidental-caramels-three-winners-announced/) - I intended to make fudge, but fortunately I ended up with Accidental Caramels dotted with divine macadamia nuts. It was early in my candy-making days when this happened. It appears I am in the Candy Fairy's good book. The plan was fudge. The result was caramels, purely by accident. Things do not always turn out the way
- [Jacques Torres' Chocolate Chip Cookies](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/jacques-torres-chocolate-chip-cookies/) - There are certain people who are disappointed with chocolate chip cookies. I don't mean any specific chocolate chip cookies, but in general. The reason they're so dissatisfied is that they feel the baker was stingy with the amount of chip in the batter. If you're that sort of person, then these cookies are for you.
- [Lemon Berry Cake](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/lemon-berry-cake/) - This Lemon Berry Cake is my go-to any time I want something freshly baked. It's quick, easy, works great with any berry. I bake it every chance I get, in all shapes and sizes. Ice it, don't ice, it's delicious either way. As a Bundt cake, it makes the best hostess gift or treat for
- [Bombshell Bars](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/bombshell-bars/) - Finally, there is a cure for brownie cravings: Bombshell Bars and no one with a sweet-tooth can be trusted with them. Irresistible layers starting with a buttery bottom, creamy chocolate layer, crunchy nuts, chewy coconut, all glued together with a drizzle of caramel. Are you scared? Yes, well, maybe you should be. What they lack in looks,
- [Cola Chip Blondies](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/homemade-cola-syrup/) - My best homemade cola syrup recipe got a supermodel makeover with this all-natural sugar and, because it tasted fabulous, I plastered the recipe here so you can see for yourself. Just add some bubbly, like sparkling mineral water, club soda or seltzer for a guilt-free soda pop with an old fashioned taste. Then, because we're
- [Mom's Mixed Vegetable Dolma](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/dolma/) - Mom's Cooking Everything Mom makes is delicious, even the stuff she throws together with whatever's in the fridge and, while whole stuffed vegetables are not a culinary revelation, per se, her version will slap your taste buds and leave you grinning like a village idiot. Granted, I am shamelessly biased by my mother's cooking, but
- [Classic Tres Leches Cake](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/classic-tres-leches-cake/) - For years, I've been baffled why people go nuts over Tres Leches Cake, because the first time I tried it, I concluded it was nothing but an overly sweet, sloppy mess. Forgive me. I was so wrong. Then, my little sweetheart asked me to bake one for her and there was no way I could
- [Saffron Pistachio Snow White Truffles with Rose Petal Dust](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/1731/) - Luxury tells the story of wrinkled, kind hands patiently creating a rare, decadent something. Ice halwa is exactly that. Pistachio and almond slices submerged in a paper-thin sheet of candy, nestled with fragrant saffron threads. You probably feel cheated, don’t you? It’s ok. I did, too. Where had I been? Living under a rock?
- [Parisian Hot Chocolate Recipe: Chocolat Chaud](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/hot-chocolate/) - It's still winter for a few more days. So snuggle down under the blankets, read bedtime stories and wrap your hands around a warm mug of Parisian hot chocolate. If it's neither windy or chilly, I suggest a proper rain dance. It's often forgotten that chocolate stems from ancient Mexico where the Olmecs made an
- [Red Rice: Mom's Garmir Pilaf](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/garmirpilaf/) - There are two dishes that are staples at Armenian households, one of which is macaron. No, no, don't get excited. I don't mean the delicate French almond meringue sandwich cookies. Our macaron is a pasta concoction made with seasoned ground beef in a tomato sauce steamed slowly over a bed of potato slices. I know,
- [Armenian Comfort Food: Pasta Macaron (Easy Vegan Option)](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/macaron/) - Every Armenian family has two signature dishes: Red Rice (Garmir Pilaf, my mother's recipe here) which is rice cooked in a tomato sauce with cubes of beef and Macaron, not to be confused with dainty French almond meringue sandwich cookies. We Armenians refer to pasta in general as macaron(i) and by default, pasta steamed with
- [Penguin Iceberg Cookies](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/penguin-iceberg-cookies/) - The holidays are here and all eyes are on the North Pole. That's where you'll find Santa, his elves, reindeer, but you know what else you'll find there? My all-time favorite festive character... Penguins! Born in a tuxedo, he's always ready to party and no one can resist that swagger waddle. Grab the kids and
- [Chicken Pho with Shallot Chutney](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/chicken-pho/) - Finally, the weather has turned in my favor. A gentle drizzle greeted us this morning and all I could think about was cooking something cozy, like Chicken Pho with a side of sweet-tart shallot chutney. What in the world would an Armenian girl know about Pho? Well, nothing, perhaps, except this girl has a Vietnamese
- [Mini Pomegranate-Pistachio Meatballs: An Interview with Najmieh Batmanglij #Yalda2014](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/mini-pomegranate-pistachio-meatballs-an-interview-with-najmieh-batmanglij-yalda2014/) - Winter begins with the longest and darkest night of the year. The Sun moves so slowly that it appears not to be moving at all, hence called the Winter Solstice. This year, it falls on Sunday, December 21st in the Northern Hemisphere. (It was June 21st in the Southern Hemisphere.) This is also the coldest
- [My Favorite Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/my-favorite-carrot-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting/) - A Touch of Whimsy You know those fuzzy little chicks with orange plastic feet? I just love them. They always remind me of a scene in the children's book Coco Counts where ".... 5 chicks are hungry and 6 bake a cake." Makes sense, don't you think? Any excuse to bake is a good one. With Mother's Day
- [Persian Herb Stew (Ghormeh Sabzi)](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/herb-stew-ghormeh-sabzi/) - It is said that Ghormeh Sabzi is a feast for princes. This beef and bean stew fragrant with fresh herbs served over fluffy rice is fitting for royalty, no? Spring is coming and, with it, a fresh start. Long before Christianity, Armenians and Persians were Zoroastrian, upholding the importance of water and fire. This ancient
- [Piggy Cookies for Pinktober](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/piggy-cookies/) - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a subject near and dear to my heart. So, every year, we must find some cute and delicious way to celebrate. Nothing is prettier in pink than a piglet. So, we're making Piggy Cookies! Truthfully, there's never a wrong time for making (and EATING) cookies, especially these buttery, delicately
- [Quince Preserve](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/quince-preserve/) - Today I'm making Quince Preserve. Now that the weather is cooling, there's nothing better to start the day than slow-brewed Earl Grey, warm toast and glistening strands of sweet deliciousness. The flesh of this fruit is white, but once it cooks, its sugars caramelize and it changes to the most beautiful deep salmon orange. My
- [Caramel Apple Crumble Pie, the Best Pie Crust Recipe on the Planet](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/caramel-apple-pie/) - What do you think about apple pie for breakfast? That was the plan this morning. It was freezing outside, 49 degrees Fahrenheit (proper cold for us delicate Southern Californians) and I had finally survived two weeks of sheer misery with a monumental head cold. My senses of smell and taste came back. To celebrate, I
- [Liteh: Persian Garden Vegetable Pickle](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/liteh/) - I often want to make foods from my childhood, but authentic recipes for Persian and Armenian dishes are difficult to find here in the States. One of my most favorite pickles is called Liteh. It's a celebration of the bounty of the garden. Every family has its secret recipe, but the caraway seeds are a
- [Pirog: Jam-Filled Snack Cake](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/pirog-2/) - The Mediterranean Sea has forged the path between Africa, Europe and Asia for centuries. Pirog is a buttery jam-filled snack cake that was born in Russia, but traveled all the way to Iran and Armenia where it reigns supreme to this day. Bakeries boast their prowess in producing the best Pirog, usually with apricot jam
- [Cute Halloween Party Ideas](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/cute-halloween-party-ideas/) - Let's Party! I love this time of year when the leaves turn golden and a chill sweeps through the air, but mostly because it's the season we celebrate childhood, starting with Halloween. My parents were always strict with what we were allowed to eat, but keeping our trick-treating loot was an annual exception. Daisy absolutely
- [Sicilian Eggplant Salad (Vegan)](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/sicilian-eggplant-salad/) - Sicilian Eggplant Salad is a melange of summer vegetables in a sweet-tart sauce perfumed with allspice and a hint of curry. Salad do Sicily, as she called it, comes from my grandmother's sister Violet who lived on the lower east side of Manhattan. Every summer, my grandmother Nina would fly East to spend a few
- [Chocolate Pudding Cake (Eggless)](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/chocolate-pudding-cake/) - I could eat Chocolate Pudding Cake all day long. Now, I finally understand why they call it "Death by Chocolate." I could eat this stuff til I burst and collapse, but what a glorious way to go. This "self-saucing" little number is going to surprise you. I love chocolate. Really, who doesn't? Well, I know
- [Coffee Bean Cookies](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/coffee-bean-cookies/) - Back in the 1970's, ladies would take turns hosting coffee gatherings in the afternoons and that's where my grandmothers forged a lifelong friendship. Since both my parents worked, my grandmothers looked after me. I was (reputedly) a handful. The local supermarket had affectionately dubbed me The Earthquake. Even so, I hold both grandmothers partially responsible
- [Homemade Dog Food: Labor of Love](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/homemade-dog-food/) - Milou was our first dog. Shawn cooked a huge pot homemade dog food for him, divided it into sandwich bags that we stored in the freezer. This labor of love continues to this day, now that we have Ozzie, a fuzzy dark mutt we have at a shelter and a short-legged little lady we call
- [Dog Treats: Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/dog-treats/) - The temps are hitting triple digits here and grumbling can be heard all around. But, the good news is that it's ice cream weather! Pups deserve it more than humans, since they're covered in fur. Since we can't take them to the ice cream shop, Daisy and I decided to make them some Overstuffed Doggy
- [Vegan Bacon](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/vegan-bacon/) - Apparently, you can now buy vegan bacon. Sounds like a paradox. This is not something you would find in my shopping cart. I like to keep it real. Real butter, real sugar, real bacon. That was until I met a very cute and very pink piglet at the local farmer's market. Giving up bacon was really not
- [Brownie Cookies](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/brownie-cookies/) - I missed my nephew's birthday this year, but he's home now and I really want to treat him to something decadent. Enter Brownie Cookies. Flaky on top and chewy, gooey in the middle these sweeties are so good that they ought to be outlawed. Thank heavens, they're not. A hint of coffee drops the spotlight
- [Aquarium Cookies](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/aquarium-cookies/) - Having children means you're going to "need" pets, oh, all sorts of feathered, scaled, furry, slimy organisms. Young ones will say anything to get you to agree, promise to feed them, entertain them, and, even pick up their poop, all of which Mommy and Daddy actually end up doing. Over the years, we have accumulated
- [Japanese Cheesecake (Gluten-free)](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/japanesecheesecake/) - Last week, a friend asked if I'd ever had Japanese cheesecake. What? They do cheesecake differently in Japan? Uncle Tetsu who? Apparently, I live under a rock, because I've never heard of the guy, but I did my research and found many recipes, one of which said hers always got rave reviews, but added that "it is
- [Mom's Saffron Rice Pudding Recipe (Sholehzard)  ](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/sholehzard/) - Tis the night before the first day of Spring which marks the Persian New Year called "Nowruz" (literally new day). And that is exactly what Spring is, a beautiful fresh start for all of Nature. Trees are speckled with pretty little blossoms that fragrance the air. The nightingale serenades the wee hours. The clouds dissipate
- [Double-Dipped Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/cookie-dough-truffles/) - If you are a romantic like me, then this could very well be love at first sight. While baking chocolate chippers several weeks ago with Daisy, a little evil thought entered my mind. Before adding eggs to the batter, I saved a few tablespoons of the dough into a jar and tucked it away toward
- [30-Second ANZAC Biscuits & the Story of our Honeybees](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/anzac-biscuits/) - ANZAC Biscuits have held a special place in my heart since Shawn introduced them to me years ago. ANZAC commemorates the Australia - New Zealand Army Corps soldiers who landed in Turkey on April 25, 1915, incidentally the day after start of the Armenian Genocide. ANZAC biscuits are so-named, because they were baked by mothers,
- [Nazook, Buttery Armenian Streusel-stuffed Pastries](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/nazook/) - Memories of My Grandmother I'm always looking for an excuse to make Nazook. My grandmother Nina used to ask me to help bake and now I relish making it whenever I can with Mom and Daisy. It's one of the few recipes that is truly Armenian in origin and, for me, a gift from Home.
- [Gingerbread Ninja Wreath](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/gingerbread-ninja-wreath/) - Leaves are falling, temperatures dropping, ovens running and Christmas coming. Daisy and I are amped at the return of our favorite holiday tradition of making gingerbread cookies for decorating the tree. This year, we are shaking things up with some badass cookie cutters to make a Gingerbread Ninja Wreath. Sleigh Bells Ring 2016 has marked some
- [Easy Gingerbread Cookie Ornaments (Edible) with Eggless Royal Icing](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/easy-gingerbread-cookie-ornaments-edible-with-eggless-royal-icing/) - It's that wonderful time of year again. Luckily, we're blessed with a decent chill here in Southern California this season, and all I'm thinking about is baking Gingerbread Cookie Ornaments for our Christmas tree with Daisy. Our little sweetheart loves taking the long way home, looking for twinkling lights. That is one good thing about
- [Lemon Meringue Cake and Meringue 101](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/lemon-meringue-cake/) - I Dream of Cake I dream of cake all the time, forever looking for an excuse to bake. This is not so good for my waistline, nor for my standing as a good parent. Lemon Meringue Cake had been on my mind for a while and this condition only worsened after I finally made it.
- [Bedazzling Pumpkins](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/bedazzling-pumpkins/) - Halloween came and went so quickly. It is so strange that in just one night, *poof* it is all over. My need to keep pumpkins around is justified as we are still in the midst of glowing Autumn and, with Thanksgiving still to come, the festivities continue. But, I'm wanting something a bit different than
- [Easy Day of the Dead Make-up Tutorial](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/easy-day-of-the-dead-make-up-tutorial/) - California is rich with Mexican culture and, this time of year, Dia del Los Muertos is everywhere. The festivities start on October 31st and continue through November 2nd. Sugar skulls in the shape of coffee mugs, flower vases, even toasters are plentiful, but it wasn't until I watched Coco that I understood the sentimentality behind
- [Cauldron Cake, a Chocolate Treat for Halloween](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/cauldron-cake/) - It's the night before Halloween and we've got something super-cute brewing in our kitchen with a chocolate Cauldron Cake decked out with ghoulishly green pistachio pudding slime on top, gumball bubbles and cotton-candy steam! We're saving time, but not skimping on taste with boxed cake mix and Nutella for the frosting, 'cause we fancy like
- [Vegan Mocha Fudge Cake for Pinktober](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/vegan-mocha-fudge-cake/) - Think Pink Pink is not exactly my fav color. I have always been a red girl. Red car, red shoes, red couch. But, now I have every reason to love pink. Piglets are pink. CaraCaras oranges are "pink." Daisy is oh-so pretty in pink (even with her rockstar ballerina pirate smile). And I'm celebrating my first anniversary as a
- [October Shop-Pink: Breast Cancer Awareness](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/october-shop-pink-breast-cancer-awareness/) - October is near and dear to my heart as it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There were 1.7 million new cases diagnosed in 2012 worldwide, including me. It just goes to show you never know who's going to be affected by this cruel illness. It can be completely random so asking things like 'how does
- [Lucky Girl: My Breast Cancer Story](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/lucky-girl-my-breast-cancer-story/) - You are the reason I'm sharing my story. I want you to understand that breast cancer is not a death sentence, but you need to take care of yourself. Obviously, for some they have not been so lucky and have unfortunately lost their battle, this can be a harrowing event for a family to go
- [Chiles en Nogada](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/chiles-en-nogada/) - I first saw Chiles en Nogada on my favorite cooking show and was immediately entranced. How had I been living each day, not knowing this deliciousness from south of the border?! Nogada is the Spanish word for nut tree, which refers to the walnuts in the sauce. Charred green poblano peppers are stuffed with picadillo,
- [Dream Kitchen Elements](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/dream-kitchen/) - We bought our house 7 years ago and I just can't wait until we finally build our dream kitchen. What's your kitchen personality? We all have one, you know? Well, those of us who love to cook do, anyway. I'm definitely an odd one, drawn to bright, bold colors, unexpected elements tamed by an old
- [Marshmallow Bald Eagles](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/marshmallow-bald-eagles/) - The 4th of July is just around the corner and we're all amping up for a celebration! Whether a barbecue or a picnic is in the works, dessert is foremost on my mind and this year I have the cutest, no-bake idea for you with these Marshmallow Bald Eagles! Grab the kids and make a
- [DIY Faux Fireplace - No Power Tools Needed!](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/diy-faux-fireplace/) - Our 1925 home must've looked really different when it was first built or so I imagine. Thinking about what the rooms looked like back then made me wish there were more fireplaces around. Our home is crying out for a centerpiece like a fireplace. We have been looking at modernethanolfireplaces.com recently. That's when my nephew's
- [Bastilla: Moroccan Chicken Pie](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/bastilla/) - Bastilla is a trademark of Morocco, chicken pie wrapped in flaky pastry finished with a generous dusting of cinnamon and powdered sugar. The Spanish brought it to North Africa, but nomadic Berbers and native Arabic people have shaped its composition through the years. Known by many names, B'stilla/Pastilla/Bistilla is traditionally made with pigeon meat stewed
- [Albaloo Polo - Persian Sour Cherry Rice](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/sour-cherry-rice/) - Sweet-tart juicy Balaton cherries pair well with beef or chicken layered between fluffy saffron-scented rice.This is a comforting dish that requires some patience in preparation, but don't let that intimidate you. It's done in stages which makes it perfect for planning ahead. You can even cook the meat with the onions and cherries, then freeze
- [My Grandmother's Yellow Curry Chicken & Perfect Rice](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/yellow-curry/) - Yellow Curry Chicken is probably the foundation of Indian cooking. The Armenian lineage in my family spans at least five generations, yet somehow a curry recipe has made its way into my family. My grandfather liked to tease my grandmother all the time, especially about her cooking. She took great pride and care in making
- [Apple Cherry Chicken with Mom's Potato-Bottomed Rice](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/apple-cherry-chicken-with-moms-potato-bottomed-rice/) - Breaking Tradition T'is the season for pumpkin-everything and you know how much I love pumpkin. Let's make some Apple Cherry Chicken with my mom's potato-bottomed rice, for a refreshing change that still echoes the season. Hopefully by now, you've tasted maple pumpkin pie or painted a batch of sparkly ones to decorate your holiday table. For those of you
- [Persian Olive Caviar (Zeytoon Parvardeh)](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/olive-caviar/) - Every now and then, a big craving for Persian Olive Caviar hits me. That's usually when something reminds me of my childhood in Iran and suddenly, my heart feels heavy. I was seven when we left and am grateful to call the States my home, but I still miss Iran. This delightful starter is called
- [Meatballs in Mushroom Marsala Sauce](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/meatballs-mushrooms-marsala/) - Meatballs in Mushroom Marsala Sauce are MMM... served over a billowy bed of buttery mashed potatoes, the ultimate comfort food. It tastes like something you'd get at an inn high atop the Swiss Alps. The meatballs alone are so rich in flavor and well worth the effort, but if you're short on time, just grab
- [Afghani Rice (Kabuli Pulao)](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/afghani-rice/) - Kabuli Pulao which is a famous specialty from its namesake Afghani capital. Afghani Rice is a colorful dish teeming with fragrant Eastern spices, traditionally made with lamb that is hidden between layers of long-grain rice and crowned with sweet carrots and raisins. I had this for the first time in Manhattan where I would spend
- [The Minimally Equipped Functional Kitchen](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/functional-kitchen/) - Spring is here and I'm in the kitchen today, asking myself one very important question: Do I really need all this stuff? For those of us who love to cook and bake, the idea of a functional kitchen may not earn approval from a Buddhist monk. We have an undeniable affliction: The uncontrollable need for
- [Rum Raisin Bread Pudding with Salted Caramel Sauce](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/rum-raisin-bread-pudding/) - Bread Pudding, how to improve on a classic? And, why would it need any changes, really? Ah, but it is possible to make even a humble dessert meant to revive stale bread more posh. Rum raisin ice cream is one of my most favorite foods and, in fact, I have been known to dream about
- [Apple Butter Pecan Streusel Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Orange Maple Drizzle](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/apple-butter-pecan-streusel-sour-cream-coffee-cake-with-orange-maple-drizzle/) - Apple Butter Pecan Streusel Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Orange Maple Drizzle is a mouthful, but it tells you everything you need to know about this old fashioned dessert. A slice of cake is a dazzling sight, almost as beautiful as a classic piece of artwork featured in a posh gallery. Unfortunately, the scale was
- [Warm Chocolate Cake Delivered in 35 Seconds!](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/warm-chocolate-cake/) - What if you had a chocolate emergency? Warm, gooey chocolate cake in a mug would be just the thing, no? Emergency Chocolate Bikini season is here and I am on a diet, faithfully tracking everything I eat on a cute little phone app. Well, today I found a nastygram in my inbox from the good
- [Almond Honeycomb Candy](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/honeycomb/) - Snack Attack When the news comes on, it's our queue to turn the TV off. Last night was different. Instead of grabbing our toothbrushes, Shawn and I both got off the couch and shuffled to the kitchen. It must've been like 11 o'clock. There we were, Mr. & Mrs. in the kitchen, yielding to late-night munchies. I whipped up
- [Interview and Guest Post: The Happy Happy Nester and her DIY Vintage Ornament Wreath](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/interview-and-guest-post-the-happy-happy-nester-and-her-diy-vintage-ornament-wreath/) - T'is the season for all that sparkles and shines. We certainly have enough ornaments and decorations in our house to make the whole neighbourhood twinkle. But, for the first time in many years, I have grown tired of our decorations and am ready for something new. Odd that what captured my eye was actually something
- [Bombay Ice Halwa](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/bombay-ice-halwa/) - While I'm neither Indian nor Hindu, I revel in celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights which marks the fiscal new year in the exotic subcontinent of India. One of my dearest friends knows how much I love her culture and indulges me with beautiful tunics, diyas (little clay oil lamps), bindis (pretty mark worn between
- [Quince & Cream: Interview with Sayat Explores Food](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/quinceandcream/) - Posh restaurants have long-winded names for their dishes. The expectation is that their patrons are serious foodies who want the nitty-gritty on the food they are about to enjoy. The detailed descriptions just elevate their anticipation and pump up the excitement as they wait to taste what the chef has meticulously prepared.
- [DIY Sugar Cubes and the Secret to Saffron](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/diy-sugar-cubes-and-the-secret-to-saffron/) - "Let's retire to the lounge" sounds best when Shawn says it with his Australian twang. After a long day trapped in a cubicle, there's nothing more I look forward to. I settle into my fav cushy chair and snuggle Daisy. Shawn's on the couch with our pup Milou and Big Bang's splashed across
- [Daisy's Crumbs Cookies](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/daisys-crumbs-cookies/) - Tis the season where the sniffles are persistent uninvited guests. Daisy still has a bit of a cough, but was very excited to go back to school today and see her friends. When I picked her up and we headed home, I asked about her day. I speak to her in Armenian, but she usually replies
- [DIY Halloween Creepy, Crawly, Cute Spiders](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/diy-halloween-spiders/) - Meet Cecil. He is my new pet spider. The best thing about Cecil is that he does not poop or pee or chew up my favorite flippers. He is a dapper fellow donning a festive striped bowtie and handsome mustache. Cecil has belongs to a whole family of pipe cleaner spiders. There's his lovely Mrs.
- [Far Breton: French Pudding with Rum-Soaked Plums](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/far-breton/) - The first time I heard of Far Breton was on Anthony Bourdain's visit to Brittany years and years ago. He was invited to someone's house for a cozy home-cooked meal the only part of which I distinctly remember is the oval-shaped baking dish holding this delightful treat coming to the table. Far Breton is a
- [Interview with Hank Shaw: Homemade Smoked Salmon](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/interview-with-hank-shaw-homemade-smoked-salmon/) - There is a new movement in the culinary world with young chefs putting the spotlight onto wild game and organ meats in creative, sexy dishes. What was once poo-poo'd as disgusting and tossed into cheap dog food is now highly regarded as haute cuisine. Hank Shaw is no stranger to cooking beak to feet, not wasting anything. That
- [Fruit Mince Pies](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/fruit-mince-pies/) - Despite my love for all things Old English, fruit mince pies never really interested me, until some time in early November. My mom-in-law was in town from Australia and she just so happens to be a marvel in the kitchen. In the mornings, we would talk about all the things we were going to make
- [Torched Peaches with Mascarpone and Avocado Honey](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/torched-peaches/) - Summer has given way to Autumn as the air fills with the anticipation of cozy weather. The heat and humidity will not be missed. I am ready for a change in seasons. In fact, I am doing a rain dance, praying for chilly evenings . But the sweet harvest of the warm months will be
- [Churro Waffles](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/churro-waffles/) - Souvenirs Who says you can't have sweets for breakfast? Most breakfast food qualifies as dessert, anyway, plus you have all day to work it off. And, now that everyone's throwing all kinds of stuff into the waffle iron...pizza, brownies, cookie dough, even tater tots...we're making Churro Waffles. Pâte à choux dough scented with Mexican vanilla fresh out
- [Mochiko Chicken: Japanese Fried Chicken](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/mochiko-chicken/) - Comfort Food, Party Food Today is our little sweetheart's birthday and the theme is going to be everything ninja, as per the birthday girl's request. She is taking karate lessons and loving every minute of it. In one of my moments of ambitious venturing, I decided I would not only bake Daisy's birthday cake, but also make all
- [Pomegranate + Walnut Chicken: True Love Fesenjan](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/pomegranate-walnut-fesenjan/) - How do you know when it's true love? Like, in the old fashioned sense, the way the old black & white westerns depict it. One kiss and it's over - Someone's gittin' hitched. Sometimes the combination is good, like pomegranates and walnuts, a match made in a heavenly dish called Fesenjan. Drop the chicken and
- [A Beautiful Table](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/a-beautiful-table/) - Fresh flowers bring a breathe of fresh air into any room, but are especially dramatic on the dining table. The tablecloth, if any, plates, napkins all disappear from view when there are beautiful flowers to behold. Setting a beautiful table doesn't have to be stressful. Mom always sets an elegant, but simple menu and layout.
- [Pasta Carbonara with Prosciutto - New Recipe!](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/carbonara/) - An Old Favorite It's been a long week and I left a sad-faced Daisy this morning. Tonight calls for something comforting. That means pasta. I love pasta with vibrant pesto, bright marinara and with soft cream sauce, all the colors of the Italian flag. My favorite is Carbonara. A rich reinterpretation of bacon & eggs, it fills the bowl
- [Rose Milk Tea and Homemade Rose Petal Syrup](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/rose-milk-tea-and-homemade-rose-petal-syrup/) - Spendy Little Habits One morning, on my way to work, I coasted past a boba place and, as evil little thoughts of stopping in flooded my brain, I made a deal with myself: If there was a parking spot waiting me, I'd park and go into the shop. Well, there was a very nice spot
- [Stuffed Pumpkin (Armenian Ghapamah) Feature on the Zozo Baking Blog](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/stuffed-pumpkin-armenian-ghapamah-feature-on-the-zozo-baking-blog/) - Yesterday, we spent the day with one of my oldest and dearest friends who has twin girls Daisy's age. As soon as we arrived, the kids ran outside to play on the swings and slide. Looking out the window, I could see Autumn is here. The trees were still green, but there was a
- [Quiche Two Ways: Asparagus Mushroom Feta meets Ham Tomato Tarragon](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/quiche/) - Mother's Day is around the corner and we've got an extra-special brunch in the works. The highlight of the menu will be Quiche 2 Ways, accompanied by other homemade treats: *Iced vanilla brown sugar coffee *Strawberries and cream vanilla sponge cake *Buttery French crepes *Aromatic quinoa salad *Honey apple salad One quiche will have asparagus, mushroom and
- [Cowboy Skillet & What You Need to Know About Cast Iron](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/cowboy-skillet/) - Somewhere deep in the crevices of my mind lives a farm girl with messy hair, muddy overalls and well-worn leather boots. Maybe that's why tater tots hold a dear place in my heart. No one can resist a plate of these crispy, salty little barrel-shaped potato concoctions. They're good any way, any time, but I
- [3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies - Gluten-free](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/peanut-butter-cookies/) - Life is complicated enough with its ups and downs. The little things, though, are constant and ever-faithful. Sometimes, we just forget to look for them. Keeping things simple is best and that applies to food. Let's talk about cookies. It is the holiday season, after all, but who has time to bake? Time seems to
- [Vanishing Act: Lemon Yogurt Cake](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/vanishing-act-lemon-yogurt-cake/) - Shawn was out of town for work and the Flintstones (my folks) were going to stay overnight to protect Daisy and me from monsters under the bed. Mom and Dad are known to wake up several in the night and sneak off to the kitchen for some coffee and whatever snack I leave near the
- [Indian Pudding](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/indian-pudding/) - This is quite possibly my favorite time of year. Autumn paints the world in bright, warm colors and announces the coming of the holidays. I owe you an apology, because, I was so busy stuffing my face, that I didn't get this recipe for Indian Pudding to you in time for your Thanksgiving gathering, but you'll
- [Vanilla & Brown Sugar Espresso: What's Your Poison?](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/vanilla-brown-sugar-espresso/) - My sister Nathalie & I often joke about how our folks survive just on air, espresso & pastries. Are they cyborgs? Don't they need real food? Well, as a new mother, I now realize I've been compensating for the lack of sleep by slowly upping my caffeine intake. It's in my genes, after all. And
- [Spicy Angel: Marsala Arrabbiata Marinara Sauce](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/spicy-angel-marinara/) - My favorite spot for lunch is a small Italian eatery a short drive from the office and the only thing I ever order there is the spicy marinara over angel hair pasta. The tables are draped with checkered vinyl and surrounded by rickety wooden chairs. There are black + whites photographs of big, tough-looking paisanos on the
- [Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pistachios & Cherries](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/brown-butter-chocolate-chip-cookies/) - In a perfect world, there would be more chocolate chips in a a cookie than dough. Our world is not perfect, but our cookies can be. Thanks to a secret ingredient that replaces some of the butter in the batter, the cookies hold their cute, li'l dome shapes and bake to a lovely texture.
- [Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/40-cloves-garlic-chicken/) - Dinner tonight is going to be Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic, frankly because I love the sound of the words "40 cloves of garlic." Who wouldn't? In case you had any doubt that this is a good idea, Nigella Lawson endorses this practice, as do many others, including my Aunt Rozik whose an adventurous cook.
- [Persian Tea Cake](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/persian-tea-cake/) - My favorite aunt and uncle were in town last weekend and I was hell-bent on making a batch of saffron nazook for them. Somehow I ended up with extra filling and I wasn't about to waste a smidge of precious saffron. So I tossed it into the mixing bowl and ended up with Persian
- [The Cocktail Hour: Dragon's Kiss](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/the-cocktail-hour-dragons-kiss/) - Dragon's Kiss Cocktail came about one Friday night when I stopped by the grocery store on my way home from work. Brain-dead and ready for the long weekend, my stomach was grumbling like a caged beast. What usually happens in situations like this one is that I push the shopping cart up and down every
- [Spooky Soup: Cottage Zucchini + Cannellini](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/spooky-soup-cottage-zucchini-cannellini/) - Another month zipped by already and it is already time for Andrea's October picks from the River Cottage Veg cookbook for our cooking club. For the first time, I made the dish before she announced it. Not bad for an Armenian woman, ey? (We are always fashionably late.) Maybe Andrea and I were thinking the same
- [Saffron Pistachio Tea Cakes with Rosewater Icing](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/saffron-pistachio-tea-cakes-with-rosewater-icing/) - Life is a matter of fact. The rest is perspective. Better it be a positive one. My day and your day are essentially the same 24 hours. But how I spend it could be so different from yours. Today, I'm daydreaming about summertime in Iran. I'm a little girl again and my grandmother has taken
- [Burnt Cheesecake](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/burnt-cheesecake/) - The Impatient Cook New York is one of my favorite places (my fav uncle lives there), but I never understood how people enjoy its namesake cheesecake plain - no cherries, berries, chocolate sauce. That was until I made the burnt cheesecake that put a tapas bar in San Sebastian on the map. This cake is
- [Pink Lamingtons](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/pink-lamingtons/) - Ever since we started dating, I have baked a new cake for Shawn's birthday. This is actually not wise, because, in most cases, it was the first time I was using a recipe and the end result was usually a disaster. The first year, there was what was intended as a strawberry shortcake, but qualified
- [Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/coconut-choco-chip-cookie-dough/) - My parents moved us into a cramped 2-bedroom apartment, all 5 of us. And, I couldn't be happier. They'd just sold our first house and were waiting for escrow to close on our new one. Mom didn't usually let us have junk food. EVERYone knows Oreos stunt your growth. That explains my mammoth height. Hey...5'5"
- [Orange-Almond Crème Caramel - Updated Recipe !](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/orange-almond-creme-caramel/) - After bedtime stories are read and the nightingale and crickets start chirping their starry serenades outside our window, Daisy lulls to sleep. Then, it is my turn to unwind. bon appetit and Sunset are never far from reach. This is how a foodie retires for the evening and probably what accounts for my sugar-filled dreams, often
- [Lasagna with Parmesan Cream Sauce](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/lasagna-with-parmesan-cream-sauce/) - Reviving Old Traditions Sundays are for relaxing with the family. I'm always looking for something cozy and comforting to put onto the table and Lasagna with Parmesan Cream Sauce always fits the bill. I love that I can put it together ahead of time and pop it into the oven shortly before everyone arrives. My grandparents
- [Campfire Cake](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/campfire-cake/) - Technically, summer is almost over, but the heat is here to stay, at least for a while. That means more splashing around the water, movies in the backyard, dinners outside on the back patio and campfires. Campfires set the stage for happy memories. Some of the best ones are at the beach with friends gathered
- [Apricots Stuffed with Cheese and Pistachios: A Guest Post by Cookbook Author Greg Henry](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/stuffed-apricots/) - A while back, I stumbled onto Greg Henry's site. It was either his clever Apple Pie Cake or effortlessly elegant stuffed apricots that reeled me in. After seeing photos on his site, I knew I had to make good use of the sweet apricots that were in season and the gorgeous pistachios I got
- [Luscious Greek Phyllo Custard Pie (Galaktoboureko)](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/luscious-greek-phyllo-custard-pie-galaktoboureko/) - Easter is around the corner and if you watched My Big Fat Greek Wedding, you learned some very important things: #1 Lamb is vegetarian. #2 The origin of the word kimono is Greek. #3 Easter is a REALLY big deal. At a recent meeting of the hens, the topic of conversation somehow steered toward sweets (probably my fault).
- [Chocolate Espresso Cake](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/double-chocolate-espresso-cake/) - Unforgettable It all started when my Li'l Nugget asked for a wedding cake for her birthday, but what does a 5-year-old know about weddings? She described something made with cakes of different sizes stacked on top of each other and they had to be chocolate, of course. So I made her a tri-level chocolate espresso
- [Coddled Eggs with Bacon and Parmesan](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/coddled-eggs/) - Save the Drama I don't like drama, unless it's on my plate. A visual wow with a delectable finish makes for a memorable meal. Coddled eggs with bacon and parmesan do just that. A grand entrance, even on Ordinary Tuesday, requires suprisingly little effort. The term coddled means pampered, handled with care. Eggs are cooked
- [Truffle Mushroom Pasta](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tartufo/) - Black truffle cream sauce pasta crowned with sauteed mushroom.
- [One-Pot Rustic Beef Stew](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/rustic-beef-stew/) - The Simple Life The older I get, the more I am convinced the secret to happiness is in the countryside. The simple life. That's how I've been cooking and baking lately, only a few steps using garden-fresh ingredients. Fancy electric appliances have been collecting dust a bit. Batter made with nothing more than a big bowl and
- [Nap Interrupted: Berry Almond Cake](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/nap-interrupted-berry-almond-cake/) - No Nap! Getting Daisy to take an afternoon nap has been a challenge since she was a wee babe. Today, she finally gave in to the Nap Gods and was sleeping peacefully. Sometimes I wish I could enjoy a nice nap on a new mattress from somewhere like Leesa, but no such luck today. Anyway,
- [Tiramisu (Eggless)](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tiramisu/) - This is no time to run the hot oven, but for those of us who love baking, there must be something we can do. Enter Tiramisu, a luscious Italian dessert made with delicate ladyfinger cookies soaked in rum and coffee, sandwiched between fluffy white clouds made of whipped cream and mascarpone cheese, crowned
- [Mom's Apple Cake](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/moms-apple-cake/) - This Calls for Cake My little brother (friend at the office) had been off-site for months and we were all excited he was returning to our little village of cubicles. The occasion called for cake. (Of course, it did.) It had to be something with apple, cinnamon and crumbly streusel bits on top. It had
- [Mason Jar Cherry Cheesecakes](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/mason-jar-cherry-cheesecakes/) - Granny Hair, Just Don't Care I have entered a time in my life where I no longer worry about what other people think. I'm embracing my wrinkles, dying my hair grey and indulging in America's favorite dessert. Mason Jar Cherry Cheesecakes may sound redneck, but they're so cute and delicious, no one really minds. While you
- [Rustic Pesto Bread Lasagne with Mushrooms & Sundried Tomatoes](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/rustic-pesto-bread-lasagne-with-mushrooms-sundried-tomatoes/) - So, I was thinking ... Every now & then, I do that, think, I mean, especially when I'm standing in front of the pantry, wondering what I can make for dinner on Ordinary Tuesday. It occurred to me that bread might do well as a stand-in for pasta, in something like lasagne. This is what happens
- [Apple Fritters](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/apple-fritters/) - What's for Breakfast? Writing can be quite difficult. The pen should not be forced across the paper. Words should flow and pick up momentum on their own, falling into place as clear expressions of thoughts. Sometimes I have to wait a long time for my muses to appear and that can be really hard. Breakfast,
- [DIY Spice Mixes](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/spice-mixes/) - The Flintstones, as we call them (aka Mom & Dad) Mom's hands are magic. Everyone knows it. Grandma's, too. There's something so comforting about homecookin'. It's how affection is expressed in my family. The secret ingredients in all of Mom's delicious dishes are patience, slowly caramelized onions and her arsenal of spice mixes. It all
- [Lemon Poppyseed Cake with Champagne Cream](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/lemon-soaked-poppyseed-cake-with-champagne-creme/) - Warm Welcome Armenian hospitality calls for a table overflowing with treats. Whenever I am planning a menu, my sister's voice resonates in my head, "Don't test new recipes on your guests." We live within walking distance of excellent bakeries, yet, I insist on making things myself. Baking is so relaxing. I am forever looking
- [Interview with Billy Parisi and his Lemon Polenta Cake with Blueberries](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/interview-with-billy-parisi-and-his-lemon-polenta-cake-with-blueberries/) - Is there a full moon? Really weird stuff happens when the moon's face is in full bloom. Last week, we were out of eggs. Shawn was probably relieved, because that meant that I could not bake. But, my yearning for sweets soon had me baking an eggless vegan cake, not my usual gig. This week, I have no
- [Cold Winter's Night: Cheat's Apple Cake](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/cold-winters-night-cheats-apple-cake/) - The wind is howling and I can hear the leaves rustling in the tree outside my window. A warm slice of Mom's apple cake, fresh out of the oven would be so so good. Then reality hits. It's almost 1am and I'm wide awake. The house is quiet and Daisy's sleeping peacefully next to me. Shawn's
- [Kahlua Cream Chocolate Cake](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/kahlua-stuffed-cocoa-bundt-cake/) - Kahlua Cake...There are so many recipes flying across the net these days, it's dizzying. You ever wonder where they really come from? How many magical cake recipes could humans possibly create? The basics remain the same and the tried & true recipes are always the best. Baking is chemistry, which, by the way, was one of my strongest
- [Honey Apple Salad](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/honey-apple-salad/) - Mother's Day is around the corner! I am so excited, planning the menu for our special guest of honor. First off is Honey Apple Salad. It's so quick and easy to put together and looks stunning. Honey Apple Salad makes a great BFF for grilled cheese and does well on its own as a light brunch dish. This
- [Quick & Light Béarnaise Steak Sauce](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/quick-light-bearnaise-steak-sauce/) - Daisy got her chubby thighs from me, not Shawn. They look so adorable on her. Not me. Along with her chubby thighs, I gave Daisy her curly locks, taste for shoes, and need for speed. You'll often catching me, wide-eyed, finger shaking, pontificating how she really must be more patient. Good word that one, pontificate. It carries such a grandiose
- [Soft Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Fluffy Buttercream Frosting](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/lemon-ricotta-cookies/) - A cookie is, by definition, a little cake and these luscious little Lemon Ricotta Cookies are exactly that. The idea for them came about recently when my husband was out of town for work. Whenever he travels, he calls us phone in the evenings to catch up on our days. Tuesday night was unusual. He
- [Candied Rose Petals (Eggless)](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/candied-rose-petals/) - The Lush Middle East It may surprise those who have never had the pleasure of visiting a Middle Eastern country to find out that roses are ever-present in beautifully manicured gardens with signature reflection pools and water fountains. The Middle East is not the dry, desolate desert they will have you believe. Dreamlike memories of
- [Berry Pavlova Sponge Cake](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/berry-pavlova-sponge-cake-giveaway-winner-announced/) - It's time to announce our etsy.com gift card winner! Thanks to all of you who participated. I enjoyed hearing what everyone loves to have as his/her birthday cake. I let Daisy pick names out of a bowl this time . You know she's objective - she can't read yet - aaaaaannd the lucky
- [Strawberry + Cream Vanilla Sponge Cake](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/strawberry-sponge-cake/) - In Your Face This Strawberry Sponge Cake is exactly the sort you would expect to see in that scene from the early Pippi Longstocking movies with all the pretty china, dainty table linens and dreamy desserts. It screams Spring is here and summer is not far behind. Layers of light vanilla-speckled sponge cake nestled against fluffy cream
- [Glittery Eggs and Armenian Easter Cake (Paska)](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/glittery-eggs/) - Why hasn't anyone established "MEAA" (Mini Eggs Addicts Anonymous) for all of us who have serious addictions to Cadbury mini eggs? This morning, I am allowing myself exactly 5 mini chocolate eggs. No more. They are addictive and probably the main reason I love Easter. The weather is beautiful today and while Shawn has been
- [Roasted Marshmallow Meringue Frosting and How I Acquired a Plumber's Torch](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/meringue-frosting/) - For her birthday this year, Daisy would have been happy just to have one of those ready-made ice cream cakes from the store, but I really wanted to make something special for her. So her favourite lemon sponge layer cake with champagne cream filling got a supermodel makeover, dressed in a brown sugar marshmallow meringue
- [Chocolate Basil Cake](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/chocolate-basil-cake/) - If chocolate loves mint, why can't it love basil? If you're still not convinced, this Chocolate Basil Cake will prove to be the life of the party. Brilliantly moist, light & airy with gorgeous chocolate flavor, the cake suggests something familiar, but so subtle that it'll keep everyone intrigued. Soon the room will be buzzing, mostly
- [Cream-filled Puff Pastry Carrots](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/cream-filled-puff-pastry-carrots/) - The Royal Party Technically Spring isn't here yet, but the fragrance from blossoms already perfumes the evening air. Daisy's birthday is coming up and I am putting together everything for a small, but fun genie princess party, at the request of Her Royal Littleness. There will be cookies in the shape of magic lamps, homemade lollipops,
- [Persian Rose Milk Pudding: Iranian Food Writers on Norouz, the Persian New Year!](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/persian-rose-milk-pudding/) - Persians are romantics. Even the most ordinary expression of gratitude in exchange for a glass of water is presented as "Merci, aziz-eh dehl am," meaning "Thank you, dearest of my heart." While this may shock most Westerners, what is more surprising is that is whole-heartedly genuine. Even their food is poetic, like Yakh dar Behesht which
- [Lebanese Bread Pudding (Aysh Al Saraya): Interview with the lovely Joumana Accad from Taste of Beirut](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/lebanese-bread-pudding-aysh-al-saraya/) - Affordable Luxury Every year, we visit one of my cousin's on Christmas Day. Every year, one of my aunts brings her specialty called Aysh Al Saraya, which translates literally from the Arabic to mean Bread of the Royal Palace. It's this big casserole dish of a white cream sandwiched between crushed pistachios and some
- [Black Pearl Truffles: Pirate's Valentine](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/black-pearl-truffles-pirates-valentine/) - Valentino Day is coming and romance is in the air. While some people are getting geared up with the reds and pinks, others are seeing pirates and chocolate. (In fact, I'm eating chocolate right now as I write to you.) Swashbuckling stories about pirates always talk about some salty rag-topped bandit diving off of a
- [Grape Lemonade made with Welch’s 100% Grape Juice](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/grape-lemonade-made-with-welchs-100-grape-juice/) - Old Timey Goodness Like most kids, Daisy's takes juice over water ever chance she gets. We usually water it down and try to moderate her intake, but it's often a challenge. Lately, she's has been asking for lemonade which is so easy to make at home, but she soon started getting bored with it. That's
- [Easy Entertaining with Boar's Head Hummus](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/easy-entertaining-boars-head-hummus/) - T'is the Season Everyone loves hummus. Who's doesn't? He's the one I don't trust. Christmas is just around the corner and there's a busy buzz in the air. There's so much to do still - shopping, decorating, wrapping of gifts, planning menus. Then, there are parties, lots of them! You're probably
- [Jammie Independence Cakelets](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/jammie-independence-cakelets/) - Armenians love to celebrate and any excuse to have a party is a good one. So, now that July 4th is looming, I'm anxious to celebrate being free. Never take freedom for granted. Try to enjoy the li'l moments of happiness in each day. And, if you can't find one, bake it! Yes, yes, I
- [Classic Napoleon: Easy Entertaining](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/classic-napoleon/) - Classic Napoleon I've packed our freezer full with boxes of Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry sheets, because I'm going to make a LOT of Classic Napoleon this holiday season. No self-respecting Armenian or Persian bakery would open its doors without slating this delicate pastry on offer. Who knows where it got its name? Perhaps the ferocious
- [2-Ingredient Pumpkin Spice Latte #CraftEachDay](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/pumpkin-spice-latte/) - Put the Kettle On I'm not one to jump on a trendy bandwagon, but I do love a good Pumpkin Spice Latte, especially one made with 2 simple ingredients. When Nescafe offered me a jar of Taster's Choice instant coffee, I put the kettle on and got right to it. The kettle I'm currently using
- [Pumpkin Cake with Pecan Streusel](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/pumpkin-cake/) - Cake, Pumpkin Cake There's a gray, puffy blanket overhead from last night's rainstorm. This otherwise doom & gloom weather is actually a welcome relief from the relentless heatwave we've been having (I can't tell you how relieved I was that we'd got our air conditioning fixed by someone like this Bradenton/Sarasota AC repair company before
- [Movie Night: Chocolaty Oreo Owl Cupcakes](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/movie-night-chocolaty-oreo-owls/) - Autumn is such an old-timey time of year. It's when school starts (at least when I was in school) and Mom takes you clothes-shopping so you don't look like a hobo wearing last-year's bad plaid. Fall is my favourite, maybe because my birthday's coming up. Maybe it's just the anticipation of the winter holidays.You can
- [Fabulous Fall Recipe: Puff Pastry Apple Roses](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/apple-roses/) - Any Excuse is a Good Excuse Apple roses have been doing cartwheels in my head for months now. They're not exactly what you might be thinking - they're not flowers carved out of fruit. They are individual apple strudels with a puff pastry shell and slices of apple that look like rose petals. It's not
- [Fluffy Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/lemon-poppyseed-pancakes/) - World Famous I've got a terrible craving this week for something light and lemony with blueberries. So tomorrow morning, I'm going to surprise my family with Fluffy Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes. I'm selfless like that. By most social standards, it is not ok to have cake for breakfast. (Who makes these silly rules, anyway?).
- [Gobble: Gourmet Dinner in 10 Minutes & $50 Coupon!](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/gobble-dinner-solved/) - There is at least one night every week that we order pizza, because we didn't have time to shop for ingredients or cook dinner. I never thought the day would come when I would say I'm so sick of pizza, but it's here. Enter Gobble, my latest busy mom life hack. Suddenly, a night that we
- [Festive Fall: Chocolate "Acorn" Cupcakes](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/festive-fall-chocolate-acorn-cupcakes/) - Fall is here! There's a crisp breeze in the evenings now. That maple tree in front of our house is changing from green to red to gold. Li'l bushy-tailed squirrels are dashing between trees, collecting acorns for the winter. Squirrels aren't the only ones looking for acorns. The ancient Greeks and Japanese ate acorns when
- [No-Knead Bread: Baking with Kids](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/no-knead-bread/) - Bread has to be one of the first thing humans ever made for food. Beautifully basic, it is a staple at tables across history all over the world. Whenever I thought to toss leftovers from a loaf into the trash, Mom would stop me. It's a blessing to have bread and we must not waste it.
- [Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe + $500 BBQ Grill Giveaway!](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/pineapple-fried-rice/) - Summer is here and the temps are soaring way too fast. This is no time to run the hot oven or slave at the stove. Daydreaming about a tropical vacation got me thinking up a quick Pineapple Fried Rice with a sweet and spicy kick from LaVictoria's brand new Mango Habanero Salsa. All the trademark
- [Cinnamon Apple French Toast](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/cinnamon-apple-french-toast/) - Cinnamon Apple French Toast. Did you lick the computer screen? It's ok. Don't be embarrassed. It's just you and me here. I'm not telling anyone what you did. Who can blame you? There just isn't anything better for breakfast. Warm, fragrant, covered in homemade buttery caramel sauce, this recipe will knock your socks off and it's a
- [Quick 3-Ingredient Spaghetti & Meatballs](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/quick-3-ingredient-spaghetti-meatballs/) - When I was pregnant with Daisy, I read somewhere that Spaghetti & Meatballs was the one thing pregnant women crave most. Oddly enough, I found that quite true. A big bowl of warm, comforting twirls of pasta with a sweet and tangy tomato sauce is such a treat on any day, especially after a long
- [Organic for Everybunny: Packing Lunch with Annie's Homegrown](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/organic-lunch-with-annies/) - It seems like yesterday Daisy was gracing our dining table as a beautiful centerpiece in her bouncer. Our little nugget is all grown up and now in kindergarten. Our home is buzzing with excitement. She's got new friends, new activities and homework. Shawn loves walking her to school in the mornings and seeing her off for
- [Brown Butter Coconut Chippy Treats aka Scotcheroos](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/scotcheroos/) - If you like Rice Krispy treats, you're going to love Scotcheroos, because they are almost drowned in chocolate. Ok, so I exaggerate a bit, but the addition of chocolate is never a bad idea. A recent visit to my old school for my nephew's song and poetry show brought back a lot of sweet memories
- [Recipe Revamp: Easy Homemade Canelés](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/caneles/) - Portable Crème Brûlée We rarely get date nights these days. So, Saturday night, Daisy got to go to a birthday party and had a sugar-fueled blast playing in a bouncy castle while Shawn and I went out to a funky little place called Canelé for dinner. We relaxed, sipped cocktails, chatted mostly about missing
- [Celebrating 100 Years of Wildlife Conservation at the San Diego Zoo](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/celebrating-100-years-conservation-san-diego-zoo/) - Summer is here and everyone's looking for fun things to do with the kids, but the hot temps make going to everybody's favorite place (aka the zoo) a not-so-great idea. Coax the kids to take a nap and stay out past bedtime for a nighttime visit to the San Diego Zoo! Kids are the best
- [4th of July Favorites: Patriotic Projects to Get the Party Started](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/patrioticprojects/) - Patriotic Projects Summer is here and Independence Day is coming. This is a time when I think about how our country came to be and what our forefathers envisioned for us. I think about all the sacrifices my parents made to bring us here to live and flourish in freedom.To celebrate Independence Day, I've been looking for
- [Crab-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms & $25 Gift Winner Announced!](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/crab-stuffed-mushrooms/) - Before we start talking about this dreamy crab stuffed mushroom, I'd like to announce the winner of the grocery gift card GIVEAWAY. Congratulations go out to Angela of the LeMoine Family Kitchen blog! She's #7 in the list of comments and was selected via random.org. Also, BIG thanks to everyone who participated. Stay tuned for my next contest!
- [Redecorating with Wall Decals](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/redecorating-wall-decals/) - Mother's Day was coming and I wanted to surprise my sister with something special for her home. It had to be quick because I only had free-reign of her house for a short while. It also had to be useful, because my sister is very organized and practical. When it comes to adding these features
- [Persian Rooghan Jooshi Bread: Guest Post by Zozobaking](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/rooghan-jooshi-bread-guest-post-by-zozobaking/) - The voice of experience is undeniable, but there are times when you know from the beginning that you are making the correct decision..like when you meet "The One," walk through the doors of the house that feels like your home and unexpectedly meet a new friend. Online, that is where I met my friend Fariba
- [Mother's Day Gift for Less than $20: DIY Vanilla Lavender Perfume](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/diy-vanilla-lavender-perfume/) - There are things that I never thought of doing before, like making my own vanilla extract. (Too late.) That inspired making my own perfume. Culinary grade lavender oil is used more often at the homestead for pampering my li'll sweetheart with foot soaks than in baking. Now with Mother's Day approaching, it will serve another
- [Butter your Bundt: Cara Cara Orange Cake](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/cara-cara-orange-cake/) - The rockstar lifestyle isn't as glamorous as you'd think. It's almost 11pm and I just took another cake out of the oven. Cara Cara Orange Cake, to be exact. Two in one night. That's got to be a record somewhere. Well, it all started earlier this morning. We were in the kitchen, as usual, having a lazy
- [An American Classic: Hummingbird Nectar](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/hummingbird-nectar/) - I made a fresh batch of homemade hummingbird nectar on Sunday morning. It is the easiest thing in the world. You just have to know how to boil water. As I carried the feeder out to the front porch, I remembered a story my Australian husband told me years ago. For years, Shawn was a
- [Stovetop S'Mores: Gooey, Salty, Melty Mess](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/stovetop-smores/) - Ahhh, The Great Outdoors. It's been a while since I've been away from the city lights. Several years BD (Before Daisy), we went on a fishing trip with friends. A river ran behind our little cabin. The only sounds were of rustling leaves, the gurgling of water, the snap of twigs under foot. Little birds bounced from branch
- [Refreshing Cucumber-Mint Julep: Mom's Persian Sekanjabin Syrup](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/cucumber-mint-julep/) - Looking at me, you wouldn't know it, but I actually love eating things like Macho Nachos. Terrible, I know, but I'll be the first to admit I'm a sucker for marketing traps and the name got me. Maybe it's the record heat we've been having here in Southern California, frying my brain. Summer came early this year and
- [DIY Haji Firooz Egg for Persian New Year (Nowruz)](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/diy-haji-firooz-egg-for-persian-new-year-nowruz/) - Friday is the first day of Spring and the Persian New Year. Although Armenian, my family is from Iran and we revel in celebrations from our Zoroastrian roots. A special tablescape called haft sin (meaning seven S's) is set up before the eve of the first day of Spring. Seven items whose names begin with the letter S in Farsi are
- [Crack Pie](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/crack-pie/) - It is a bit past 3 am and I am wide awake. Apparently, my bladder has shrunk down to the size of a thimble and I have to wake up 12 times every night to rush to the bathroom.* Ahhh, the beauty of aging. Scientists invent everything to undo the signs of aging -
- [Easiest, Sexiest Cake in the World: A Bake Along Giveaway!](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/easiest-sexiest-cake/) - I love a good challenge. So I have a tasty one for you. Deadline: Friday, July 10, 2015 Prize: The Secret Lives of Baked Goods Here's what you have to do: 1. Bake my version of Cakespy's Better than Sex Cake (recipe below). 2. Post a photo on Instagram and tag @cocoinkitchen. 3. I'll buy
- [Eating Out: Cascabel](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/restaurant-review-cascabel/) - We are always up for a foodie adventure. Over the years, we've managed to find the top restaurants Roanoke, visited Michelin star restaurants, and tried nearly every type of cuisine! We especially love going on foodie adventures on hot and humid evenings like last night. I think eating out is the best way to socialize
- [Camo Cupcakes with Camo Swirl Frosting](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/camo-cupcakea/) - Every year, I try to think up something special for my hunny's birthday. This is really not all that easy and before I know it, I have got my knickers in a knot, stressing out about what to do. There have been coconut macaroon strawberry shortcakes, chocolate pavlovas, vanilla sponge cakes, pavlovas sandwiched between sponge
- [Tomatillo Gazpacho with Salted Tomato Bruschetta](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tomatillo-gazpacho/) - Some memories are like hazy dreams, but tastes and aromas are unforgettable, like the smell of salted ripe tomatoes. Something magical happens when salt is sprinkled over slices of tomatoes, especially if they are nice and ripe. It takes me right back to my childhood in Iran. I see my grandmother Nina in her favorite
- [Easy Caramel Sauce + TWO Giveaway Winners Announced!](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/easy-caramel-sauce/) - Congratulations to Alexandra & Carla for winning our giveway! A very warm thanks to everyone who participated. Stay tuned for our upcoming giveaway. Nutella just met its match. I have created a monster which has me shamelessly sneaking spoonfuls all day and I just cannot stop. Consider yourself warned. The same thing could happen
- [Valentine's Day Recipe Roundup](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/valentines-day-recipe-roundup/) - Valentine's Day is upon us. They say the way to the heart is through the stomach. This has always been my thought and holds true since prehistoric times. Some argue that the cave man whacked his favored mate on the head with a wooden club, then dragged her unconscious self to his lair. Anthropologists propose
- [Cottage Chili (Vegan)](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/cottage-chili-vegan/) - According to my handy-dandy calendar, today is officially the first day of Autumn, but the trees are still quite green here in Southern California and the weather, still warm. Much like the Native American willing rain with a dance, I was hoping to summon chilly weather by listening to Christmas music. I may have had
- [Cottage Potato Tomato Salad](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/cottage-potato-tomato-salad/) - Andrea's picks for this month's Cottage Cooking Club recipes all looked tempting, but the new potato, tomato and boiled egg salad got my attention. Now, I am not a huge fan of hard-boiled eggs. In fact, I'm quite picky about chook pellets, as my hubby calls them, especially if they are stinky. Deal's off! But,
- [Cottage Pea + Parsley Soup](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/cottage-pea-parsley-soup/) - Most women will tell you that they love visiting the hair salon or getting a manicure because it is just such a luxurious and rejuvinating "me-time." I, on the other hand, look forward to manicures mainly because I cannot wait to talk shop with Rozik, my beautician. Daisy loves joining me, but is not in
- [Maille Salmon: Foodie Giveaway Announced!](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/maille-salmon-foodie-giveaway-announced/) - A warm thanks goes to all of you who read my rants and participated in this giveaway. A very special thanks to Maille UK for providing the beautiful gift box for this giveaway. Our lucky winner is Katie from Pearls & Girls blog. Congrats to you, Katie. You're going to enjoy exploring new recipes with the fresh flavour
- [Pesto Bread Lasagna](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/pesto-bread-lasagna/) - 2012 is the Year of Adventure.And every day should be a celebration.Daydreaming about something fun for dinner brought me to a cool concept.Pasta & bread are close cousins.So, how about a lasagne with bread, instead of the usual noodles?Make your own fresh pesto. Blitz in the food processor in no time.Omit the nuts for a more
- [No Invitation Required: Mom's Apple Cake](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/no-invitation-required-moms-apple-cake/) - When we first moved to America, we lived in a small, 2-bedroom house....all 7 of us! It was a very busy li'l household that we called "Hotel California," because we always had relatives staying with us.The backyard was tiny, but we didn't care, because Dad got us a plastic pool and that's all we needed
- [Chocolate & Orange: A Birthday Cake](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/chocolate-orange-a-birthday-cake/) - They call him "The Mayor." He knows everyone and everyone loves him.Always happy to see you, he's the kindest soul you'll ever meet.I'm just lucky to call him Dad. When I was a little girl, Dad would pick me up from school and we'd go have lunch together. He held my hand as we ran to the pizza
- [Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Pots de Creme](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/chocolate-pumpkin-spice-pots-de-creme/) - Happy 2013 to you!Yes, I know what day it is, but I'm still celebrating, ok?I've been meaning to tell you something for weeks, but have been busy, busy, busy.....you know, with stuff, like, eating leftover pumpkin pie. (It freezes great.)Everyone lets loose during the holidays and indulges for a change. I love giving homemade gifts, especially
- [Homegrown: Herbed Feta and Fresh Tomato Pasta](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/homegrown-herbed-feta-and-fresh-tomato-pasta/) - Some things are good by themselves, but great when in pairs.Cheese and Pasta.Sundays and Gigi.Pearls and Diamonds.Daisy and me.After spending the entire day together,I miss heras soon as she falls asleep.Can you believe that?She's my li'l buddy.Daisy loves spending time outside with Shawn. He's got a wonderful veggie garden started in our backyard with radishes,
- [Étouffée & Herb Rice: Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/etouffee-herb-rice-laissez-les-bons-temps-rouler/) - Isn't étouffée fun to say?So much is packed into one li'l word. It always reminds me of New Orleans.It was 1989, the summer before I started college. My parents took us there for a week-long vacationand we had a blast.The locals were charming & hospitable.The food? Phenomenal.After all these years, certain visions still bounce around in my
- [Cinnamon Apple Ice Cream: The Good Life](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/cinnamon-apple-ice-cream-the-good-life/) - Ahhh, the Good Life ...I have it. I have it!You know how I know?Becausewhen I'm at work, I've got one eye on the clock, waiting for the short hand to hit 5.Is it Friday yet?I'm forever racing toward Friday, making big plans for the weekend. Visiting friends, cooking, baking, having people over, lazy dinners with
- [Thai Chicken in Peanut+Basil Sauce: Weeknight Posh](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/thai-chicken-in-peanutbasil-sauce-weeknight-posh/) - Weeknights are tough for a foodie married to a foodie.After a long day of phone calls, emails and etc, etc, etc, we look forward to dinner together, something fabulous.Miss Daisy, however, doesn't share our taste in food.This means that each night, two meals are prepared: One for Mommy & Daddy andanother just for her. She'll eat
- [Summer Shrimp Salad and GIVEAWAY Winners Announced!!](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/summer-shrimp-salad-and-giveaway-winners-announced/) - Congratulations to our giveaway winners BakersSpoon and Mayra Dixon!Thanks so much for following us. We hope these colourful Tibetan flags bringyou lots of luck.They say I bake too much. Hey, it makes me happy.But, the last thing you want to do in this heat wave is work the oven.Escaping to our front porch is a
- [Mocha Cherry Cake with Maple Butter Glaze](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/mocha-cherry-cake-with-maple-butter-glaze/) - Day-dreaming is a great escape from reality.Most of the time, I think about food.I love the jingle-jangle of metal measuring cups, the pretty spots on free-range eggs, and how, sometimes, flour falls artfully onto the countertop.Sitting at the car wash can easily lead to day-dreaming.*yaaaawn*It was a miracle I was there, actually, but my car
- [Peach Poppyseed Cake with Cinnamon Drizzle: A Taste of Summer](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/peach-poppyseed-cake-with-cinnamon-drizzle-a-taste-of-summer/) - There are still a few weeks left of summer and of fresh peaches. This peach poppyseed cake drizzled with a fragrant cinnamony icing is a great way to enjoy the fruit. Get my recipe at yummly today!
- [Pumpkin Fairy Truffles to the Rescue!](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/pumpkin-fairy-truffles-to-the-rescue/) - Thanksgiving is a sneeze away and the panic is settling in, isn't it? And Christmas isn't far behind.After Halloween, it's full throttle clear to the new year with no sign of a slow-down.The days seem to pass in a blur.Thanksgiving offers a chance to stop and count the things we appreciate in our lives, like
- [Leftover Turkey & Stuffing Shine in a Rustic French Dish](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/leftover-turkey-stuffing-shine-in-a-rustic-french-dish/) - We wait all year for the holidays. Colourful decorations and lights add whimsy to our everyday lives. The supermarket buzzes with the excitement of the New York Stock Exchange with masses fighting for a spot near the glass of the service counter, a clerk calling out #97.... #97? and a hand holding a little yellow ticket bouncing
- [Purple Heart Cupcakes ~ Pineapple, Purple Yam, a Kiss of Rose](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/purple-heart-cupcakes-pineapple-purple-yam-a-kiss-of-rose/) - Happy Valentino Day! Cupcakes were doing cartwheels in my dreams last night. Spring has come a little too early this year here. Just outside my window, baby birds are chirping in the mornings and the branches of nearby lemon trees are dotted with delicate white blossoms. The pretty purple hyacinths Mom planted among the roses
- [Island Fudge](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/island-fudge/) - I wasn't the only one who lost it after seeing this. The whole world went mad. This is usually what happens at the sight of that dense, slightly crumbly sweetness we hold near and dear called FUDGE. Today, the same old-timey vanilla goodness gets a tropical update in honour of my friends at Scott Hawaii who are most deserving of
- [Blooming Kale Strawberry Salad](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/blooming-kale-strawberry-salad/) - The culinary bandwagon rolled by several times, but I am still driving a VW. These days, there are so many creative food items that have been brought into the limelight, cast as super foods, that it can be somewhat overwhelming, especially for those of us who like to keep things simple. My generation saw chia
- [Cottage Panzanella](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/cottage-panzanella/) - Sometimes, the best of part of the meal is the fresh bread, but day-old bread is usually not welcome at the table. Throughout culinary history, some inventive ways have been devised to save dry, stale bread from the bin. The French deserve credit for the cute, crunchy little croutons that are the star of a
- [Crêpes: Breakfast with a French Accent](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/crepes-breakfast-with-a-french-accent/) - On weeknights when I get home from the office, I try to sneak quietly into the house and wait until Daisy realizes I am there. Then she comes charging toward me with a big smile on her face, arms open, screaming like a crazed Beatles fan."Mamaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Daddy! Mama's home!" This is why I am more
- [Snowball Cookies (Italian Wedding Cookies)](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/snowball-cookies-italian-wedding-cookies/) - Sleigh bells ringAre you listeningIn the laneSnow is glisteningA beautiful sight,We're happy tonightWalking in a winter wonderlandGone away, is the bluebirdHere to stay, is a new birdHe sings a love song,While we go alongWalking in a winter wonderlandWinter Wonderland is such a sweet song, a throwback to a time when life was more simple in
- [Grandma's Butter Toffee Peanut Popcorn](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/grandmas-butter-toffee-peanut-popcorn/) - Trips to the supermarket are a funny routine for Daisy and me. Before we even reach the door, she argues her case about being too mature to sit in the shopping cart, after which I try to find a way to coax her into the seat. We roll around, gathering all the basic necessities and
- [Beans + Booze = Homemade Vanilla Extract](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/beans-booze-homemade-vanilla-extract/) - Christmas is still a bit while* away, but I have already started planning. I will do anything to avoid that last-minute manic rush to the shops in the coming months.The holidays make some people a little crazy. If you made it onto Santa's Nice list, you might just witness a delightful show starring a tangle-haired,
- [Woodland Theme Table Decorations: Guest Post for Happy Happy Nester](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/woodland-theme-table-decorations-guest-post-for-happy-happy-nester/) - The holidays are coming and everyone is stocking up on all sorts of seasonal decorations, including tableware. The stores are bursting with the cutest serving platters with happy snowman, reindeer and Santa, dazzling cake stands with hanging crystals and sparkly table linens. While the oranges and yellows, followed by the reds and greens herald the holidays,
- [Tuxedo Pumpkins for Pinktober](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tuxedo-pumpkins-for-pinktober/) - October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and, this year, our pumpkins are all dressed up in dashing tuxedos just in to for Pinktober celebrations. Black and white convey a timeless elegance. A dusting of pink glitter is a sparkly hat-tip to all the breast cancer warriors around the world. My original thought was to bake
- [Eton Mess, My Way: A Simple Snack](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/eton-mess-my-way-a-simple-snack/) - Sometimes life is simple. When choosing between a healthy refreshing salad and a massive plate of loaded nachos, go with the nachos. You want the nachos, but feel guilty. So you try to convince yourself to consider the salad. Obey your cravings. Have the nachos for lunch and the salad for dinner.In my early days,
- [Building a Better World by Eating Responsibly](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/building-a-better-world-by-eating-responsibly/) - I have been paying $5 for a dozen of eggs because the label reads free roaming and am furious with myself because it does not mean "roaming freely out in the open green fields under the beautiful sunshine." Sharing my thoughts with you was a struggle to compose, but a photo recently posted on Instagram about the poor
- [The Cocktail Hour: Sweet Minty Mood Lifter](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/the-cocktail-hour-sweet-minty-mood-lifter/) - The Mood Lifter. It's my latest invention. If Mojito married Amaretto, this is what their baby would be. What do you do when your mom gets you a Nutribullet? Make a cocktail. What else? A minty, citrusy, slushy concoction that gives Margarita a run for her money. A sheer delight. Smoother, milder than the traditional
- [Thanks for the Liebster Award!](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/thanks-for-the-liebster-award/) - What goes around comes around. Technology has made the world a smaller place and made it possible for people to connect across vast distances. I'm grateful for the wonderful friendships I have forged online, like with the lovely Janine of the Happy Happy Nester blog.There, you'll find her recipes, interior design ideas and crafts. I
- [The Fluffiest Pancakes on the Planet](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/the-fluffiest-pancakes-on-the-planet/) - Father's Day is fast-approaching and I am brimming with excitement. Just as I was daydreaming about all the fancy-schmancy things I was going to make for the whole family, I got a message from my sister that our dad does not want us to make a huge fuss.Something simple will do. Trademark Dad, he just
- [The Best Gift of All](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/the-best-gift-of-all/) - The holidays are here and the air is brimming with excitement. Shops are buzzing with busy shoppers, rushing to get those last-minute gifts. For those of us who are already overwhelmed with the accumulation of stuff in our homes, something that doesn't occupy any space would be great. You know all the usual picks...gift cards,
- [Fall Yarn Wreath: DIY or WIN It..Winner Announced!](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/fall-yarn-wreath-diy-or-win-it-winner-announced/) - Congratulations to Jett for winning the wreath!!Big thanks also to my parents, my Uncle Edward, my friend Diane and fellow foodie Carly in the Kitchen for their generosity!_________________________________________________________________________________I've been very busy making something special just for you.Flipping through magazines can be dangerous, because it can put ideas into your head, like a handmade yarn wreath.I can
- [Pumpkin, Spice & Everything Nice: Maple Chocolate Pumpkin Pie](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/pumpkin-spice-everything-nice-maple-chocolate-pumpkin-pie/) - Have you noticed the air smells different when the seasons change?It's still in the warm 80's in SoCal, but Fall is officially here.Peaches have given way to pumpkins and rustling leaves are starting to turn golden.While it's still too early to break out the cable-knit sweaters, it's always the perfecttime for a slice of pumpkin
- [The BEST Stuffed French Toast](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/the-best-stuffed-french-toast/) - We have a new breakfast favourite these days and it came from a recent road trip to Cambria.Shop. Eat. Sleep.Repeat.That's about all there is to do there.Originally an artists colony, Cambria is, at first glance, nothing more than a one-horse town that spans a couple of blocks. A short drive from the famous Hearst Castle,
- [The Votes are In!](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/the-votes-are-in/) - The votes are in!Thanks to everyone who commented, voted, liked me on FB and helped me decide.My blog has a new name and it's so appropriate, because it puts me right where I'm the happiest: In the kitchen!Everything got a new facelift: Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.Tell me what you're cooking up in your kitchen tonite.Summer
- [Help Me Choose a New Name for my Blog!](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/help-me-choose-a-new-name-for-my-blog/) - I want YOUR opinion!What will be my blog's new name?Help me decide.Cast your vote here or make a suggestion.Thanks! Grazia! Merci! Danke!Cheers!
- [Russian Farmer's Cheese Pancakes: The KGB Exposed!](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/russian-farmers-cheese-pancakes-the-kgb-exposed/) - This recipe was guarded by the Russian secret police and reserved exclusively for top-level KGB officials.Today is your lucky day. I'm risking life & limb and, more importantly, my parents' lives here.But you're well worth it.Official code name for this delight is syrniki. Dad made some for us this morning.I ate so much that I can't
- [Thanks for the Liebster Award Award!](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/thanks-for-the-liebster-award-award/) - A big DANKE goes to Jessica @ Jessica the Baker for nominating my blog for the hip-cool Liebster Award. I ’m floored you chose my blog!What is a Liebster Award?The Liebster Award is an award given to rising bloggers who have less than 200 followers. The word Liebster is German for dearest, sweetest, cutest, etc etc etc.It's a great way to spread
- [Orange Sweetness: Who Dunnit?](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/orange-sweetness-who-dunnit/) - I'm on a very serious shake-down and even you look a bit suspicious.My fav vintage-looking Campbells-Soup-Kids t-shirt is missing.The washer and dryer are prime suspects, but they're not talking.Last seen: In the kitchen, baking a cake.It was time for the glaze. Out came the big box of powdered sugar and, before my brain could stop
- [Sweet Dreams : Peppermint Mocha Cake](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/sweet-dreams-peppermint-mocha-cake/) - Most people will tell you that they can't sleep at night because their teenage daughter racked up a $300-cell phone bill with 9,634 texts.*But, me? I'm a whole different critter.Cake is what keeps me up, folks.Last night, I baked a quick li'l number to take to the office.Damn thing looked so tempting that, despite the
- [Baby Bundt in a Tux: Orange Cake Iced Twice](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/baby-bundt-in-a-tux-orange-cake-iced-twice/) - Don’t you think smaller is cuter?There was this li'l whimper around 2:30 this morning.*B-ling!*My eyes popped open and I jumped out of bed, ready to rescue Daisy from whatever nightmare she'd been having.Luckily, she fell asleep again.But now,I couldn't sleep.THEN, I heard this other strange noise...this time, a grrrumbling sound. Sounded a bit like Milou
- [GIVEAWAY Winner Announced!](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/giveaway-winner-announced/) - Many thanks to all who generously donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.You are the reason the holidays are a wonderful time of year.Our lucky winner is the lovely Ms. Pragna Shah!We hope this turkey will always see your holiday table surrounded by warm, smiling faces.Happy holidays, love!xoxoColette*********************************************************************************Have you mapped out your holiday dinner table yet?I
- [Home, Sweet Home: Aussie Holiday Recap](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/home-sweet-home-aussie-holiday-recap/) - Is it bad to eat a candy bar for breakfast?Not if it's a CHERRY RIPE .Coconut+Cherries+Chocolate=YUMDon't worry - the banana chaser undid all the damage.Look, it's in the books.I know what I'm talking about here.3 weeks ago, we were just getting ready for our vacation.I have a tendency to over-pack, especially now that we have
- [Giveaway winner announced! Hello from Australia](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/giveaway-winner-announced-hello-from-australia/) - Hello from Australia!Sorry I haven't posted for a while. We have another week of vacation left.Been having a blast stuffing our faces with delicious chocolates, feeding kangeroos, walking on the warm sand, seeing baby pandas, petting koalas.Just wanted to drop in a quick li'l note to announce our Trader Joe's gift card giveaway WINNER!The lucky
- [Small-town Charm: Chili Crimini Corn Chowder](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/small-town-charm-chili-crimini-corn-chowder/) - Why doesn't that clock ever slow down?Maybe it's just your rockstar lifestyle.Maybe you're taking on too much.Or, it's just life in the big city.But, in a small town, time stands still and suddenly the same 24-hours seem more generous.La Grange is that kind of place. Beautiful farmland as far as the eye can see. Green earth, puffy
- [Cake Stand Giveaway Winner Announced!](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/cake-stand-giveaway-winner-announced/) - The cake pedestal giveaway winner was selected today!Thanks to everyone who tweeted/pinned/liked/commented/emailed me.I love hearing from you.In keeping with official democratic procedures, the names of contestants wereput into a lovely bowl.Then, I closed my eyes,shuffled the li'l pieces of paper some more,and randomly picked a name out of the bowl.When I opened my eyes, I saw.....Our bride-to-be,
- [Chocolate Daisy Cupcakes: A GIVEAWAY!](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/chocolate-daisy-cupcakes-a-giveaway/) - I don't trust people who don't like chocolate.Is that wrong?This is my first not-from-scratch batchand I'm feeling guilty.I didn't have a lot of time and my neighbour's kids wanted chocolate cupcakes.I decided they did.Ok, YES, I was looking for an excuse to bake.But, everyone knows that sharing makes eating sweets less fattening.It's a proven scientific
- [Armenian Tupperware](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/armenian-tupperware/) - Many years ago, when I was a little girl, my school had a film day. We were herded to the auditorium and treated to a movie. Thrilled to be out of the classroom, we couldn't wait for that screen to light up.Was it going to be Tom & Jerry?Oh, that would be too cool!Or Popeye?He's
- [Maharajah's Delight - Fragrant Coconut Almond Cardamom Cake](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/maharajahs-delight-fragrant-coconut-almond-cardamom-cake/) - Don't call the cops. I haven't been abducted by aliens.Just been busy. We recently had our baby's teething party, a timeless Armenian tradition called adama-hadig. Not only is the baby's first tooth cause for celebration, but also the promise of a happy future.At some point during the party, the baby is placed among key items that represent
- [Minty Chocolaty Cheesecake & Fairwell Wishes](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/minty-chocolaty-cheesecake-fairwell-wishes/) - My coworker friend, Daphne recently traded her career for her kids.As a new mom, I really admire her for making that sacrifice.But what to get her?She deserved something wickedly luxurious...A-HAH!A very minty, very chocolaty cool, creamy cheesecake would do.YOU, however, don't have to wait for such a big event.Isn't Tuesday reason enough? Filling:3 eggs4oz (1/2 package)
- [Buzzed Bees: Mom's Fig Preserve](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/buzzed-bees-moms-fig-preserve/) - My husband's had it in for the old fig tree at the back of our yard since we moved in.The late summer sun ripens the figs faster than we can pick them.Oozing with red sap, they hit the ground where the sugar turns to alcohol and calls in the bees.After a feeding frenzy, they get
- [Nutella, Vegemite and Fate](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/nutella-vegemite-and-fate/) - Which would YOU choose?If you told me ten years ago that I'd marry an Aussie,I'd think you'd been smoking chewing gum wrappers.Where the hell would I find an Australian?Where does anyone in Southern California find an Australian?Work. Where else?It baffles me, even today, how we got to talking in the first place.But, once we did,
- [The Basics](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/the-basics/) - *Taste as you go. Never leave anything to chance. Season where needed.*Wash while you cook. During little intermissions, like when you're waiting for the onions to brown. The last thing you want after slaving at the stove is a huge mess to clean up.*Save the planet: Recycle everything! Wash plastic & glass to use for
- [The Gold Rush](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/the-gold-rush/) - The California gold miners didn't know it at the time, but had they been planting theobroma trees instead of panning for gold, they'd become much richer men.Hindsight's always 20/20.At least we know now.With a food processor and some basic ingredients, you can make your own chocolate nuggets.Here's what you'll need: Batter: 1 cup sugar
- [Going Back in Time](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/going-back-in-time/) - My friends Irene & Pragna suggested we walk to the local supermarket on our lunch break to get something to eat. All the way there, I mourned how I've gained weight and I really should be more cautious about what I eat. So untrue to form, I went on about how the nutrition facts are
- [Fairy Tales and Cupcakes](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/fairy-tales-and-cupcakes/) - So, we're in escrow! And on November 18, 2009, the seller will graciously give us the keys to our first house. Shawn is having difficulty sleeping @ night, b/c he's mapping out all the renovations in his mind. Typical me, I'm all about decorating and cooking/baking, entertaining. I'm dreaming about the warm glow of a
- [Food as Stress Relief](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/food-as-stress-relief/) - Everyone has an outlet....or everyone at least should have one.Mine is obviously food. It's my heritage. "Eat something!" is oftenthe cure to most common ailments ranging from a simple headache toa bad case of the flu to a devastating layoff.And it works...kinda. When it doesn't, people do have other options, such as CBD oil from
- [Good Chef, Bad Baker](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/good-chef-bad-baker/) - For me, food is love. And I show my love for people by cooking for them. There's a lot of freedom in cooking. Recipes are mere suggestions. I read them for inspiration, then cook freelance. No measuring cup required. But, I taste as I go to be sure I won't poison my guests!This approach makes

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- [espresso](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/espresso/)
- [exotic](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/exotic/)
- [family](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/family/)
- [festive](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/festive/)
- [fig](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/fig/)
- [fish](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/fish/)
- [Fragrant](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/fragrant/)
- [French](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/french/)
- [fresh](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/fresh/)
- [fritters](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/fritters/)
- [frosting](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/frosting/)
- [frozen](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/frozen/)
- [fruit](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/fruit/)
- [ganache](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/ganache/)
- [garlic](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/garlic/)
- [gift](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/gift/)
- [GIVEAWAY](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/giveaway/)
- [gluten-free](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/gluten-free/)
- [Halloween](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/halloween/)
- [ham](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/ham/)
- [healthy](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/healthy/)
- [herb](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/herb/)
- [herbs](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/herbs/)
- [holidays](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/holidays/)
- [homemade](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/homemade/)
- [honey](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/honey/)
- [Indian](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/indian/)
- [indulge](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/indulge/)
- [interview](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/interview/)
- [Italian](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/italian/)
- [jam](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/jam/)
- [kale](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/kale/)
- [kids](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/kids/)
- [Latin](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/latin/)
- [leek](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/leek/)
- [Lemon](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/lemon/)
- [mango](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/mango/)
- [maple](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/maple/)
- [marshmallow](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/marshmallow/)
- [meringue](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/meringue/)
- [Mint](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/mint/)
- [Mom](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/mom/)
- [mushroom](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/mushroom/)
- [mustard](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/mustard/)
- [no-bake](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/no-bake/)
- [nuts](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/nuts/)
- [old fashioned](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/old-fashioned/)
- [olive oil](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/olive-oil/)
- [orange](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/orange/)
- [Paleo](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/paleo/)
- [parmesan](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/parmesan/)
- [party](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/party/)
- [pasta](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/pasta/)
- [patriotic](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/patriotic/)
- [peachy](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/peachy/)
- [peanut butter](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/peanut-butter/)
- [pecan](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/pecan/)
- [persian](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/persian/)
- [Pesto](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/pesto/)
- [pet](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/pet/)
- [pickle](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/pickle/)
- [pie](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/pie/)
- [pineapple](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/pineapple/)
- [pistachio](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/pistachio/)
- [pomegranate](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/pomegranate/)
- [poppyseed](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/poppyseed/)
- [potato](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/potato/)
- [preserve](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/preserve/)
- [pumpkin](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/pumpkin/)
- [quinoa](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/quinoa/)
- [raw](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/raw/)
- [Recycling](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/recycling/)
- [restaurant](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/restaurant/)
- [restaurant review](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/restaurant-review/)
- [review](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/review/)
- [rice](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/rice/)
- [roasted](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/roasted/)
- [rose](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/rose/)
- [saffron](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/saffron/)
- [salad](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/salad/)
- [salt](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/salt/)
- [sauce](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/sauce/)
- [savory](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/savory/)
- [shrimp](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/shrimp/)
- [smoky](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/smoky/)
- [snack](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/snack/)
- [soup](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/soup/)
- [spice](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/spice/)
- [spicy](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/spicy/)
- [stevia](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/stevia/)
- [stew](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/stew/)
- [streusel](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/streusel/)
- [sugar](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/sugar/)
- [summer](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/summer/)
- [sweet](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/sweet/)
- [tangy](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/tangy/)
- [tea-time](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/tea-time/)
- [tips](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/tips/)
- [tomato](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/tomato/)
- [torch](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/torch/)
- [torched](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/torched/)
- [treat](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/treat/)
- [tropical](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/tropical/)
- [truffles](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/truffles/)
- [Vanilla](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/vanilla/)
- [vegan](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/vegan/)
- [vegetarian](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/vegetarian/)
- [whites](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/whites/)
- [wine](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/wine/)
- [yogurt](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/yogurt/)
- [entree](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/entree/)
- [kitchen](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/kitchen/)
- [tools](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/tools/)
- [budget](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/budget/)
- [budget-friendly](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/budget-friendly/)
- [home](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/home/)
- [organic](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/organic/)
- [carrot](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/carrot/)
- [beans](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/beans/)
- [valentines](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/valentines/)
- [australian](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/australian/)
- [pudding](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/pudding/)
- [butterscotch](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/butterscotch/)
- [easter](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/easter/)
- [spring](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/spring/)
- [slice&bake](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/slicebake/)
- [baking with kids](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/baking-with-kids/)
- [Mediterranean](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/mediterranean/)
- [meatballs](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/meatballs/)
- [Japanese](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/japanese/)
- [cheesecake](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/cheesecake/)
- [small bites](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/small-bites/)
- [asian](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/asian/)
- [Middle Eastern](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/middle-eastern/)
- [Arabic](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/arabic/)
- [Moroccan](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/moroccan/)
- [mexican](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/mexican/)
- [pepper](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/pepper/)
- [poblano](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/poblano/)
- [Pinktober](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/pinktober/)
- [cobbler](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/cobbler/)
- [flourless](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/flourless/)
- [brownies](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/brownies/)
- [Russian](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/russian/)
- [fudge](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/category/fudge/)

## Tags

- [valentine's](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/valentines/)
- [homemade](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/homemade/)
- [gifts](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/gifts/)
- [cake](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/cake/)
- [cookies](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/cookies/)
- [sweets](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/sweets/)
- [marinara](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/marinara/)
- [italian](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/italian/)
- [sauce](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/sauce/)
- [pasta](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/pasta/)
- [spicy](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/spicy/)
- [indian](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/indian/)
- [sweet](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/sweet/)
- [dessert](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/dessert/)
- [eggless](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/eggless/)
- [donuts](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/donuts/)
- [gulab](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/gulab/)
- [rose](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/rose/)
- [saffron](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/saffron/)
- [fruit](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/fruit/)
- [mince](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/mince/)
- [pies](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/pies/)
- [pie](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/pie/)
- [english](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/english/)
- [british](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/british/)
- [baking](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/baking/)
- [natural](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/natural/)
- [rice](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/rice/)
- [tomato](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/tomato/)
- [comforting](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/comforting/)
- [persian](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/persian/)
- [mom](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/mom/)
- [rustic](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/rustic/)
- [country](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/country/)
- [beef](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/beef/)
- [french](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/french/)
- [stew](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/stew/)
- [vegetables](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/vegetables/)
- [wine](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/wine/)
- [cherry](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/cherry/)
- [albaloo](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/albaloo/)
- [truffle](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/truffle/)
- [mushroom](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/mushroom/)
- [cream](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/cream/)
- [exotic](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/exotic/)
- [afghani](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/afghani/)
- [fragrant](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/fragrant/)
- [spices](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/spices/)
- [eastern](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/eastern/)
- [diy](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/diy/)
- [spice](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/spice/)
- [spicemix](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/spicemix/)
- [kibbeh](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/kibbeh/)
- [middleeastern](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/middleeastern/)
- [meatballs](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/meatballs/)
- [lebanese](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/lebanese/)
- [syrian](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/syrian/)
- [fava](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/fava/)
- [dill](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/dill/)
- [baghali](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/baghali/)
- [curry](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/curry/)
- [chicken](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/chicken/)
- [cupcake](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/cupcake/)
- [butter](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/butter/)
- [quiche](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/quiche/)
- [lunch](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/lunch/)
- [cheese](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/cheese/)
- [crust](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/crust/)
- [lemon](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/lemon/)
- [ricotta](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/ricotta/)
- [buttercream](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/buttercream/)
- [frosting](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/frosting/)
- [peanut](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/peanut/)
- [peanutbutter](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/peanutbutter/)
- [caramel](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/caramel/)
- [apple](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/apple/)
- [halloween](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/halloween/)
- [project](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/project/)
- [craft](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/craft/)
- [spider](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/spider/)
- [kidfriendly](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/kidfriendly/)
- [caramelsauce](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/caramelsauce/)
- [apples](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/apples/)
- [fritters](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/fritters/)
- [breakfast](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/breakfast/)
- [pancake](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/pancake/)
- [dumplings](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/dumplings/)
- [petals](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/petals/)
- [candied](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/candied/)
- [cakedecor](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/cakedecor/)
- [peaches](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/peaches/)
- [mascarpone](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/mascarpone/)
- [honey](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/honey/)
- [torched](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/torched/)
- [chocolate](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/chocolate/)
- [chocolatechip](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/chocolatechip/)
- [browned butter](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/browned-butter/)
- [tomatiillo](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/tomatiillo/)
- [gazpacho](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/gazpacho/)
- [bruschetta](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/bruschetta/)
- [healthy](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/healthy/)
- [clean](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/clean/)
- [vegetarian](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/vegetarian/)
- [vegan](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/vegan/)
- [tiramisu](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/tiramisu/)
- [no-bake](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/no-bake/)
- [coffee](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/coffee/)
- [espresso](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/espresso/)
- [berry](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/berry/)
- [raspberry](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/raspberry/)
- [easter](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/easter/)
- [eggs](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/eggs/)
- [decorating](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/decorating/)
- [glitter](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/glitter/)
- [sparkle](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/sparkle/)
- [milk](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/milk/)
- [custard](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/custard/)
- [sugar](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/sugar/)
- [honeycomb](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/honeycomb/)
- [camo](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/camo/)
- [camocupcakes](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/camocupcakes/)
- [cupcakes](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/cupcakes/)
- [birthday](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/birthday/)
- [olive](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/olive/)
- [appetizer](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/appetizer/)
- [walnuts](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/walnuts/)
- [mint](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/mint/)
- [pomegranate](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/pomegranate/)
- [rice pudding](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/rice-pudding/)
- [pudding](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/pudding/)
- [family](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/family/)
- [kids](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/kids/)
- [pamper](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/pamper/)
- [footbath](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/footbath/)
- [tea](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/tea/)
- [parenting](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/parenting/)
- [apricots](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/apricots/)
- [pistachios](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/pistachios/)
- [restaurant review](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/restaurant-review/)
- [restaurant](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/restaurant/)
- [los angeles eats](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/los-angeles-eats/)
- [eating out](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/eating-out/)
- [5 minute meringue](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/5-minute-meringue/)
- [american flag cake](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/american-flag-cake/)
- [4th of july](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/4th-of-july/)
- [holiday](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/holiday/)
- [summer](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/summer/)
- [camp](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/camp/)
- [campfire](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/campfire/)
- [pineapple](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/pineapple/)
- [coconut](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/coconut/)
- [easy](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/easy/)
- [sexy](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/sexy/)
- [cakespy](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/cakespy/)
- [pancakes](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/pancakes/)
- [poppyseeds](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/poppyseeds/)
- [nutella](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/nutella/)
- [candy](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/candy/)
- [ghormehsabzi](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/ghormehsabzi/)
- [herb stew](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/herb-stew/)
- [dragon](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/dragon/)
- [dragonfruit](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/dragonfruit/)
- [cocktail](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/cocktail/)
- [flan](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/flan/)
- [latin](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/latin/)
- [interview](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/interview/)
- [bread](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/bread/)
- [breadpudding](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/breadpudding/)
- [crack pie](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/crack-pie/)
- [momofuku](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/momofuku/)
- [new year](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/new-year/)
- [nowruz](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/nowruz/)
- [haji firooz](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/haji-firooz/)
- [poppyseed](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/poppyseed/)
- [champagne](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/champagne/)
- [kid friendly](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/kid-friendly/)
- [syrup](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/syrup/)
- [drink](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/drink/)
- [saltines](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/saltines/)
- [crackers](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/crackers/)
- [smores](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/smores/)
- [meringue](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/meringue/)
- [marshmallow](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/marshmallow/)
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- [mango](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/mango/)
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- [latte](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/latte/)
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- [quick](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/quick/)
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- [holidays](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/holidays/)
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- [martialarts](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/martialarts/)
- [inspiredbypuff](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/inspiredbypuff/)
- [napoleon](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/napoleon/)
- [irish](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/irish/)
- [soda](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/soda/)
- [sodabread](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/sodabread/)
- [irishsodabread](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/irishsodabread/)
- [fireplace](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/fireplace/)
- [faux](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/faux/)
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- [stuffed](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/stuffed/)
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- [stuffedvegetables](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/stuffedvegetables/)
- [veggies](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/veggies/)
- [dolma](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/dolma/)
- [irishfood](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/irishfood/)
- [guinness](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/guinness/)
- [beefstew](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/beefstew/)
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- [juice](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/juice/)
- [grape](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/grape/)
- [lemonade](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/lemonade/)
- [farm](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/farm/)
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- [glutenfree](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/glutenfree/)
- [yakh](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/yakh/)
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- [armenianfood](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/armenianfood/)
- [nazook](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/nazook/)
- [gata](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/gata/)
- [mijink](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/mijink/)
- [paleo](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/paleo/)
- [chocolatecake](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/chocolatecake/)
- [mocha](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/mocha/)
- [ganache](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/ganache/)
- [celebration](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/celebration/)
- [basilsugar](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/basilsugar/)
- [carrot](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/carrot/)
- [carrot cake](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/carrot-cake/)
- [refreshing](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/refreshing/)
- [carbonara](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/carbonara/)
- [prosciutto](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/prosciutto/)
- [ham](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/ham/)
- [cream sauce](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/cream-sauce/)
- [cheesecake](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/cheesecake/)
- [creamcheese](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/creamcheese/)
- [masonjars](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/masonjars/)
- [whippedcream](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/whippedcream/)
- [lemon curd](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/lemon-curd/)
- [teatime](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/teatime/)
- [curd](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/curd/)
- [kahlua](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/kahlua/)
- [coffeecake](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/coffeecake/)
- [bundt](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/bundt/)
- [waffles](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/waffles/)
- [churros](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/churros/)
- [cookiedough](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/cookiedough/)
- [raw](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/raw/)
- [bacon](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/bacon/)
- [dinner](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/dinner/)
- [kidsparty](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/kidsparty/)
- [corn](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/corn/)
- [cornmeal](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/cornmeal/)
- [maple](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/maple/)
- [maplesyrup](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/maplesyrup/)
- [lasagna](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/lasagna/)
- [lasagne](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/lasagne/)
- [cremecaramel](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/cremecaramel/)
- [creamcaramel](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/creamcaramel/)
- [cream cheese](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/cream-cheese/)
- [basque](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/basque/)
- [lamingtons](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/lamingtons/)
- [pink](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/pink/)
- [jello](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/jello/)
- [garmirpilaf](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/garmirpilaf/)
- [cardamom](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/cardamom/)
- [halva](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/halva/)
- [green](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/green/)
- [soup](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/soup/)
- [spooky](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/spooky/)
- [cute](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/cute/)
- [butterscotch](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/butterscotch/)
- [bunny](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/bunny/)
- [penguins](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/penguins/)
- [slice&bake](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/slicebake/)
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- [winter](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/winter/)
- [shortbread](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/shortbread/)
- [harissa](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/harissa/)
- [pepper](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/pepper/)
- [paste](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/paste/)
- [marinade](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/marinade/)
- [boba](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/boba/)
- [milktea](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/milktea/)
- [beverage](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/beverage/)
- [cowboyskillet](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/cowboyskillet/)
- [skillet](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/skillet/)
- [tatertots](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/tatertots/)
- [shepherdspie](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/shepherdspie/)
- [hamburger](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/hamburger/)
- [casserole](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/casserole/)
- [castiron](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/castiron/)
- [cowboy](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/cowboy/)
- [steak](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/steak/)
- [steakrub](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/steakrub/)
- [seasoning](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/seasoning/)
- [houseblend](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/houseblend/)
- [flavoring](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/flavoring/)
- [campout](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/campout/)
- [rum](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/rum/)
- [walnut](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/walnut/)
- [Middle Eastern](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/middle-eastern/)
- [Mediterranean](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/mediterranean/)
- [tolma](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/tolma/)
- [gooey](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/gooey/)
- [farbreton](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/farbreton/)
- [brittany](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/brittany/)
- [crepe](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/crepe/)
- [flourless](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/flourless/)
- [fish](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/fish/)
- [bakingwithkids](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/bakingwithkids/)
- [aquarium](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/aquarium/)
- [aquariumcookies](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/aquariumcookies/)
- [ghee](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/ghee/)
- [halwa](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/halwa/)
- [icehalwa](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/icehalwa/)
- [diwali](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/diwali/)
- [festive](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/festive/)
- [meatloaf](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/meatloaf/)
- [barbecue](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/barbecue/)
- [grilled](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/grilled/)
- [hostessgift](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/hostessgift/)
- [mashedpotatoes](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/mashedpotatoes/)
- [marsala](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/marsala/)
- [small bites](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/small-bites/)
- [party food](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/party-food/)
- [finger food](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/finger-food/)
- [starter](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/starter/)
- [chinese](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/chinese/)
- [spumoni](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/spumoni/)
- [spumoni truffles](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/spumoni-truffles/)
- [maraschino](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/maraschino/)
- [almond](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/almond/)
- [marzipan](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/marzipan/)
- [keto](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/keto/)
- [russian](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/russian/)
- [weeknight](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/weeknight/)
- [parisian](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/parisian/)
- [chocolatchaud](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/chocolatchaud/)
- [hot chocolate](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/hot-chocolate/)
- [drinkingchocolate](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/drinkingchocolate/)
- [st patricks day](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/st-patricks-day/)
- [st patty's day](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/st-pattys-day/)
- [ishli](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/ishli/)
- [kofta](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/kofta/)
- [kufta](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/kufta/)
- [kibbe](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/kibbe/)
- [Moroccan](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/moroccan/)
- [bastilla](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/bastilla/)
- [pastilla](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/pastilla/)
- [filo](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/filo/)
- [phyllo](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/phyllo/)
- [southwestern](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/southwestern/)
- [chiles](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/chiles/)
- [poblanos](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/poblanos/)
- [peppers](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/peppers/)
- [chiles en nogado](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/chiles-en-nogado/)
- [nutty](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/nutty/)
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- [bald eagles](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/bald-eagles/)
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- [chocolates](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/chocolates/)
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- [soul cakes](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/soul-cakes/)
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- [teacakes](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/teacakes/)
- [martinosbakery](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/martinosbakery/)
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- [glazed](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/glazed/)
- [cakes](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/cakes/)
- [cauldroncake](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/cauldroncake/)
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- [day of the dead](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/day-of-the-dead/)
- [jacques torres](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/jacques-torres/)
- [chocolate chip cookies](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/chocolate-chip-cookies/)
- [jacques torres chocolate chip cookies](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/jacques-torres-chocolate-chip-cookies/)
- [marine](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/marine/)
- [sea](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/sea/)
- [sicilian](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/sicilian/)
- [sicilianeggplantsalad](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/sicilianeggplantsalad/)
- [eggplant](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/eggplant/)
- [caponata](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/caponata/)
- [saucy](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/saucy/)
- [quinoa](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/quinoa/)
- [gluten free](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/gluten-free/)
- [aromatic](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/aromatic/)
- [brookies](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/brookies/)
- [brownies](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/brownies/)
- [brownie cookies](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/brownie-cookies/)
- [Halawat al Jibn](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/halawat-al-jibn/)
- [rolls](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/rolls/)
- [rose water](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/rose-water/)
- [orange blossom water](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/orange-blossom-water/)
- [ashta](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/ashta/)
- [quince](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/quince/)
- [jam](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/jam/)
- [preserve](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/preserve/)
- [canning](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/canning/)
- [dog food](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/dog-food/)
- [homemade dog food](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/homemade-dog-food/)
- [man's best friend](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/mans-best-friend/)
- [coffee bean cookies](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/coffee-bean-cookies/)
- [selfsaucing](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/selfsaucing/)
- [pirog](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/pirog/)
- [snack cake](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/snack-cake/)
- [coffee cake](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/coffee-cake/)
- [apricot](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/apricot/)
- [butter cake](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/butter-cake/)
- [jam bars](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/jam-bars/)
- [liteh](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/liteh/)
- [litteh](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/litteh/)
- [torshi](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/torshi/)
- [pickle](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/pickle/)
- [herbs](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/herbs/)
- [flaky](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/flaky/)
- [blueberry](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/blueberry/)
- [lemon berry cake](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/lemon-berry-cake/)
- [pinktober](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/pinktober/)
- [piggy](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/piggy/)
- [piglet](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/piglet/)
- [pig](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/pig/)
- [piggy cookies](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/piggy-cookies/)
- [taiwanese](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/taiwanese/)
- [asian](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/asian/)
- [pineapple cakes](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/pineapple-cakes/)
- [twin dragon](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/twin-dragon/)
- [almonds](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/almonds/)
- [almond cookies](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/almond-cookies/)
- [penguin cookies](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/penguin-cookies/)
- [macaron](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/macaron/)
- [armenian pasta](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/armenian-pasta/)
- [comfort food](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/comfort-food/)
- [armenian food](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/armenian-food/)
- [cobbler](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/cobbler/)
- [crisp](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/crisp/)
- [peach](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/peach/)
- [oats](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/oats/)
- [gf](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/gf/)
- [fortune cookies](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/fortune-cookies/)
- [Borscht](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/borscht/)
- [English muffins](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/english-muffins/)
- [crepes](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/crepes/)
- [mozzarella](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/mozzarella/)
- [arabic](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/arabic/)
- [beet](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/beet/)
- [rickies](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/rickies/)
- [badam](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/badam/)
- [badam paak](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/badam-paak/)
- [monster](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/monster/)
- [cocoa](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/cocoa/)
- [black cocoa](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/black-cocoa/)
- [monster cookies](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/monster-cookies/)
- [salt dough](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/salt-dough/)
- [ornaments](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/ornaments/)
- [christmas tree idea](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/christmas-tree-idea/)
- [starfish](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/starfish/)
- [sand dollars](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/sand-dollars/)
- [sea urchins](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/sea-urchins/)
- [pan dulce](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/pan-dulce/)
- [mexican food](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/mexican-food/)
- [dia de los muerto](https://www.cocointhekitchen.com/tag/dia-de-los-muerto/)