Carly’s Pastries – August 2021

Meet the Chef – and Her Cakes! by Carly Cerniglia Hello! I’m Chef Carly, your friendly neighborhood baker and food lover. I’m a Fox Valley Technical College Culinary Arts and Hotel and Restaurant Management graduate who’s spent time learning and living in...

Chef’s Table – August 2021

Cubano-Style Hot Dogs by Carly Cerniglia Ever find yourself craving both a hot dog and a Cubano sandwich? No? Well, me neither, but if that time ever comes, I’ve got the perfect recipe for you! This hot dog has it all, tangy mustard, zippy pickles, melty cheese, salty...

Carly’s Pastries – July 2021

Pup Cakes! by Carly Cerniglia It’s the pet issue and what better way to celebrate than by making your pooch their own pup-cake! These cakes have dog-friendly ingredients, however, always check with your vet to be sure these ingredients are OK for your pup! Whether you...

Chef’s Table – July 2021

Tofu Shiitake Dumplings by Carly Cerniglia One of my favorite things to do with friends is cook together. My new friend Catherine is from Taiwan, and her grandmother is from China. About once a month we get together and make her grandmother’s dumpling recipe. We spend...

Carly’s Pastries – June 2021

Salted Espresso Brownies by Carly Cerniglia Decadently sweet, these brownies have both a pop of espresso and a swirl of gooey caramel. Topped with flaky sea salt, they won’t last long! Rich, dark cocoa powder is the key to this brownie’s impeccable flavor (and a...