Category Archives: Recipe

Meyer Lemon Mini Cheesecakes for Brooklyn Birthday High Tea

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

Please excuse us. We’ve been hibernating. But with a spring in our step, an extra hour of daylight, and the last gasp of winter citrus, we thought it was time to update you with a recipe and an idea for … Continue reading →

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Custom Celebration Cupcakes

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

Happy new year everyone! Of course we celebrated in true 2 Cooks style with a big party with lots of food. Since I made Billey and Lydia’s wedding cake this fall I have developed a new baking obsession: custom cupcakes. … Continue reading →

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Squash-a-palooza

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

Squash season is here and it’s hard to resist these pretty orbs in all their bold orange and yellow splendor. However, they can be intimidating to cook and definitely require a sharp knife to cut through their tough outer layer. … Continue reading →

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A Happy Marriage Witnessed by Many Chocolate Cakes

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

Something great happened in New York State this year.  Our friends Lydia and Billey got married and I got to make the wedding cake and cupcakes! Oh, yeah, and New York State legalized gay marriage! Whether you want to get … Continue reading →

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Apple Galette for New England Fall

Posted on November 5, 2011 by

It’s no secret that fall in New England is glorious. This weekend I was able to sneak away from New York City for a few days. I am spending a pre-Thanksgiving fall weekend in Maine looking at trees and and … Continue reading →

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Vegetable Soupe Au Pistou

Posted on October 24, 2011 by

It’s getting to be late in the fall and that means that if you have a CSA or shop at the farmers market you are swimming in more vegetables than you know what to possibly do with. As the growing … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn Breakfast Tacos

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

Earlier this fall I got to visit Austin, enchanted land of swimming holes, relaxed cafes, and the most delicious Tex-Mex invention of all: the breakfast taco. I could eat Mexican (and Texican) food all day, everyday, for every meal and … Continue reading →

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A 3rd Cook in Another Kitchen (Guest Post)

Posted on October 8, 2011 by

Hello from Pennsylvania! Dandy Prof here. About two months ago, I left behind my beloved Brooklyn (and my beloved BFF, editrix of this here blog, with whom I shared a kitchen for seven years), for the suburban climes of Southeastern … Continue reading →

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Carrot Spiced Madeleines (inspired by Karaocake) on Eating the Beats!

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

A few months ago I mentioned the launch of my friend (and excellent cook) Laura’s new food blog, Eating the Beats. Her blog features recipes inspired by the music that she loves. It’s a lot of fun to read and … Continue reading →

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Mango Lemongrass Sorbet with Chili and Lime

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

The summer days are already getting shorter. In the morning you can feel the tang of autumn in the air. Is it time to unpack the sweaters and break out the long pants? Not yet. We are not ones to … Continue reading →

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