Chicken, Olive, Orange, and Rye Bread Tray Bake
Really Really Good. And So Easy! Tray bake, sheet pan meal, single pan dinner. Whatever you call them, if you cook, you probably have at least a couple of these easy meals on standby for when you’re short on time and energy, or just don’t feel like spending much time in the kitchen. I’ve been […]
Mushroom Cheddar Quiche with Pecan Crust
A Good Quiche is Such a Joy. The first inkling of chilly autumn weather came our way a couple weeks ago and the first thing I wanted to eat was a warm and creamy quiche. It just seemed perfect for a crisp cool evening. And seeing as how I’ve been playing around with using pecans […]
Pomegranate Buttermilk Ice Pop
Doesn’t An Ice Cold Frozen Summertime Treat Sound Good Right Now? Baby, it’s hot outside and I need help cooling off! Ice pops came to mind and looking through my fridge reminded me I have several bottles of pomegranate juice that POM sent me, so why not make some pomegranate ice pops? Well, after testing […]
Strawberries and Cream Icebox Cake
And You Can Make It Days Ahead! Strawberries and cream. There really isn’t a whole lot more to say on that subject, is there? It’s a perfect combination. Swoon worthy. So, as I got to thinking about a strawberry and cream dessert that I could make, but would still be as good days later as […]
Charred Shishito Peppers with Anchovy Cream
How Good are These Blistered Peppers When Paired with a Warm Anchovy Cream Dipping Sauce? Very Very Good. By now, many of us have enjoyed charred shishito peppers that are served with a little drizzled olive oil and salt. I love them and could easily eat them weekly. There’s something about holding onto the stems […]
French Toast
What’s For Brunch? French Toast with a Secret Ingredient. Hello, friends! It’s been awhile. I optimistically hoped I’d be up and running a few weeks after moving, but it turned into a couple of months. I’m happy to say my kitchen renovation in my new house was completed 2 days before Christmas and I’m ready […]
Manchego and Pimentón Potatoes Au Gratin
What a Beautiful Combination of Flavors! Well folks, this will be my last post for a couple of weeks. I’m in the midst of a big move and won’t be doing much cooking. After 40+ years of living in Florida, I’ve decided to move to Pennsylvania, where I’ll get to experience all 4 seasons again. […]
Rice Pudding with Nectarines and Amaretto
Perfect for Summer – Ice Cold and Creamy Rice Pudding. This came about because I made a mistake. I really don’t know how it happened, but I ended up having 25 pounds of Homai Calrose medium grain sushi rice delivered in my last Costco order. I remember looking at it awhile ago, but have no […]
Green Tomato Pie with Bacon and Panko Crumbs
A Summer Main Course Pie That Puts Green Tomatoes Front and Center. I love green tomatoes. They are tart and almost astringent, but have a little of the sweet flavor of a ripe tomato. I also love tomato pie. This got me thinking about making a green tomato pie. I figured the flavor of green […]
Easiest Baked Custard – 3 Ways
Whether It Be Simple or Elegant, It’s Definitely Irresistible. I’m a custard nut. I love it in most all of its variations. But I’m particular about what I want when I’m in the mood for a simple bowl of chilled baked custard. I like the consistency to be soft and lightly set. I don’t want […]