Roasted Strawberry and Pistachio Cobbler
With a Little Help, Off-Season Berries Become Showstoppers! When I think of cobbler, I normally think of summer fruits – peaches, plums, etc. But when I ran into a sale on strawberries, I bought 4 pounds, and decided a cobbler was in order. I also knew these berries would need some help. Local strawberries that […]
Spinach Pasta Lasagna with Creamy Béchamel and Spicy Pork Ragu
A Special Lasagna (with a Very Long Title). When we think of lasagna, the classic dish of dried noodles, red sauce (with or without meat), ricotta, and mozzarella instantly comes to mind. And there’s certainly nothing wrong with that. But I had something else in mind when I put together this version. For the sauce, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]