Mandelbread is made from a crumbly dough that you shape into shallow loaves, bake, slice and bake again for about 10 minutes to toast the slices. It is the perfect not too sweet treat to have with coffee in the morning or as an afternoon snack. Mandelbread is not like […]
Tangy, Candied Orange Peels are the garnish your desserts are missing.
Sometimes all you need is a light green salad to round out your meal. This Green Salad with Arils and Pecans is the perfect combination of tart and sweet, soft and crunchy. The Boston/Bibb lettuces are soft and mellow while the radicchio is a bit tart and adds crunch and […]
Tart, creamy and delicious- these Lemon Bars are the perfect dessert when you want a little something sweet-but not too much! You can use fresh lemon juice, fresh lime juice or even Meyer Lemons to make these Lemon Bars. The key is fresh. Bottled juice will not give you the […]
I dubbed this mixture Pot Pie Dough because it forms a firm tight seal over Pot Pies but is too dense to be used for a regular pie. It is easily and quickly made in an electric food processor. Make it in one shot if you have a large bowl. […]
Take the Parmesan out of the Pesto and you have a much sharper taste of garlic. Spread this Pesto over Rack of Lamb and you have a mouthwatering treat! The delicious flavor of roasted lamb melts into the Pesto and the result is a spectacular treat. I urge you to […]
Not only was this pie delicious but against all odds- it froze well! I wrapped it tightly in plastic wrap and then in foil. I let it defrost slowly in the fridge to reduce the possibility of it drawing moisture from the shock of a warm kitchen. Prep time: 15 […]
Apple Cake: two layers of sliced apples oozing with cinnamon and sugar between three layers of cake baked in a Bundt pan! This Apple Cake can be presented whole or served sliced on a platter. We enjoy it for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Add a scoop of ice cream on […]
Mushroom Soup with Thyme is my “go to” soup whenever I don’t know what to make and in a rush. Everyone loves it including my grandchildren! The fresh thyme gives such wonderful flavor to the earthy mushrooms! If you want a creamier soup, add a peeled and chopped white potato […]
Flaky crust and vanilla flavored apples still warm from the oven make a mouth watering dessert. Enjoy. Prep time: 30 minutes