This recipe for Carrot Cake was given to me by my brother in law Jay. It is moist and sweet and gently spiced with the warmth of cinnamon. Jay was a spectacular cook and baker. When he made a cooking suggestion or gave me a recipe, I didn’t have to […]
This recipe is easy, healthy, delicious and can be served at room temperature.
Double Pecan Pie is the perfect pie for the nut lovers amongst us. In my case, that extreme nut lover is my husband. When developing this Double Pecan Pie, I added a layer of chopped nuts on the bottom crust. For the nuts on the top of the filling, I […]
Who doesn’t love a big bowl of Vegan Mushroom and Barley soup. This one is is brimming over with flavor from loads of leeks, parsnips, carrots and dill. Serve Vegan Mushroom and Barley Soup as a first course; or add crusty bread and a salad and enjoy it as a meal! […]
Glazed Roasted Pears are just gorgeous and so simple to prepare. You don’t even have to peel the pears; but you do have to peel the oranges. I recommend ripe pears because it’s easier to remove their cores when they’re somewhat soft. If you can’t find ripe ones, it will […]
This cake is my “go to” dessert whenever I need an easy desert to feed a crowd. It has a deep chocolate flavor and is light as a feather. I like to frost it with a mocha buttercream or Seven Minute Frosting.
Chestnuts, Pearl Onions and Celery may sound like an unusual combination of ingredients; but there is a real umami to this dish! The chestnuts are rich and creamy. The onions are slightly caramelized; and the celery adds crunch. Add in the flavors of wine and thyme and you’re in heaven!For […]
Wonderful ladies from the South taught me how to make this Skinless Fried chicken. Actually, Anne and her Mother, Mary, had the patience of saints to thoroughly clean the skin on loads of chicken before they began the recipe. I confess that I am lacking in such patience. I use […]