Curried Butternut Squash Soup takes advantage of the combination of tart Granny Smiths and sweet butternut squash. The curry adds flavor and warmth to your palate. You can make it as mild or spicy as you like by the type of curry you use. Eat it plain or add croutons, […]
This Riced Egg Mold is a very old family recipe that my Mother’s family made for card parties and brunches. Mayo free, it is a very light dish. My family used to serve it with Russian Dressing. In this picture, I’ve plated the Riced Egg Mold with a tomato salad […]
Florentines are lace cookies with the addition of minced candied orange peel. Yes, you can buy the orange rind; but trust me, if you make your own, the results will be worth it- and you have the bonus of snacking on the leftovers! Florentines are traditionally made with chopped nuts […]
Lace cookies look like lace and taste like crisp caramel! Many years ago, when I was teaching a dessert class, one of my students asked me if one had to use a toothpick tiny holes materialize before your very eyes! Take your time to make just six or eight cookies […]
This Blueberry Crumb Cake is a delicious coffee cake that can easily be turned into a dessert by adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream.I usually make it non-dairy; but using sweet butter and milk will work beautifully as well. Don’t be confused when you see that the batter is […]
Glazed Almonds are irresistible. You’ll love it when everyone thinks you bought them and you proudly announce you made them yourself! I like to bring them out after dinner; but there’s no law that says you can’t munch on them before dinner. Wrap a batch of Glazed Almonds in cellophane […]
Spiced Pecans are so addictive, I have to triple the recipe whenever I make them. My husband is addicted to nuts so I make a special stash just for him. These crystalized nuts tease the appetite with cocktails and satisfy the end of a meal as dessert. Sprinkle them on […]
A rolled Roasted Turkey Breast is perfect when you don’t want to roast a whole bird. It’s easy to prepare; and is delicious hot or cold. I love using the leftovers of a Roasted Turkey Breast for sandwiches or a Chef’s Salad! Even your dark meat devotées will find it […]
Swiss Meringue Vacherins are much sturdier than their French counterparts. There are basically three different methods to prepare meringue: French, Swiss and Italian. Up until last week, I had been making French Meringues as beautifully explained by Jacques Pepin in his book La Technique. I’ve been making meringue kisses, meringue […]
The sweetness of the apples is a delicious balance to the thinly sliced potatoes in this Potato-Apple Galette. Adding sage gives it an earthy flavor that will make you want to come back for a second piece. This recipe is so easy and yet looks so elegant! You can serve […]