Mini Meat Loaves are perfect for a buffet or an easy family dinner. Each mini loaf is about five ounces; which is perfect for one person. Better yet- you’re not getting five ounces of meat. You’re getting some meat mixed up with a ton of sautéed vegetables and spices! This […]
Nothing like a fudgey Chocolate Chip Brownie to satisfy a chocoholic! Timing is important to achieve that texture. You can use the tried and true method of inserting a cake tester in the brownies – but for these Chocolate Chip Brownies, it shouldn’t come out clean. There should not just […]
You can make these Puff Pastry Straws out of store bought puff pastry made with butter or the non-dairy variety made with margarine. I usually make them non-dairy so that I can serve them with a meat meal. It doesn’t get easier than slightly rolling out the defrosted pastry, sprinkling […]
Oatmeal-Currant Cookies take the iconic Oatmeal Cookie to a new level. Generally, Oatmeal cookies are made with raisins. I really don’t enjoy raisins in baked goods. Consequently, years ago, I started using currants as a substitute for raisins. I like just that firm, tiny, tangy bite as you chew the […]
I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t love Mushroom Arancini. Arancini are balls of risotto, most often stuffed with cheese, rolled in crumbs and fried. They are a guilty pleasure. I decided to make Arancini that we could enjoy with a meat meal-without cheese. My recipe for Mushroom Arancini is every […]
Some of my fondest food memories are of savoring Crêpes Suzette being flamed at the table at a wonderful French restaurant. I enjoyed the elegance of the set up: the lightly cooked crêpes, the butter, the fresh orange juice, the orange zest, the sugar and the orange liqueur all lined […]
This Apple Tart is rich and sweet from the apples sautéed with the seeds from a vanilla bean and topped with apples glazed with orange marmalade and orange liqueur. What a treat and a beautiful way to impress your company! No rolling pin needed! You can press the dough around […]
All-Purpose Pastry dough is true to its name. It takes just a few minutes to put together. It’s easy to roll out; and it can be used for any type of pie or tart you make. For a sweeter crust, click on this link for Sugar Crust. All-Purpose Pastry dough […]
Vanilla Bean Sugar Cookies are packed with that wonderful flavor you can only get from fresh Vanilla beans. When you slice the fresh beans down the middle and scrape the vanilla seeds out, the flavor and aroma are incomparable. Should you discover that your vanilla bean has dried out, just […]
My Fudgey Flourless Chocolate Cake is for the real chocolate lovers amongst you. Each bite fills your mouth with dense chocolate flavor and creamy texture. You just want to eat more and more. While this cake makes a beautiful presentation as a whole eight inch cake; you can also make […]