Ginger Snaps is the modern word for these cookies. I used to eat them in my Grandmother’s kitchen. She called them Zuzus. They were crunchy, spicy and made your mouth feel all tingly inside. Besides being a wonderful snack, these cookies are also an integral part of the sauce for […]
Flaky crust and vanilla flavored apples still warm from the oven make a mouth watering dessert. Enjoy. Prep time: 30 minutes
Breast of Chicken with Grapes and Mushrooms is one of my children’s and grand children’s favorite meals. I think it’s the juicy sweetness of the grapes that squirt in your mouth with every bite that makes it so special to eat. I like to make it with chicken breasts; but […]
This recipe for Carrot Pudding was handed down through my husband’s family. It counts as a vegetable but tastes like a dessert. The sweet puréed carrots go perfectly with roasted chicken or grilled steak. I like to use large organic carrots. They have so much more flavor than the pre-peeled […]
Zucchini Soup/Vichyssoise is a perfect way to use up some of that zucchini in your garden! Choose the narrow ones which are more flavorful. Add a potato to the soup and turn it into a zucchini flavored, dairy free vichyssoise. Preparing Zucchini Soup/Vichyssoise without the potato gives you more of […]
Poaching chicken cutlets keeps them very soft and moist. They become the perfect foil for any sauce you choose. For this recipe, I chose to make a pure roasted pepper puree-just seasoned with salt, pepper and lemon juice. Capers and olives give it an extra flavor boost. This recipe is […]
My daughter in law says that this Poppyseed Cake with Orange Glaze is her most favorite cake. She loves the orange glaze which keeps the cake moist for as long as it lasts. Make the cake a day in advance to maximize the orange flavor; or just make it when […]
Asparagus and Mushroom salad may sound basic; but it can be ramped up with the type of mushrooms you choose. For a casual meal, choose plain white button mushrooms; but for a celebration, make a salad of asparagus and fresh or reconstituted morels. They’re definitely pricey but sometimes the occasion […]
Thursday night was always fish night when I was a child. Herbed Fried Fish was always one of my favorite fish meals and still is. I love the crunchiness of the fish and the flavor of the herbs. This recipe is delicious warm or cold so it lends itself easily […]
Did you know that tomatoes are really a fruit? In this Gazpacho, I swap out one fruit for another. At first sight, everyone will assume your Watermelon Gazpacho is a traditional Gazpacho with tomatoes. Wait til they discover that this Gazpacho is tomato free!! It is a much sweeter-but not too […]