We usually ease up on our salad consumption during the winter months, so when spring comes around it’s a pleasure to tuck into a refreshing salad with our meals. The farmers at my local market are beginning to arrive with spring green offerings, and many…
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and the American tradition of corned beef and cabbage will be making an appearance on our table. I say “American” tradition as I’m told this dish isn’t served at Irish homes on the holiday. Growing up my…
The genesis of this summertime dessert happened about a month ago when a student of my husband’s gifted us with a loaf of homemade challah and a jar of homemade strawberry jam (Thank you “Y”!). After devouring several slices simply toasted with butter and the…
By now you’ve rightly noticed I am a huge fan of Spanish food. It started in the late-90’s when I had a two-week work assignment based in Madrid and environs. I was an immediate admirer of the foods after feasting on all manner of dishes,…
Is enduring, fudge-y pudding cake on your radar? If not, you are in for a chocolatey treat. As the cake bakes, a rich fudge-y sauce forms on the bottom of the pan, leaving a light, brownie-like cake atop. It’s a marvel to watch as it…
Springtime means brunch time for many of us. And finally (Finally!) we are slated for dry and sunny days to gather with family and friends. Even if it’s for just hubby and me, I often make a frittata for our Sunday brunch. I make it…
Chilly, rainy days are still with us so hearty, warming meals are what’s on our table. This main dish comes together fairly quickly for a weeknight but can also be presented for a celebratory table. (Especially if you add a few sprigs or slices of…
These savory shortbread cookies would be right at home on your cheese board where I’d also nestle a few roasted almonds nearby. We enjoy these from lunch time to cocktail time, anytime the mood strikes. And their salty-sweetness goes dangerously well with a flute of…
The first time I made these “foolproof” biscuits, I followed the original recipe for Strawberry Drop Biscuits from New York Times Cooking. They were a winner and I’ve kept the recipe for repeat versions. Jerrelle Guy’s recipe encourages switching up the fruit, using other berries…
Spring green is the theme for this quick salad that announces much-awaited spring vegetables. After so . many . months of kale, collards and broccoli, sugar snap peas at the farmers market signal a big shift in what we’ll have on our plates for the…