For the last year I’ve been obsessed with finding the perfect pickle – the sour kind with a serious kick. My search led me to some great pickles including Bubbies and McClure’s, but as good as they were, I still kept searching. When I came across this recipe it was like a light-bulb going off [...]
Tags: Canning·Dill·Pickles·Preserving·Spicy·Vegetables
This lemon yogurt cake is the perfect summer dessert and even tastes better on the second (and third) day after baking. It’s so easy to make, you don’t even need an electric mixer! Try it with a side of fresh berries or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. For those interested in making a healthier [...]
As you may know, I have a longtime obsession with jams and jellies and am always looking for new, interesting, spreadable combinations. A resource that I always go to (and one of the most interesting cookbooks I own) is Mes Confitures, by Christine Ferber. Throughout the book, Ms. Ferber not only shares her secrets to [...]
Tags: Apricot·Canning·Honey·Jam·Preserving
This delicious vanilla bean Creme Anglaise (English Cream) has a rich, smooth texture and can be served either warm or cold with cakes, pies, puddings or my personal favorite – drizzled over fresh fruit. Not only is this cream easy to make, but it’s the perfect addition to your favorite summertime dessert. Makes 2 cups [...]
I realize that this post seems a little unusual – pickled green beans?! I know, it isn’t something that sounds too exciting, but when I came across a Bloody Mary recipe that used these as a garnish, I knew that I needed to make them. The Bloody Mary recipe is coming soon – in the [...]
My love for flour tortillas goes way back. I have great memories of watching my grandmother and great-grandmother make huge batches of tortillas and cook them on an old wood-burning stove. Something about that stove seemed to add the perfect flavor to the tortilla and brown it in all of the right places. I’d anxiously [...]
A few weeks ago I ordered this dip for the first time from a neighborhood restaurant. I expected something similar to a traditional spinach dip, but was pleasantly surprised at what I received. This version is much more creamy than a typical spinach dip and the roasted garlic really enhances the flavor. I really like [...]
Roasted garlic is amazing – sweet, caramelized, spreadable – endless culinary possibilities! Not only does it add great flavor to your favorite dips or vinaigrette, but you can eat the warm, toasty cloves right out of the garlic head. I like to spread the garlic on a piece of crusty baguette. Depending on how I [...]
Tags: Appetizers·Garlic·Roasting·Vegetables
When I first saw this recipe I wasn’t sure what to think – chocolate bread? When would I eat this – for breakfast? As dessert? I certainly wouldn’t be making a sandwich with it. As it turns out, anytime is a good time for chocolate bread! This delicious snack has a great texture – chunks [...]
The moment I heard about beet chips I knew I had to try and make them. Crunchy, healthy, flavorful – what’s not to love about that?! I had planned on making them in January when I was posting a lot of appetizers, but time got away from me and I didn’t have the opportunity to [...]
