Now this is my kind of candy! This Chocolate Dipped Fruit has got to be one of the easiest recipes on this site. From start to finish, you can be done in about 10 minutes – not bad at all for a treat that’s this delicious. As you can see from the photos, I chose [...]
When life gives me lemons, I preserve them! I recently received a box of Meyer lemons as a gift and was excited about the possibilities – cakes, pies, tarts, marmalade – this was definitely the perfect gift for me! Meyer lemons are plump, smooth-skinned, sweeter than other lemons and have an aroma that has hints [...]
Tags: Fruit·Lemons·Preserving
I’m currently working on an in-depth post about tamales including their history, how to make them and suggestions for different varieties. One of the variations that I’m making requires this tomatillo-chile sauce. When I tasted this sauce I was blown away! Not only is it healthier than what you could buy in a jar, but [...]
Tomatillos are one of my favorite ingredients in Mexican sauces or salsa. There is nothing like salsa verde with enchiladas, tacos, burritos or tamales! The tomatillo is related to the tomato, eggplant, bell pepper and potato. This fruit is a berry that is firmer and glossier than a tomato, and covered with a paper-thin husk. [...]
Tags: Fruit·Tomatillos
The combination of cool weather and farmers markets have me thinking about apples. Ok, I’m not just thinking about them, I’m eating them – a lot of them! And it’s only going to get worse – baking season is right around the corner. There’s nothing better than apple desserts during the fall. From pies, crisps [...]
