Food, Travel, and Cooking!
Sometimes you just don’t have the time or feel like making a traditional Christmas cake. Although they are a wonderful addition to Christmas, sometimes you want something different and is what this cake, filled with lots of fresh fall fruit, is all about ! It’s perfect with a cup of coffee or tea or on […]
Making this bread is a tradition and a treat to enjoy on Christmas morning, with coffee, sitting up in bed opening Christmas stockings! It’s not difficult to make and while things are rising, you can decorate your house! For years I’d made two Stollen for the parents of a very good friend. They were all […]
When we get a craving for Greek food in the fall and winter, there’s only one thing to be done, either Pastitsio (sort of a Greek macaroni and cheese) or moussaka. The sauce can easily be made a day or two ahead and that’s what I do. I adapted the recipe from an old “Gourmet” […]
You just have to love butter tarts and it seems everyone’s Mom made the best! This is a much quicker way to get your “butter tart hit”. Not tarts, just baked in a 9” square pan. My mom always used currants when she made her butter tarts, so I have used them here. You could […]
In my “former life” as a corporate chef, I was always on the lookout for new main course salads. This one is simply one of the best salads I have ever had the pleasure of making and serving! I have adapted the recipe from Gourmet Magazine. My husband and I used to make our own […]
It’s definitely fall out there…grape harvest, apple harvest…baking, baking, baking! Quick breads are such a good thing for breakfast, afternoon tea or dessert. Recipe inspired by The Magnolia Bakery Cookbook”. I think I might just add 1/8 tsp. of cardamom the next time I make this! Makes 1 Loaf 1 ¾ cups unbleached flour, reserve […]
This recipe is a specialty of Umbria in Italy according to Julia della Croce and comes from her cookbook “Umbria.” I like to make this in the fall using local grapes from our farmer’s market. I “tweaked” the original recipe just for fun! The beauty of the dish is that it’s so easy to put […]
Inspired by Tessa Kiros’ “Twelve” cookbook, this excellent salad is easy to make and can be changed up using other nuts and cheeses, perhaps hazelnuts, Pecorino Toscano or Gorgonzola dolce. Right now is apple season, local grape season as well as local nuts so perfect timing! Makes 6 – 8 Servings 1 large apple Mixed […]
Vegetarian and totally delicious! Veggie appetizers are always a good thing in my books and the tartlet shells can easily be made ahead and frozen. All you need to do is thaw, refresh in the oven for a few minutes to crisp up, cool and fill with the yummy relish. I’ve made the relish below […]
The last time we barbecued these pork chops we both agreed; they are very good, quick and easy to put together and we are making them again tonight! Mix up some Jamaican drinks, kick back and dream of those island breezes! You can easily increase the recipe too. Makes 2 Servings (2) ¾ – 1” […]