For almost 20 years my family made gingerbread houses during the first weekend in December. It was a great holiday tradition and so much fun for the kids and adults alike. It was our Christmas to share with the grandkids and some nieces and nephews. I made one house for each family (up to six one year), … Continue reading
I love to serve frittatas for breakfast using a special pan (see Kitchen Gadgets – Frittata Pans). They are very similar to omelettes and this version is very tasty. You can substitute any Swiss cheese for the Gruyere but it does add a savoriness without overshadowing the other ingredients.
Everyone has their own marinade for steaks and this is the one used in my kitchen, thanks to my husband Gene for coming up with his own special marinade. I am fortunate to have a good meat market in my neck of the woods where I can get excellent filet mignons. They also have a restaurant … Continue reading
These are delicate, thin and crispy cookies that you bake in a P. Flavored with anise this is a nice Italian cookie. I have also included a recipe for a chocolate pizzelle with nuts, a little different from the traditional pizzelle. See Kitchen Gadgets – Pizzelles Irons.
This is a favorite recipe from the Barefoot Contessa. I have six of her cookbooks (I think that is all that she has published) and her recipes never disappoint me. She always bakes with extra large eggs so I always have to make lots of goodies using those larger eggs!
A favorite cookie recipe with two types of chocolate and macadamia nuts – how delicious!
I love the smell and taste of gingerbread, whether it is a cookie, cake or even my gingerbread houses. This cookie always appears during the holiday season. I have a chocolate gingerbread recipe I would like to try sometime from Fancy Flours and I have included it. See also Decorating Gingerbread Men. Gingerbread men in … Continue reading