I never heard of this “dessert” until a nephew mentioned it while we were eating at a local Indian restaurant. He didn’t order one but it made me curious. Lassi is a simple yogurt-based beverage/dessert consisting of yogurt (Indian yogurt but Greek yogurt will do – just add less liquid), water or milk and typically … Continue reading
This is the first cookie recipe in Bake From Scratch Holiday Cookies issue (2023). Brian Hart-Hoffman, who is the Editor-in-Chief, shared one of his recipes. I always try to make a new cookie for the holidays and as it turned out I didn’t get around to making these. Since I had all of the ingredients … Continue reading
On my holiday table I Iike to have an assortment of goodies besides the usual cookies, fudge, petit fours, mini cakes or tarts and such. These almonds (healthy fat) are coated in dark chocolate (that’s the good chocolate) and sprinkled with turbinado sugar and sea salt. The salt and sugar are optional but they sure … Continue reading
Crinkle cookies have been on my “to make” list for some time. I have collected 13 recipes so far, not from cookbooks, but emails, other blogs and the internet of course. This recipe comes from Stonehouse Olive Oil (Ina Garten’s favorite EVOO) where I buy most of my olive oil. I did not buy their … Continue reading
Heat wave here in southern Michigan (low 90’s – unusual for September) and it called for another ice cream recipe. Chocolate and peanut butter is a favorite combination when it comes to sweets. My absolute favorite candy bar is Reese Cups from as far back as I can remember and it still is to this … Continue reading
One more ice cream recipe to enjoy before the summer ends. No-churn has been my ice cream of choice since last year when I first made Tiramisu no-churn ice cream. I donated my heavy cuisinart ice cream machine to make much easier, but still delicious, ice cream. This recipe comes from the Food Network Magazine … Continue reading
A very simple ice cream to treat your guests to – dulce de leche replaces the more commonly used sweetened condensed milk and the flaky salt gives it a little crunchy pop. I also added roasted unsalted walnuts, chopped which gave the ice cream some more texture. Dulce de leche is made from slowly simmering … Continue reading
No-churn ice cream is becoming one of my favorite desserts. There are so many possibilities with flavors, and only a few ingredients are needed. Best of all I don’t have to store a heavy ice cream maker! The Mediterranean Dish by Suzy Karadsheh was released in 2022 but I never had a chance to make … Continue reading
This recipe came about because I had fruit I needed to use up and at the same time I received an email with this recipe. Perfect – as I had all of the ingredients! Normally, I like to have some kind of fruit for breakfast whether it is half a grapefruit, strawberries and cottage cheese, … Continue reading
There are many versions of apple cake but Greek Milopita is special in that it is made with olive oil and yogurt. It’s a rustic treat with a moist, dense crumb full of apple chunks. I received this recipe in a Milk Street Magazine with an order I placed. I use to subscribe but I … Continue reading