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
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
Love to use my slow-cookers as they are a portable, year round appliance. Plug them in the garage or deck if it’s warm outside and inside if the weather is cooler. Michigan has been going back and forth with the weather, one day it’s in the 80’s (unseasonal this time of year) and snow flurries … 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
Soup is a favorite for most people, like me, especially during cooler weather. Some soups are known for their healing attributes such as chicken noodle soup or just some good, hot broth. This is one of those hot soups that nourish and is said to make you feel better. Melissa Clark, NYT Cooking, is the … Continue reading
August 26th is National Dog Day. Founded in 2004 by Pet & Friendly Lifestyle Expert, Animal Rescue Advocate, Conservationist, Dog Trainer and Author, Colleen Paige. He is also the founder of many other holidays such as National Wildlife Day to bring attention to the plight of animals around the globe and to encourage adoption. National … Continue reading
America’s Test Kitchen has lived up to its reputation for excellent recipes with this wonderful salad. As usual I changed the recipe slightly but it has all the right ingredients. Two favorite greens, sweet strawberries, toasted nutty almonds and pickled red onions – oh, and lots of toasted poppy seeds in the dressing made a … Continue reading
In a recent post, Rye Parmesan Pizzelles, I made a savory pizzelle with Parmigiano-Reggiano and thyme and wanted to use these “crackers” on a charcuterie board. The following are the items I picked: Rye-Parmesan Pizzelles (recipe below) Mini Naan (caramelized onion) cut into quarters Dried Smyrna Figs (fresh comes in May???) Dried small golden figs … Continue reading
Do you tear out recipes from magazines that you hope to make some time? Well, I do and have for a very long time and saved them – some of them for a very long time! Many years ago that was what we cooks had as sources for recipes. The internet certainly was not what … Continue reading
This recipe appeared in Cook’s Illustrated “Dinner for Two” – a magazine filled with dishes for two people. One of my younger sisters looked through it and marked the recipes she liked with an “M”= Marna in the upper left hand corner. These ribs are one of those recipes she highlighted. They are on the … Continue reading