Herbes de Provence is a general term for a variety of herbs that can include oregano, thyme, savory, rosemary and lavender (not always included). It is to be used in cooking and not as a finishing herb and can be adapted to taste with your preferences. It is not to be mistaken for fines herbes … Continue reading
I am always browsing through my older cookbooks looking for something new and different. These recipes from Martha Stewart’s Appetizers certainly met that criteria. I love slice-and-bake cookies but this is the first time making slice-and-bake crackers. I made two versions: one uses white flour with sharp cheddar, gruyere cheese and poppy seeds and the … Continue reading
A week ago I posted Candied Citrus for Sweet Desserts and I wanted to give an example of what you can do with these luscious bits of fruit. From the pretzel crust (salty) to the chocolate filling (sweet) to the candied citrus it was pure heaven! This recipe is adapted from a The Taste of the … Continue reading
My Taste of the South magazine had 3 good ideas for candied fruits to serve with desserts. I had all of these fruits leftover from Thanksgiving so what the heck I decided to try it. They are sweetened cranberries, glazed citrus and candied kumquats. I guess I should explain – I first made this fruit back … Continue reading