The first thing I remember learning how to make is pie dough. I love making pies, but, if you are pressed for time, the Rustic Peach Galette is a quick alternative to a pie. The galette tastes like a pie without the top crust, and I love the rustic look. You can change the filling…
Orange Cookies
I have tried other orange cookie recipes, my mistake! This is Mom’s Orange Cookies recipe. They are a really soft, light cookie with just the right amount of orange flavor. The ingredients for this recipe are written exactly the way Mom gave it to me, I love that part. Did I tell you they are…
Tomato, Strawberry and Mozzarella Salad
This Tomato, Strawberry and Mozzarella Salad is the perfect Summer side salad. Let’s start with the fact that it is easy. I used Backyard Farms Cocktail Tomatoes, just picked strawberries, and fresh mozzarella. The flavor is light and tomatoes and strawberries go so well together. The basil just adds to the freshness of the salad….
Shortbread Cookies
Who doesn’t love shortbread cookies? A little crunchy, a little buttery with a drizzle of 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate. The little surprise in this cookie is the almond paste, oh, so subtle. They are delicious with a glass of milk or a cup of tea. Makes: about 20 cookies Prep time: 15-20 minutes Chill time:…
Strawberry Shortcake
I love these Strawberry Shortcakes. They are from” Sarabeth’s Good Morning Cookbook (Breakfast, Brunch, and Baking)” by Sarabeth Levine. Sarabeth’s spreadable fruit and marmalade has been one of my favorites for years, as well as her restaurants and her cookbooks. The shortcakes are light with a hint of orange, yet firm enough to hold the…
Roasted Chicken Thighs with Cannellini Beans
We had friends coming for dinner and were trying to be creative and try something new, without being too complicated. I really like that Roasted Chicken Thighs with Cannellini Beans is easy and can be made in one hour, so this was perfect! The mustard and olive oil give the chicken thighs a really nice…
Grandma Harriet’s Quick Brownies
Grandma Harriet’s Quick Brownies is one of the many treats she would make for us whenever we visited. We loved these so much! They are so delicious and so simple and quick to make. I love that they only bake for 15-20 minutes, and you put the frosting on them as soon as they come…
Sake Fried Rice
I have been looking for a really good Sake Fried Rice recipe. So this is a combination of an old and a new recipe. Our friends own a Sake brewery, so I wanted to make sure I include their Blue Current Sake in the recipe. After you cook the rice, chop the scallions and the…
Guacamole
Strong, simple fresh flavors are the key to a really good Guacamole. I only use tomatoes as a garnish, so they do not water down the guacamole. Sometimes, I put a Cracked Black Pepper Garnish (recipe attached) on the tomatoes. Ripe avocados are also key to the texture and flavor of a good guacamole. I…
Ginger Beer Margarita
I know a Ginger Beer Margarita may sound like a strange combination. If you like a “Dark and Stormy” (Ginger Beer and Rum), you will really like this Margarita. It is not too sweet and not to sour, it is just right. It is so right, that it may sneak up on you if you…