This recipe combines beans with shrimp, instead of pasta. Our dear friends Sue and Jeff made this for us while we were visiting in Connecticut, and we had to share it with you. The flavor is great, it makes a beautiful presentation, and it is so quick and easy to make. You can use serrano…
Toffee Bars
This is a family favorite. My grandfather’s sister, Jo, was one of my favorite people. When I was the head cook at the local nursing home in college, Great Aunt Jo lived there and I would stop and see her every day before I went home. I grew up on a farm in the…
Hummus
After buying hummus for years, I finally started making my own from scratch. I will never buy hummus again! It is so easy and so much better than store bought. It tastes fresh and has a lot more texture. I try to keep all of the ingredients on hand so I can make…
Pound Cake – Classic and Simple
I know this is a very basic recipe, but I have tried many different pound cake recipes and this is my favorite. If you are looking for a pound cake that is dense enough to stand up to fruit, sauces, and ice cream, and has the butter taste that you are looking for in…
Pomegranate Sauce
I made this Pomegranate Sauce for Coeur à la Crème. It is really easy and the seeds look like little hearts as a garnish on the plate. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: N/A 1 pomegranate, cut in half (horizontally) 2 tablespoons of pomegranate seeds (reserved for garnish) 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar Carefully, cut…
Sheet Pan Chicken with Moroccan Spices and Roasted Cauliflower
The sheet pan is without a doubt our kitchen’s blue ribbon workhorse. The ability to make a complete meal in one pan, all at the same time, with minimum preparation and very little cleanup is a WIN! One of the distinctive features of Moroccan cuisine is the marrying of sweet and savory flavors. This richly…
Rustic Pear Galette
The first thing I remember learning how to make is pie dough. I love making pies, but, if you are pressed for time, the 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 based on…