a journal of food, family & friends
Thought I’d share some updated photos of what I like to think of as The Ultimate Hearty Minestrone.This one happens to be an oldie but goodie. I first posted this recipe more than four years ago. Since that time, I’ve made this soup more times than I can count. I still stand by the original formula
Parmigiana di Melanzane. A truly classic Italian dish that seems to have originated in Naples in the early 1800’s. This version is authentic but not typical. You probably didn’t notice but this one is gluten-free. And still totally delicious. That’s not to say it must be gluten-free …a quick switch of flour will give you the
Blueberries. Let’s envelop them in a cocoon of slightly tart lemon curd and slightly sweetened whipped cream. We’ll add some toasted coconut to this Lemon Curd Mousse with Blueberries for crunch. Call in the troops. Dessert is ready.
Looking for a delicious seasonal dessert that can be prepared in a flash? This tasty Rustic Thyme-Infused Peach Tart makes use of those end-of-season peaches that are plentiful right about now.
It doesn’t have to be Cinco de Mayo to enjoy these Crowd-Pleasing Queso-Filled Mini Peppers. Any warm weather gathering will do.
Looking for an exceptional chocolate cookie? Your search may be over. These Ultra-Dark Chocolate Crackle Cookies have a brownie-like interior dotted with pieces of melted dark-chocolate morsels. In contrast, the exterior maintains that cookie crunch that we all love.
I suppose these Sautéed Eggplant Lasagna Spirals could be considered to be a new twist on several old favorites. My family loves lasagna as much as they love eggplant parm.
Here’s a quick, fresher-tasting version of those old baked beans. These BBQ White Beans with Peppers are just the thing for your next barbecue.
If you love the term quick & easy, especially when talking about homemade bread, this one’s for you. We can even claim that there is no kneading required. The flavor and texture rival that of the bread you enjoy at your favorite kosher deli. Only difference is …this Quick & Easy Deli-Style Rye Bread is
We all know about that delicious hint of cinnamon found in Mexican chocolate. For this amazing Mexican Chocolate Cream Pie, we’ve instead infused the yummy graham cracker crust with cinnamon. The chocolate-pudding filling is enhanced with some espresso powder – just a bit to offset the sweetness. Irresistible when it’s all topped off with freshly
Allow me to share this Easy Homemade Queso Dip with Shrimp with you. It’s a definite upgrade. Do you guys remember that old standard where you would simply mix some of your jarred salsa with cubes of Velveeta? The whole thing would be heated up until it was well blended and we thought it was
These Dark Chocolate Tahini Linzer Cookies are not your typical sandwich cookies. Not even close.
