a journal of food, family & friends
Allow me to introduce you to Ina Garten’s Deep Dish Apple Pie. What you see here is not your average old-fashioned apple pie. It’s way better. This one isn’t loaded with the flavor of cinnamon. Of course, there’s a bit of cinnamon in the mix along with nutmeg and allspice. The difference here is the
These not-too-sweet cookies remind me of taralli, those wonderful Italian bagel-shaped dough rings. Traditionally, when making taralli the formed dough is first boiled then baked. That process makes them crispy and shiny. For now, we’ll stick with just baking these treats. The dough is a bit different since we are using Einkorn flour made from
Don’t let the amazing end result intimidate you. Follow along and you’ll see that you really can make this Pane Bianco with Sun-Dried Tomatoes at home.
Gluten-Free (Or Not) Classic Belgian Waffles. I mean, really. Who doesn’t just love the sound of that? Crispy edges with light fluffy interior.
I’m always looking for ideas for tasty foods that can be put together in advance. This is just one of those. The prepared wraps can be stored in the refrigerator for several days before slicing and serving. And, get this …they can be frozen! C’mon, folks. It doesn’t get much better than that.
Who would ever think that making your own mustard is easy? We’re not talking about any old mustard here. This one is full of flavor and texture. And you can totally customize it to suit your family’s preferences.
A fun way to win the heart of your favorite valentine. Here it is, folks. One sugar cookie at a time.
This cake. Julia’s Walnut Cake with French Butter Icing. It is probably the most requested cake in the history of my family. I do not say that lightly. It’s the one that would be devoured at countless celebrations. The tale of my history with this recipe is a bit long but definitely worth telling.
Looking for a crowd-pleasing side dish? One that is easy, delicious & healthy? I’ve got one right here for you. White Beans with Broccoli Rabe & Lemon. It can be ready in just thirty minutes. You can serve it with chicken or pork or fish. Just about anything. Actually, it’s pretty darn good all by
This Vegetarian Mushroom Herb Gravy. It is so creamy and flavorful that everyone at the table will give it rave reviews. The vegetarians. The carnivores. Even the gluten-free folks. It’s that good. Really.
Cassoulet is a rich, slow-cooked casserole originating in the south of France, typically containing meat, pork skin and white haricot beans. The dish is named after its traditional cooking vessel, the cassole, a deep, round, earthenware pot with slanting sides. For this version of White Bean Cassoulet with Pork & Lentils, we’ll be using our
For the pumpkin purists out there. You’re probably on pumpkin overload by now. It’s amazing how many pumpkin dishes are featured this time of year. You know the ones …pumpkin pasta, pumpkin bread, pumpkin soup. This Awesome Pumpkin Spice Mousse is simply fluffy pumpkin at its best. So light. So creamy. I just had to
