a journal of food, family & friends
Ahhh. The sablé. Think of it as the best shortbread cookie with a crispy sugar-coated edge …cakelike in the center. This version happens to be a favorite around here. Dorie Greenspan’s Vanilla Bean Sable Cookies …the flavor is full of butter with a hint of saltiness. Just a hint.
For all you lollipop lovers out there. Here’s one that switches it up a bit. Although these guys happen to be sweet & savory. These Fig & Brie Pastry Pops are perfect grown-up treat to enjoy with that glass of holiday cheer.
Don’t let those mashed potatoes go to waste. Okay, I agree. They are so good heated up with some homemade gravy showered on top. But …you have to try this.
Need another side dish for your holiday feast? Here’s one that may look familiar. You remember that old standby …the green bean casserole? Check this out. Green Beans With Cremini Mushroom Sauce is an updated, lighter version of the original. And soooo delicious.
This Mushroom & Leek Bread Pudding. So amazing. Imagine your tried and true recipe for bread stuffing taken to the next level. Or two. And with this dish, I am able to offer it to my gluten-free daughter & granddaughter, my vegetarian son & daughter-in-law and everyone else at the table. The finished dish is
These Chocolate Lace Sandwich Cookies are so light and crunchy. And addictive. And freezable. Yes, these guys can be frozen for up to two months. Just be sure to wrap them properly.
Can you believe this Gluten-Free Mini Baguette can be made in your oven? It’s true. And it’s not difficult. If you or your loved ones cannot tolerate gluten, making this for them would be the ultimate gesture.
This sweet & savory Parmesan Butternut Squash Gratin is colorful and delicious. A perfect addition to your turkey day spread. We all have traditional dishes that we serve each and every year. You know the ones. Mom’s Homemade Cole Slaw. Grandma’s broccoli casserole. My family’s current favorite, Mushroom & Leek Bread Pudding in place of the old
Looking for a way to fancy up a plain old side dish? These Dressed-Up Herb Roasted Potatoes may be just what your looking for.
Finally. Fall is in the air. I think it’s about time I give in to the pumpkin cravings. Not quite ready for the full-on cave with pumpkin pie but how about some pumpkin bread? Only this time, let’s make it gluten-free. And give it a fluffy layer of sweetened cream cheese. You can’t go wrong
Since there are so many recipes out there for butternut squash soup, I thought I’d join the party. It is such a seasonal thing, after all. You’ve probably heard the line before …this is the one that you really have to try.
Listen up, folks. For those of you who have an issue with gluten, this one’s for you. This is soooo easy to make at home. And soooo good.
