While taking a break from those buttermilk bars, I was looking at that container of ricotta I had in the fridge, but not really in the mood for a heavy lasagna, or even a light lasagna, after those stuffed peppers … Continue reading Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Cake
This is one of those posts that’s almost more about what we don’t like. We don’t like lettuce is number one. He doesn’t like cucumbers, and almost as much tomatoes and mushrooms. I don’t like sour, vinegary salad dressings, nor … Continue reading Chickpea, Bacon, Zucchini Salad
I’ve been eating a good muesli product, but there were a few seeds in it that I didn’t like, so I decided to make my own. Muesli is pretty much like granola, but without the fat and sugar used to … Continue reading Homemade Muesli
Some of the best desserts are the ones that look complicated, but are surprisingly easy to put together. How could you not be in love with frozen puff pastry for that reason? Yes, I made my own puff pastry once, … Continue reading Easy Puff Pastry Blueberry Tart
This really works—with a number of qualifications. There are so many instructions on how to make your own coconut butter that you either close your eyes and pick one or you read them all and make up your own instructions. … Continue reading The Trials of Making Coconut Butter
The day started out with freezing rain, and now the fluffy snow is falling, so it seemed like a good time for some baking. I wanted something not too sweet, so I thought of muffins made with whole wheat flour. … Continue reading Clean the Cupboard Muffins
I bought cranberries early in the holiday season and put them directly in the freezer, like I always do, but just didn’t run into the need to use them. With just two of us, I don’t make a lot of … Continue reading Cranberry Walnut Cookies
I had half a large head of Napa cabbage left from yesterday’s egg rolls, so a quick slaw seemed like a good idea. We were already in an Asian flavor mood, but I had some Fuji apples, too, and that’s … Continue reading Asian Apple Cabbage Slaw
Happy Winter Solstice! I made something homey and satisfying for the shortest day of the year. Pretty easy to make, pork tenderloins lend themselves to a variety of dishes. I particularly like slicing them for a stir fry, but I … Continue reading Roast Pork Tenderloin with Sautéed Apples
First, I should state that bananas are my favorite fruit. I think that makes me biased toward foods that retain an actual banana flavor without other ingredients overpowering it. It doesn’t mean that I would leave nuts or cinnamon out … Continue reading Banana Muffins: Martha Stewart
Gratins are classically defined as some ingredient, usually a vegetable, baked with a topping of cheese or breadcrumbs that browns during the baking process. Most gratins also include something that binds it all together, like cream or sour cream or … Continue reading Spaghetti Squash Gratin with Apples and Sausage
Since my last post, I haven’t been in the kitchen, but I’m expecting to get back in soon, whenever this sinus infection clears up and I can begin to taste again. Anything I have been eating has had to have … Continue reading And then you can’t taste anything
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