You can never have too many mac and cheese recipes. Sometimes you might be in the mood for a sharp cheddar or a nutty Gruyere or even a little blue, but you just about always want a creamy texture, not … Continue reading Ricotta-Velveeta® Mac ‘n Cheese
The first dish from the buck my husband harvested this fall. This lasagna is a tale of two sauces—a bolognese ragù and béchamel. Neither sauce is difficult to make and the ragù in particular can be made the day or … Continue reading Venison Lasagna Bolognese
I know, it’s the middle of summer and not a holiday, where you usually expect to see a green bean casserole, but the garden keeps giving and there are only so many things to do with green beans. We don’t … Continue reading Garden Green Bean Casserole
I’m surprised there’s not a meatloaf blog, where every day illustrates a different version of the loved (or not) fare. There are a few blogs with meatloaf in the title, but they turn out to be about other things, even … Continue reading Just Another Meatloaf
Quiche gives my husband cognitive dissonance. Continue reading Bacon Gruyere Quiche with Fresh Herbs
Because a whole pound of butter and two loaves is just too much for us. This is the second pound cake I’ve posted here. The first was one from Michael Ruhlman, which we ate with a grilled peach compote. Very … Continue reading Ginger Half-Pound Cake
I can’t believe I don’t have a mac and cheese recipe on the site. My go-to recipe is Martha Stewart’s “Macaroni and Cheese 101” from her 1999 magazine issue. I should have either the magazine or the recipe cut out … Continue reading Cheddar-Ricotta Mac and Cheese
Here’s another often-used recipe from my old Joy of Cooking, that makes use of whatever summer fruit is ripe. It’s sweet and moist, but light enough for a summer dessert. I guess you could add ice cream or whipped cream, … Continue reading Plum Cake Cockaigne
I over-purchased food for my little granddaughter’s visit and never got around to the frozen things we thought she might want, the breaded chicken tenders and the frozen waffles, so I decided to put them together and have a chicken … Continue reading Gilding Your Store-Bought Food with Cream Gravy
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