When someone asks me if I like semi-sweet chocolate chips or white chocolate chips the answer is always “yes”. Don’t make me choose! So this cookie from King Arthur Baking is just the thing. Just a little more effort than a standard drop cookie and no one has to take sides! One bit of advice:…
02 May 2024: Lemony Chicken-Feta Meatball Soup
When making soups, one of the last ingredients I would consider is whole oats. But here in this recipe created by NYT Food contributor Yasmin Fahr, it is the magical ingredient bringing this delightfully lemony soup together. Because I am a subscriber to the New York Times, I’ve gifted the recipe here. To get a…
28 Apr 2024: Kripalu’s Spring Pea and Mint Soup
The Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health provides a wonderful experience in developing yoga practice whether one is a beginner or an experienced yogi. But Kripalu is also well-known for it’s wonderful and nourishing meals, sometimes eaten mindfully in silence. I’ve frequently attempted to replicate some of the wonderful, healthy foods served to guests, and…
22 Mar 2024: A Gingersnap Cookie from Childhood
Whenever we visited our Grandparents in Kenmore, NY – right outside of Buffalo – we were often treated to a batch of Gingersnap cookies baked by my grandparents’ across-the-street neighbors Marge and Frank Dunham. In fact, my recollection was the Mr. Dunham himself made those cookies which was possibly quite unusual for their generation. What…
21 Feb 2024: Tortelloni Minestrone
Recently, my cooking has been inspired by some genealogical research into my Sicilian family. My sisters and I have been uncovering our family history in Linguaglossa, Sicily and, while the recipes I’ve been experimenting with are not from Sicily, they are rooted in Italy and its culture. This soup, makes a huge pot of green…
05 Feb 2024: Slow-Cooker Beef Stew
When we were all working or going to school, using a slow cooker – which we always called a Crock Pot – was standard kitchen practice. Two parents coming home after a long workday and a hungry kid, just a little prep the night before and we returned from our respective workplaces to a home…
24 Jan 2024: Sheet Pan Red Curry Chicken with Butternut Squash
After a pretty long break, I’ve broken out my camera and gear and worked on photographing food we make in 2024. Just a wee bit rusty with the lighting gear so this shot was done using natural light. This was last night’s warming supper. Sheet pan dinners are pretty easily assembled and this was no exception….
27 Dec 2023: Beet and Goat Cheese Pasta
I absolutely love beets in nearly any form, and this spectacular pasta dish, with a sauce made with beets and pasta is one of the tastiest mains I’ve eaten in a long time. Also true: the beautiful red along with pistachios makes for a very festive dish. My subscription to the Washington Post allows me…
23 December 2023: Nanaimo Bars
As of today, my holiday bakes are done! Our house smells outrageously of butter, sugar and spices. After the past four weeks, I admit I have a new and deep appreciation for professional bakers. These Nanaimo Bars were among the last sweet that I baked this season. I’d seen recipes for them quite frequently and,…
02 December 2023: Spiced Cappuccino Kiss Cookies
Holiday baking has begun! Along with some of our favorites, I’ll be adding new bakes, including this one from Cynthia Messenger, from Taste of Home. You can access the recipe here. The list of ingredients to have on hand follows: Spiced Cappuccino Kiss Cookies
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