Spring Carrots with Apricots and Pistachios from The Splendid Table: A perfect side dish to welcome the spring weather. It also packs a lot of flavor for such an inexpensive dish, as you can easily omit the pistachios. Homemade gnocchi … Continue reading
As I was caramelizing onions for a goat cheese and puff pastry dish I was testing out a few weeks ago, I started looking for other vehicles for one of my favorite flavors. I am not a huge fan of … Continue reading
Much to the dismay of my Irish ancestors, I made meat and mushroom lasagna on St. Patrick’s Day instead of a hearty stew or potato-based dish. I watched a bit of the parade and had an Irish coffee, but I … Continue reading
The White House announced this week that Michelle Obama has decided to plant a large vegetable garden on the South Lawn to provide food for the first family and various events. It’s a inspiring move in a time of economic … Continue reading
Quick breads are what simple breakfast dreams are made of for me. Defined by their use of chemical levening agents like baking powder or soda in place of yeast, quick breads can be thrown together in a matter of minutes … Continue reading
Baked brie is one of my favorite appetizers. It’s made by wrapping a wheel of brie, brown sugar, and almonds in a sheet of puff pastry and baking at 350°F for an hour. After letting it cool for a few … Continue reading
I took my second foray into candy making on Sunday afternoon. My first was with chocolate truffles for a New Years Eve party and this time around, I decided to take on salted caramels. The inspiration came from a Barefoot Contessa episode … Continue reading
