Many, many lifetimes ago my husband worked in the dinning room of a big fancy hotel. There, they made a “classic” caesar salad, that he still maintains contained no mayo, mustard, and heaven forbid no worcestershire. Looking at the picture you may surmise that this is clearly not that “classic” recipe, with the additions of… Continue reading
Two circumstances lead to the creation of these Lemon Cheesecake Brownies. The first, I had a container of mascarpone cheese in the fridge nearing its expiration date and wanted to use it up. The second, while chatting with a friend I discovered her husband was going to be out of town and she would all… Continue reading
For the last few years I have defaulted to three super easy desserts to serve at dinner parties. If you entertain you know it’s more than enough work to come up with a menu, shop, cook a fabulous meal, and set a beautiful table. Last year it was pears that I popped into the oven… Continue reading
On any given day if I ask my Husband what he wants for dinner most of the time the response will be “Chicken? Maybe fish? Or we haven’t had a steak in a long time”. Never does he lead with “how about eggplant? or broccoli?”. Therefore I sometimes have to be sneaky when it comes… Continue reading
If there is one thing I can tell you about gluten free baking, it’s that if it works, keep doing it. A mantra I have stood by through and through, and the reason why I have posted 8 slightly different variations of cheesecakes – so far. Baking gluten free is not always as simple as… Continue reading
A few years ago, I made my first attempt at baking scones and came up with this Blueberry Scone Cake, while really good, and everyone gobbled it up without any question as to its provenance, I felt I hadn’t nailed a traditional scone. That’s the thing with gluten free baking, sometimes it’s an epic fail,… Continue reading
With this hot summer weather, I think everyone wishes they were on the French Riviera eating moules frites while sipping rosé, am I right? Not the usual mis en scène here, though. I often find myself caught in an endless cycle of summer salads, which I rotate depending on mood. However, I am really proud that I… Continue reading
Every year around this time, I get the urge to bake. It seems like ages since I last turned the oven on. Lately, it has been too hot to even contemplate any form of baked good; that is until this week. Yippee! This endeavor dovetailed nicely with the banner crop we have of zucchini this… Continue reading
Last week, while perusing Instagram, my daughter asked if I had ever made carrot cake. Well, sure a long time ago B.C. (before Celiac’s) I did. Back then I could bake just about anything with success, regular flour is… predictable. Gluten free, well not so much. I love carrot cake, it’s a great way to… Continue reading
As you can imagine, I am perpetually on the hunt for new food trends. Anything that can be adaptable here in my gluten free/vegan/sometimes vegetarian/meat lovers kitchen is a win. However, it was my daughter who introduced me to Shirataki Noodles by Skinny Pasta- chip off the old block perhaps? Shirataki or Konjac noodles are… Continue reading
Back when my husband and I were first married, I found a no-knead overnight artisanal bread recipe in our local paper. What a way to wow your family, or even better dinner guests! The smell of freshly baked bread has a swoon-worthy effect every time. I forgot about the recipe throughout the years; having kids, moving… Continue reading
This week, I have been experimenting in the kitchen with a grain free-gluten free-dairy free-nut free muffin. So far, this darn muffin troubles me. Sure, I have come across a few recipes online with fabulous pictures of such muffins, which makes me wonder why mine won’t work? They look good, but the middle of the… Continue reading
I have to admit although pasta is certainly in our regular dinner rotation, lasagna is not. We love it – of course, but it’s a lot of effort for a weeknight dinner. There is the option of no-boil noodles, sure, that would be a lot easier, however those noodles tend to be gummy, especially when reheated. … Continue reading
Last Saturday, we invited a few friends over for dinner. Naturally, we were really excited and planned a fabulous meal – Asian salmon, sticky rice, steamed baby bok choy with garlic sauce. We even had fantastic kimchi from the Asian store that’s not even remotely close to home, but so good that I drive there… Continue reading
From my over stuffed pantry I unearthed 3 packages of dried beans while trying to find 2 packages of the same spaghetti for dinner. To tell you the truth I have no idea how long they have been languishing in there. Months? Years? The thing about dried beans, ancient in this case I fear, is… Continue reading
My husband who happily eats everything without compliant, recently pointed out that I tend to gravitate to cheesecake when making dessert for dinner parties or holidays. “just an observation, that’s all” he said, which is code for please make more, he does really love any type of dessert. When entertaining, any steps you can accomplish… Continue reading
I must admit chicken tenders have never been in my regular dinner rotation, for a couple of reasons. When the kids were young, it was a treat to go to a restaurant, made even more special when ordering something that we normally didn’t cook at home. Back then anything to get the kids excited about… Continue reading
My daughter regularly texts me obscure grocery items that she wants purchased – by me of course. Last month it was: matcha powder, cocoa nibs, jackfruit and cardamon pods. All with the intention of creating something she most likely has seen on Pinterest. Most of the time these specialty items are used once, then languish in the… Continue reading
Although fall has arrived, I feel it is not my job to bombard you with all things pumpkin. We can thank Starbucks for starting the Pumpkin Latte craze. Although it certainly doesn’t stop there, at the grocery store today I spotted Pumpkin Spice Instant Oatmeal, Pumpkin Spice Cheerio’s, Lucy’s Pumpkin Patch Cookies, I draw the… Continue reading
I have posted a lot of cheesecake here – mainly because I love them, also because you can adapt them to so many occasions. Dinner party? This Meyer Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake or Key Lime Cheesecake marry well with any menu. Holiday? Try this Pumpkin Pie Ricotta Cheesecake or equally as festive Pumpkin Cheesecake with Candied Nut… Continue reading
I have to admit by this time in the summer I long for a cooler day. Though, not as a respite to the heat, more for the opportunity to turn on the oven and bake. The thought of twisting that dial, and indadvertedly heating the kitchen, when it’s so hot outside doesn’t seem right With… Continue reading