A nip in the air and Fall arrives reminding us of warm baked goods wafting a cinnamon-spice aroma.. such as these Apple Muffins! “Oh, do you know the muffin man, the muffin man, the muffin man…” I used to sing that little song to my kids when they were young. Once I even awoke in …
The garden is bursting with fruit and someone is going to be singing the words of Guy Clark’s chorus, “Only two things money can’t buy; That’s true love and homegrown tomatoes.” We’re grateful for the modern supermarket and the convenience in obtaining many good quality fruits and vegetables year-round. Still there is nothing quite like …
Food, family and friends make a great recipe, no matter what the season. There’s something about grilling and outdoor cooking that adds intrigue and draws people together. At our place, grilling is often a group effort. I prep for the grilling, and then I look for someone else to do the honors. Tom does …
Recipe: 1/3 cup sugar 1 Tbsp cornstarch zest of one lemon ¼ cup lemon juice ¼ cup butter 2 beaten eggs In a medium saucepan combine the sugar and cornstarch. Stir in lemon juice and cook, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbly. Slowly whisk mixture into two beaten eggs. Return to pan, add lemon zest …
If you’re a trifle aficionado, please don’t laugh at me…I just discovered trifles last year! If you’re not familiar with trifles, there’s a whole new world out there! Trifles are traditionally made with cake, fruit, pudding and/or whipped cream and fruit, layered in a trifle bowl as shown. With a list of ingredients like that …
Mexican cuisine is my absolute favorite. Is there a week that goes by without our family eating something from this cuisine? If there was, I fear it would be a very sad week. Whether it’s enchiladas, tacos, fajitas, beans, rice, tortillas, soups, guacamole, salsas, even tamales, something “Mexican” is usually found to be in …
My grandparents would travel to visit us from sunny, southern California. When we were lucky, they would bring a brown paper sack full of fresh lemons straight from the lemon tree in their backyard. And if we were really lucky, Grandma would make some lemon meringue pies…with one stipulation, Milt had to squeeze the lemons. …
Looking for something different than the traditional Corned beef and cabbage fare to serve this St. Patrick’s Day? Look no further than Green Rice. This versatile dish could take the spotlight as a main dish, and it serves nicely as a side dish too. I make it with spinach and white rice, but you can …
Sweets for the sweet. That’s what’s on my mind in February. I’m a baker by nature and prefer baked goods, both making them and eating them, over candy any day. My husband also prefers baked goods…unless it’s toffee. He does have a sweet tooth for toffee. Wanting to surprise him one Valentine’s Day many years …
It’s January. The holidays with their rich fair are over. It’s dark early, and we want some coziness at home. If you’re looking for a simple to prepare, full flavored, home-cooked meal cooked in a single dish, this is it. Prep this dish, put it in the oven and walk away. It’s the perfect dinner …
Newly married, I scoured cook books for recipes. And wasn’t I delighted to find a recipe for Potatoes Au Gratin! The only ones I had ever eaten came from a box mix, so making them from scratch sounded daring. Turns out it wasn’t nearly as daring as expected, and the potatoes were absolutely delicious. Cooking …
With Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s that time of year when we cling to favorite recipes and traditions. Making Mincemeat falls into that category at our house. Dutifully looking at a recipe shared with me years ago, I go about using different ingredients and amounts than what is suggested on the card. It’s kind of …
