Scallops, mild and succulent, are among my favorite seafoods, but they can be expensive. I jumped at the chance to buy a pound of frozen bay scallops at a great price. We really like this dish from Sarah Leah Chase’s Cold-Weather Cooking, Chase calls it an elegant hash. A mix of minced garlic, parsley and lemon … View Post
Milk Chocolate Cookies
I’m not really a fan of milk chocolate candy; it’s dark chocolate for me all the way. Even regular Hershey’s kisses (gasp) kind of bore me. But these cookies, from the very good cookbook Martha Stewart’s Cookies, are outstanding. I’ve made these for Christmas a few times. They’re excellent with coffee or milk . . … View Post
Harry Potter’s Butterbeer Cookies
The Harry Potter books and movies have a special place in my heart. The stories captured the imaginations of my sister’s sons. So when my nephews were just young Muggles, I made them wizard capes and an invisibility cloak. I was so tickled by the hours (and a few years) of fun they … View Post
Derby Tassies (easy holiday treat)
There is something magical about the traditional Kentucky combination of chocolate, pecans and bourbon. I first made these tasty miniature tarts, adapted from A Taste of Kentucky‘s recipe for Racehorse Tarts, for a Kentucky Derby party we had years ago. They have since become part of my Christmas baking tradition. They make a great gift, … View Post
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Butterfinger Whoopie Pies
This recipe from insidebrucrewlife.com seemed like just the thing for my book club’s fall getaway to Hocking Hills. The weekend always includes games, hiking if the weather cooperates, lots of food and laughter, and, of course, some down time for reading. I initially thought the cookies were too firm to work as whoopie pies, but they … View Post
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