These biscuits go together quickly and are worth every calorie. The original recipe is from Marion Cunningham’s The Breakfast Book, which I love (and that’s not Richie’s mom from Happy Days). My variation adds Parmesan (though they are great without it, smeared with homemade jam). Sometimes I knead in a bit of crumbled, cooked bacon … View Post
Herb Roasted Pork Loin
This is one of those perfect company entrees: You do most of the work ahead of time, it’s easy, it looks impressive and tastes great. My dinner party menus used to have me in the kitchen till serving time. While that still happens on occasion, I now crave more time with the guests. Herb Roasted Pork … View Post
Holy Mole Pecans
These nuts, named for the spicy Mexican sauce that contains chocolate, were a hit with spice-loving friends at a game night. That dose of chocolate didn’t hurt! They’re a little rich, a little sweet and a little spicy. Watch out; they’re addictive. The recipe is from Party Nuts! by Sally Sampson. I found the baking … View Post
Pumpkin Pie Almonds
I found this recipe online and tested it on friends and family who were over for a game night. These nuts (the almonds, not the guests!) are good, easy to prepare and keep well, but next time I’d jack up the spices a bit. I’m tempted to try this recipe with pecans just because I … View Post
Artichokes and Tomatoes Provençale
Although this dish is wonderful and comforting hot out of the oven, with grated Asiago or goat cheese stirred in, it’s also great without that extra fat. It’s even good cool or at room temperature, especially with the hot summer we’re having in the Midwest. We love this dish, which I adapted from 50 Ways … View Post
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