I’ve had quite a few questions about using fresh vs. bottle key lime, and substituting regular lime juice. What do I usually do? Of course, my preference is to use fresh key lime juice. For obvious reasons–it tastes better. But, key limes are not always available, and they are not so fun to squeeze. Regular, […]
Creamy No Bake Key Lime Pie
I will never get sick of Key Limes. Nope. Not ever. I’ve been discussing the recipe I recently posted for Traditional Key Lime Pie with my husband’s aunt. We talked about making one without the eggs, and therefore no cooking of the filling. I like that idea a lot. So I thought about what to […]
Pat-in-the-Pan Shortbread Crust
I hate–not abhor–making rolled pie crust. Not because I don’t love the flakiness of the final product, because I do. I hate the process. Ugh. Not a talent I possess. My mom’s Dutch Apple Pie recipe uses a pat-in-the-pan crust that is very good. So, why not for other pies? (I’d been wondering for years.) […]
How-To: Easy Rice Pilaf
Looking for a quick and easy side dish? I’ve got one for you. Awhile back, I was really in the mood for an easy pilaf–sort of like the kind I grew up eating out of a box, maybe from Rice-a-Roni. I thought about what I had on hand to make such a dish. And what […]
In My Kitchen: Flatware
A few months ago, or maybe even a year ago, I went up to the Williams-Sonoma Market Place in an outlet mall nearby with a gift card in hand. I didn’t know what I wanted to buy until I saw this flatware set: Hampstead Flatware It was on sale for an amazing price. I also […]
Making Spaetzle 101
What is this crazy gadget you ask? Why a spaezle maker, of course! When a good friend first introduced me to spaetzle 5 years ago, I thought I had died and gone to heaven. I’d heard of spaetzle, but I had no clue what it was. Her spaetzle was blanketed in a delicious, saucy Chicken […]
Cheese of the Week: Jarlsberg
(image via DK Images) I let my daughter pick out cheeses while we shop at our favorite place. She does a great job. Usually there is some kind of blue cheese. Always there is a wedge of Jarlsberg. It is one of our family’s favorite cheeses. Maybe it’s my Norwegian heritage the causes me to […]
Have You Tried: Dulce de Leche?
Dulce de Leche. Doce de Leite. Confiture de lait. Cajeta. Whatever you may call it, if you have not, you must try it as soon as humanly possible. And better yet–make your own. Now, if you are someone who likes the idea of danger, press on with my how-to. If not, then please click over […]
Dinner Tonight: Chicken Enchiladas
The first food blog I ever read is written by my (now) dear friend Adriana Velez. I love What I Made For Dinner–even more now that I know and love Adriana, because reading her blog is just like talking to her face to face. (She really is that cool.) My very favorite recipe for Chicken […]
More Polka Dots!
I was so happy to see the new Spode “Baking Days” Collection online at Macy*s. I love, love, love Spode dishes. And polka dots. The only problem is that I don’t think I can decide between the green and the blue. I think I’m going to have to get these ramekins though. Aren’t they darling? […]
