Pulling a pan of piping hot, super soft milk rolls out of the oven is one of life’s simple pleasures. I make my soft dinner rolls recipe a lot for my kids. One day I discovered that they’d eat the entire roll whereas when I made homemade bread, they would leave the crusts. Such a […]
Buttered Pecan Pots de Creme
I had grand plans of using a bar of Amano chocolate to make gluten-free, dairy-free molten chocolate cakes for Valentine’s Day. I haven’t given up on that idea. I’ve been saving that bar of fancy chocolate for months. But I was rather in the mood for caramel, I decided. Something with caramel and nuts. And […]
Israeli Couscous Pilaf with Fresh Herbs
Israeli couscous is a family favorite. My hubby doesn’t often like regular couscous, but we discovered he likes this kind much more when we bought a bagged mix from Trader Joe’s a few years back. Here’s a tip–buy this from the bulk food section. It’s much less expensive. This has become a staple side dish, […]
Beef and Root Vegetable Stew with Best Ever Mashed Potatoes
I tend to write a lot about my husband on here. I can’t help it. He’s such a part of the magic that happens in the kitchen. When we started dating, I was just learning how to really cook and appreciate good food. He’d grown up eating foods I’d never heard of or would have […]
Watercress Citrus Salad with Olive-Caper Vinaigrette
I don’t know what to write about this salad other than it’s probably the prettiest salad I’ve ever made, and definitely one of the tastiest. I get these cravings for something light and summery. The stews and soups are nourishing, but can be heavy. With all of the citrus I’ve been stocking up on, I […]
Spaghetti with Radicchio and Chevre
Years and years ago before I was married even, I ripped out a recipe card from my Martha Stewart Living magazine. On it was the recipe for Spaghetti with Radicchio and Ricotta. I had never even tried radicchio. I didn’t even know what it was. But the picture looked beautiful and I tucked it away […]
Provencal Winter Squash with White Beans
One of my family’s favorite recipes (ever) is one that I made from In The Small Kitchen, a cookbook I reviewed last year–Baked Provencal Chicken. It combines dates, vinegar, herbs, tomatoes and lots of garlic. The sauce is intoxicating. I didn’t want to try it with tofu. It didn’t seem quite right. I had this […]
Gluten-Free Vegan Linzer Cookies
Linzer cookies are a holiday favorite. These Gluten-Free Vegan Linzer Cookies are as good as the original. Fill them with your favorite jam or chocolate hazelnut spread. I had so much fun making these Gluten-Free Vegan Linzer Cookies! Three years ago when I was baking with the Tuesdays With Dorie group, I made Dorie’s lovely […]
Rutabaga Puree
I tried rutabaga for the first time recently. I was smitten with it. Cruciferous vegetables have now taken a place in my heart–a rightful place. I’ve been so biased against them for so long. To accompany Swedish Meatballs, I made this Rutabaga Puree. It’s silky and smooth. And rich. I did have to sample it, […]
How To: Making Authentic Swedish Meatballs
I originally published this four years ago. (!) And it remains one of the most popular posts on this site. Also, it’s still one of my family’s favorite recipes. I still make the meatballs the same way. The kids eat them as fast I put them on their plates. Love all around. I’ve kept the […]
