These cookies aren’t cheap to make. I have to throw that out there before I tell you anything else. Why? Because of the almond paste. The gloriousness and expensiveness that is almond paste. No one besides real chefs have as much almond paste in the cupboard as I do. I cleaned out the store shelves […]
Ginger Chicken with Peaches and Red Onion
Every time I start talking with anyone, the conversation eventually leads to food. It’s not that I don’t want to talk about politics, religion, or natural disasters, it’s just that food is what I know. It’s a universal subject and everyone loves to chime in when food is involved. Talking about food is almost as […]
Slow-Cooker White Beans
Cooking dry beans at home in a slow-cooker is much more economical than buying canned beans. Plus–you can infuse the beans with different herbs and spices that will make your bean dishes taste even better. I prefer using my slow-cooker because I find the beans turn out more uniformly cooked and I don’t have to […]
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
Remember when I made a batch of Cashew Sour Cream from The Vegan Table? It made a lot of sour cream and for days I was dreaming of ways to use it. One day I looked in my fridge and did some quick math. Baby arugula + red peppers + cashew sour cream + x + […]
Cashew Sour Cream.
Have you ever heard of cashew sour cream? I have to confess that I love cashews before I go on. It would be unfair to not get that out in the open. I’m already biased, you see. Nuts are my best friend. They make me feel so much better about giving up dairy. I feel […]
Chard with Potatoes and Tomatoes
Leafy greens. We hear so much about them these days. The world, including me, has woken up to the fact that we need to eat these super greens daily for optimal health. Now, if you are like me, you might be a little scared to try them. Believe me, I was. I mean they’re totally […]
Valentine’s Treats: Cherry-Almond Divinity
My grandmother was the master divinity maker. Her divinity was heavenly. She would tint it pink and add chopped nuts, usually walnuts. It was always a treat. And I think of her every time I make a batch. I made my first batch years ago when I first got my KitchenAid mixer. It is still […]
Valentine’s Treats: Red Velvet Bonbons
I love Valentine’s Day. And I love making treats for Valentine’s Day. When I think of Valentine’s, my mind immediately turns to Chocolate Truffles. I adore truffles. For a few years, I’ve been trying to get up the courage to start working with chocolate. This year I decided to take the plunge and make my […]
Orange Spiced Nuts
These crunchy, buttery, sweet, spiced nuts have a hint of orange. They are completely irresistible and are sure to be a hit at any party! Let’s see…it’s only taken me over a year to finally post this recipe! I wanted to wait and take how-to photos. The weeks turned into months and suddenly it was […]
Pumpkin Muffins with Pecan Streusel
This recipe is a keeper. We’ve made it literally dozens and dozens of times. These Pumpkin Muffins with Pecan Streusel are simple the best pumpkin muffins ever. The recipe comes from Dorie Greenspan’s Baking: From My Home To Yours, which is one of my favorite cookbooks. Every time I pull a batch of these out of […]
