I made this recipe for Spicy Baked Zucchini Wedges up as I went along and they turned out great! Like most of my recipes, there is a lot of room for interpretation and experimenting. I made these with Mexican spices – ancho chili powder, adobo seasoning, and ground chipotle. That chipotle makes them extra spicy! You could […]
Malt Ice Cream
We’re huge fans of malt in our home. HUGE fans. And we love ice cream, of course. What better way to enjoy malt and ice cream than to combine them into the best malt ice cream you’ll ever taste? This has got to be in the Top 5 of my favorite homemade ice cream recipes. […]
Easiest Hot Fudge Sauce
For those times when you want some yummy hot fudge sauce, but don’t have any more chocolate on hand to make it, use cocoa powder. And for times when you do have chocolate, substitute it or add it to the cocoa powder for the creamiest, dreamiest hot fudge sauce imaginable. I grew up eating hot […]
Celeriac Potato Au Gratin
When I first tried Celeriac a few years ago, I was smitten. I love the flavor. I loved the texture. I just loved it. I was at a restaurant somewhere in the Flatiron District in Manhattan at a little chic restaurant. I ordered a yummy steak and it came with a perfect square of Celeriac […]
Guacamole
I’ve been enjoying my molcajete to make guacamole. Of course, you don’t really need a molcajete, but it’s fun to use one anyway since I have it. I’ve noticed that some of the higher end Mexican restaurants will make table side guac using one. Supposedly it adds a unique flavor the the guacamole. I just […]
Fresh Strawberry Sorbet
It’s strawberry season! And while we love eating those ripe, juicy red berries right off the plant, it’s mighty refreshing to turn them into strawberry sorbet. This easy recipe combines a simple syrup made of sugar and water with fresh strawberries, a little lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to create a vibrant, summery […]
