How I Make Sourdough Starter
Wanna take a walk on the wild side? Then join me in the kitchen today, because I'd like to show you how to make your own sourdough starter. Sourdough starter is simply a paste of flour and water. When...
View ArticleSourdough Pancakes!
I probably love these pancakes more than I should. They are slightly tangy, slightly bread-y, and screamingly delicious. They are also easy to digest, since the flour in the batter is completely...
View ArticleCaramelized Onion and Vermont Blue Cheese Galette
I made this rustic galette the other day, and it made my taste buds swoon. I'm talking about an unfathomably-flaky pate brisee crust. And sweetly caramelized onions. And pungent, local blue cheese....
View ArticleSourdough Sandwich Loaf
Ah, sourdough bread. I love the tangy taste, the firm crust, and the soft, chewy interior. It's the oldest leavened bread in the world, and it's remarkably simple to make. You won't find any commercial...
View ArticleCrispy, Gluten-free Latkes!
What's so special about these potato pancakes, or Latkes? Well, they are crispy-crunchy on the outside, and creamy-dreamy on the inside. They are gluten-free, too! My step-by-step recipe: Since the...
View ArticleEaster Recipe Round Up
NEED A LITTLE INSPIRATION for Easter morning, afternoon, and evening? Here are links to 19 delicious April-worthy recipes which have graced my own holiday table over the years. Some are gluten-free,...
View ArticleA Green, Yellow, and Red Vegetable Tian
A tian is a shallow, earthenware baking dish of French origin. The word also refers to the contents of the dish. You can have a tian of lamb. Or a tian of pig. In France, the pig-version is known as "A...
View ArticleCocktail Appetizer: Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
Sweet, tender asparagus...crisp, smokey bacon...put 'em together, and you'll have a simple-but-sophisticated make-ahead cocktail appetizer! My step-by-step recipe: My only problem with bacon-wrapped...
View ArticleCrusty Sourdough Boule!
I can't play the violin. I can't dance like Justin Bieber. But I can make a fantastic sourdough boule! It's a boule that boasts a crackling-crisp crust, a soft, chewy interior, and a tart, tangy...
View ArticlePenne Rigate Garibaldi
I made this for dinner yesterday, and it was memorable in every way. It's a highly-perfumed dish of chicken, mushrooms, onion, and garlic, all bathed in a red wine-and-cream sauce, and spooned over...
View ArticleFlank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Lately I've been plodding my way through a long list of garden chores. But since all-work-no-play makes Kevin a dull boy, I've also been making lots of fun things to eat! For instance, last night I...
View ArticleRhubarb Streusel Puffs!
Yesterday, if only to satisfy my curiosity, I grabbed a sheet of (store-bought) puff pastry, and cut it into quarters. Then I topped each quarter with a handful of rhubarb and some oats, brown sugar,...
View ArticleRoasted Radishes with Honey, Lemon, and Thyme
What's crispy-tender and slightly-sweet? My version of roasted radishes! Enjoy them as a healthy snack, or serve them as a side dish. You can even turn them into sexy, seasonal Crostini, just as I did...
View ArticleFrench Blueberry Galette
Sweet, juicy blueberries. Zippy lemon zest. Flaky French pastry dough. Can you blame me for falling in love with this gorgeous galette? My step-by-step recipe: A brief note: After I made the galette, I...
View ArticleWhy I Love My French Press Coffee Maker
This is not a paid advertisement. I simply wish to tell you about my Bodum "Chambord" French Press. I purchased this coffee maker about a year ago, and now I can't imagine living without it. Here's...
View ArticleA Fabulous Fruit Pizza
I made this red, white, and blue dessert "pizza" the other day. It's a giant homemade sugar cookie, dressed to the nines with lemony cream cheese frosting and colorful fruit. It tastes like...
View ArticleStrawberry Turnovers
Today, because strawberries are in season, and because I had some puff pastry in the freezer, I made a great big batch of... Chicken Cacciatore. Just kidding! I made some super-simple Strawberry...
View ArticleBean Dip with Fresh Rosemary and Sage
I have three great reasons for featuring myriad cocktail party appetizers on this website. Shall I list them for you? 1) I like cocktails. 2) I like parties. 3) I like appetizers. The following...
View ArticleGarlicky Summer Squash Pizza
If you've never tried a summer squash pizza, take note: It's delicious! It's also a breeze to assemble, especially if you do what I do, and use a store-bought crust. Here's the step-by-step recipe for...
View ArticleEasy Lavender Shortbread Cookies
Yesterday, I clipped several blossoms from my lavender plants. Then I added the perfumed petals to a standard, three-ingredient shortbread dough. The result of this mad experiment? Pure deliciousness!...
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