Category Archives: recipes

I’ve made this in both 8 and 10 inch versions and it’s been very well received by cheesecake lovers as well as those who don’t typically delight in cheesecake. This is a great first cheesecake recipe, it’s fairly simple, does … Continue reading →

I know this is a little late for Shrove Tuesday celebrating, but I’ll remind you next year! GINGERBREAD PANCAKES (inspired by Kerbey Lane in Austin, but it’s been so long since I’ve eaten there, I can’t verify the authenticity) Cream … Continue reading →

I am planning to post more recipes on the blog again, it’s the easiest way for me to keep track of and find recipes I like with my personal tweaks. One of my goals this year is to introduce the … Continue reading →

‘Tis the season for baked treats. Here are two of my holiday staples. CHOCOLATE CARAMEL CRACK (aka Matzoh Crack) I make these just like this recipe. I use a whole box of matzoh (11 sheets) which fit on 3 cookie … Continue reading →

These have been a big hit this autumn! 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tablespoon pumpkin-pie spice or combo of cinnamon/ginger/nutmeg 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, melted 1 1/4 cups sugar 1 large egg 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 … Continue reading →

This recipe makes a ton, great for keeping some for your family while assembling a pan for a family who needs a meal. Just make sure you’ve got several pans out (13×9 and 8×8). ziti or penne (1.25-1.5 lbs dry) … Continue reading →

In case you need a last side salad as the summer grill season starts to end… Mom’s Broccoli Salad COMBINE: 1 large bundle of broccoli, broken into florets 1/3 c. craisins or raisins 1/3 c. finely minced sweet onion 4 … Continue reading →

This is a “summer dinner” perfect for gardeners with lots of tomatoes and basil and everyone who needs to make a quick meal without turning on the oven! 1 pound of pasta: penne, bowties… 3 tablespoons lemon juice 4 oz. … Continue reading →

Last weekend I made the cider-brined pork tenderloin and served Ann Barlow’s apple coffeecake with caramel frosting for dessert.  Tonight we are having risotto with squash and pancetta.  Just a few recipe ideas for those who might need one!

I used to add Extra Virgin Olive Oil to the dressing, but it’s just not necessary. This has gone over well both times I’ve made it and it’s super simple. Combine 1 pound bowtie pasta – cooked, rinsed and drained … Continue reading →

My maternal grandmother is 100% Italian and a cook by trade, so you can imagine she makes the most delicious food. One thing that is frustrating about it is that she cooks entirely by instinct for all of her signature … Continue reading →

I got this from the Sweetpea Cooks! blog and we’ve really enjoyed it with lots of veggies on the side (such as green beans sauteed in garlic and steamed carrots.) It calls for fresh parsley, but I’ve made it with … Continue reading →