Month: September 2009

Fresh Tomato Scallop

I discovered this fantastic recipe many years ago. It was the photo that caught my eye but the directions that sold me. While it looked like a gorgeous side dish baked as a casserole it was really made from fresh sliced tomatoes, minimally cooked in the microwave and topped with […]

Walnut Pesto Sauce on pasta with walnuts and shredded parmesan.

Walnut Pesto

This has been the best summer yet in my backyard garden. I have grown nice gardens before but when we moved to the Pacific Northwest, over a decade ago, I found myself facing a whole new set of gardening challenges.

Gelato Affogato garnished with chocolate covered coffee beans

Gelato Affogato

Yes, I know, its been done. Earlier this summer I saw Ina Garten on The Today Show with Al Roker making Affogato sundaes while Al was slipping a little extra Tia Maria into his…

Gelato

This has been a beautiful weekend. Yesterday the temperature spiked near ninety degrees and the evening, spent out in the back yard, was delightfully warm. Summer is still here but not for long. It is late and autumn will officially arrive in just a week or two. Before the summer […]

Sunflower Cake, whole

Sunflower Chocolate Cake

This rich dark chocolate cake is low in fat but still lusciously moist and flavorful. It is just the right size for a family dinner or other small gathering. Dust it with powdered sugar, top with whipped cream or decorate it as pretty sunflower.

Railroad Cole Slaw served beside a Pulled Pork Sandwich on a white plate.

A Vintage Recipe for Railroad Cole Slaw

This vintage Cole Slaw recipe relies on a mayo-free oil and vinegar dressing flavored with dry mustard and celery seed. Straight from my Mother-in-Law’s recipe box, it is the perfect side for barbecues and picnic dinners.

Spiked Watermelon – Martha’s Way

Ever had a spiked watermelon? I have heard about them time and again, told by friends with a wistful glint in their eye, but I had never thought to make one myself. I’m not all that fond of the ingredients I’d heard they were spiked with and I didn’t really […]