Year: 2010

Peppermint Meringues with Chocolate Ganache

It’s Christmas week and things are looking festive. Winter is officially here and the short days end in darkness punctuated by festive displays of light. My sense of taste has stopped craving a palette of corn and pumpkin and turned to peppermint and chocolate. I saw these little cookies near […]

Pecan Praline Cookies with Brown Sugar Frosting

One of the best things about being a home cook is finding others who share that same interest. It is a delight to meet someone whose eyes sparkle at the mention of recipes and who can tell a story about the dishes they serve. Even better is meeting someone who […]

A few Chocolate Chip Cookies on a square plate.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

oven, Chocolate Chip Cookies are a universal crowd-pleaser. Made from dough that is quick and easy to put together these well loved cookies will make your family smile. They may not be the prettiest cookies on the dessert table but they will be gone so fast no one will notice.

Chocolate Orange Olive Oil Cookies served on a white plate.

Chocolate Orange Olive Oil Cookies

Rich and luscious, the recipe for Chocolate Orange Olive Oil Cookies incorporates a variety of superfood ingredients, often recommended as smart additions to a healthy diet, into these wonderfully indulgent two-bite sized gems.

A layer of golden meringue tops a baking dish filled with Alvine's Bread Pudding.

A Gift for the Family – Alvine’s Bread Pudding

Composed of layers of creamy biscuit pudding, melted chocolate (or currant jelly) and sweet meringue, Alvine’s Bread Pudding makes delicious use of broken biscuits or day old bread. This old-fashioned recipe was printed in a charming hand-crafted cookbook assembled by the church in my hometown. The meringue layer is an appealing addition to this familiar dessert.

Sweet Potato Thyme

This delicious recipe for Thyme Roasted Sweet Potatoes is both sweet and satisfying without added sugar. The herbs and spices alone keep things interesting creating a side dish that is simple to prepare and quite interesting to the palate.

A stack of Pumpkin Pancakes featuring five pancakes, and a cutaway view inside the stack, drizzled with maple syrup.

Pumpkin Pancakes

Delicious Pumpkin Pancakes, fragrant with cinnamon, ginger and allspice, add a special seasonal note to a family favorite. Try stirring in some toasted pecans or chocolate chips, or really mix things up and serve these tasty pancakes as the main course for a casual autumn dinner.

Pomegranate and Roasted Corn Salsa with Plantain Chips

Pomegranate and Roasted Corn Salsa

The flavors of sweet roasted corn, tart pomegranate arils, crunchy jicama and rich pine nuts meld with honeyed ginger and lime in delicious Pomegranate and Roasted Corn Salsa. Served with plantain chips it makes a beautiful appetizer.

Squash and Hominy Stew in a Turban Squash Bowl

Squash and Hominy Stew is a delicious addition to any autumn weekend. This easy-to-make main dish is both hearty and attractive, especially when served in a pretty Squash Bowl. It is also open to interpretation. I’ve made this stew several times since then.  It really is delicious and easy to put together especially if you have leftover squash on hand.  Try my version or Alanna’s, or change it up to make it your own.

Uncle Hal's Homemade Biscuits served as a loaf in a pewter basket.

Uncle Hal’s Biscuits

Homemade biscuits, cut in rounds or baked as a loaf, are delightfully plain fare; a tasty, filling and well appreciated comfort food that is a joy to share with family and friends. Serve them as Uncle Hal did, with Karo Syrup, for a 1916-style dessert. Or dress them with a smear of good butter, honey and fruit jam, anytime.