Month: January 2014

Four Cinnamon Toast Biscotti arranged on a white saucer beside cinnamon sticks and a coffee cup.

Cinnamon Toast Biscotti

What makes Cinnamon Toast Biscotti special is the topping added during the second bake. After cutting the loaves into thick slices and toasting one side, brush the biscotti with a bit of butter. Then sprinkle each cookie with cinnamon and sugar, like a slice of Cinnamon Toast.

Aunt Hen’s Cinnamon Toast

This is not exactly a recipe. It’s more like a memory. Or maybe a mindset, intent on those old-fashioned basics, pared down and well executed. And it’s not exactly news. It’s been written about by food bloggers everywhere, some who have great thoughts on the matter, some who get right […]

A serving of Hominy Au Gratin Casserole served on a small blue plate beside a serving basket

Details, Details: Hominy Au Gratin

Much like Macaroni and Cheese, Hominy Au Gratin is a straightforward casserole that speaks of comfort and satisfies big appetites on a budget. Even if you don’t have fond childhood memories of hominy, I think you’ll enjoy this introduction to nixtamalized corn à la Julia Child.

Back to Basics Cornbread

Ten Things It’s a new year and, like many folks, I am sweeping out the old to make room for the new. Last night the kings of our nativity set completed their journey to visit the Christ child in celebration of Epiphany. Today they were packed away with the last […]