It used to be that kale was used mainly in soups or as a garnish, but now it seems to be on everyone’s plate and on trendy restaurant menus. Kale is high in vitamins A, C, K, along with being high in fiber and many minerals. It is cholesterol-lowering, anti-inflammatory, and found to be a cancer fighter. Both […]
The Queen of Hearts, She Made Some Tarts…
Just in case you have too much chocolate to eat for Valentine’s Day (although who can ever get enough chocolate!), here is a delicious alternative to a chocolate treat. These frangipane tarts are made with a rich orange pastry, and they are the perfect item to take into the office since it makes 18 tarts, or enough to […]
A Delectable Oven Pancake for a Family Breakfast
As promised last week, here is another amazing pancake recipe from cookbook author Jolene Worthington, her version of the ever-popular German Apple Oven Pancake. Serve it with some crispy bacon on the side for a special family breakfast or brunch. German Apple Oven Pancake 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted3 medium (about 1 pound) tart-sweet apples (like […]
When Only Chocolate Will Do…
From all of the food newsletters filling my mailbox this past week, it seems chocolate is about the only dessert most people want for Valentine’s Day. I have quite a few chocolate cookbooks, but when I pulled this one out and the cover says, “Achingly Delicious Recipes When Only Chocolate Will Do,” I knew it should be […]
Bake-Off # 39: Cream Cheese Brownie Pie
Bobbie Sonefeld, of Hopkins, South Carolina, and her husband Steve, had never been to the West Coast. They certainly picked an amazing place to start – the opulent downtown San Francisco Marriott Hotel, site of the 39th Pillsbury Bake-Off contest in 2000. With all of the excitement of this dazzling trip, including gourmet meals and sight-seeing, […]
Cookie Cutters for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is one week from today. If your sweetheart likes cookies, you can get a jump start. Here are some photos of my Valentine’s Day cookie cutters that I have been using for years. Specialty cookies are a fun way to say “I Love You,” and are easy to make. Right now, you can […]
The Game May be Over, but Clint Says It’s Halftime
The Super Bowl is over. I’m happy for all you Giant fans (Robert) and sorry for you Patriot fans (Marla), but for me, I’m more into the commercials and reading other blogs to see what people make for Super Bowl food. I usually find myself laughing at the commercials, but the one last night with Clint Eastwood put […]
A Couple Dishes for Super Bowl Sunday!
On one of her recent blogs, my daughter Kristina posted a recipe for an amazing dip to make and enjoy for the Super Bowl called “Cheesy Italian Sausage Dip.” She said it was so good, she had to give it away before she devoured it all herself! Go to the link to find the recipe: http://www.betterrecipes.com/blogs/daily-dish/2012/01/25/super-bowl-dip/ Here’s another recipe […]
