Uncle Andrew and I grew up with this cheesecake. Still a favorite, although I have changed the crust a bit. Ingredients: For the crust 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar 1 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel 1/2 cup butter, softened For the filling 2 1/2...
We could eat corn on the cob every day (debate still continues whether it's better on the grill or in the microwave, but that's for another time...), but once in a while it's nice to have it in a different form. This soup has lots of flavor! Start to finish: about an...
Finally! Scones like I remember as a kid. Here's a classic English scone recipe - use raisins (or currants), or mix in blueberries, chocolate chips, raspberries and white chocolate - whatever takes your fancy. Total time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 2 cups flour 4...
Who knew? Turns out making pita bread is really easy! All you need is 2 hours, start to finish. Be sure you have a warm place for rising. I made these on my pizza stone, but any pan will work. Ingredients: 2 teaspoons active dry yeast 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 cup...
Quiche - a classic, go-to, prepare ahead, keep-one-in-the-freezer type of dish. Use pre-made pastry shells to make it even easier to put together. Start to finish: about an hour. Ingredients: Pastry for one 9' Pie 8 slices bacon 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded (4 oz) 1/3...
A quick nod, a slight smile - I take these as signs that I just may have succeeded in my 20-year quest to make a brownie from scratch that meets the "good as from a box" standards of my kids. Anyway, they are super easy to make, so who needs the box? Ingredients: 2...
Cauliflower "steaks" are really popular now - this recipe can compete with the best restaurants! Prep: 10 minutes; Grill: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano...
Lots of flavor and not very fussy to make. If you have a cookie scoop, it will be even faster to make the meatballs. Start to finish: 1 hour Ingredients: For the meatballs: 1 medium onion, peeled and finely diced 1/4 cup heavy cream 2 egg yolks, extra-large 1/2...
A Valentine's Day - or any other occasion! - treat. Ingredients: 5 large egg whites 1 1/4 cups packed light-brown sugar Pinch of cream of tartar 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Finely grated zest of 1 orange 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated grapefruit zest Pink...