Remember chocolate Texas Cake. I don’t know where it originated. I just know it has been around for years. I remember seeing it in a community cookbook. You know the ones with a spiral binding sold by the little league or the church club or PTA. I just remember when I was … [Read more...] about Texas Cake
Ajvar
The more I am exposed to different cultures the more I'm inclined to pick out the best of their food, but if someone had said I would be making Ajvar I would have said you must be mistaken. You have the wrong person. I could not even pronounce it correctly. It is spelled … [Read more...] about Ajvar
Moroccan Potatoes
I should have taken photos in progress, at least the mise en place, but I didn’t because I was not sure I was going to post about this dish. A few weeks ago I made Lemon Parsley, Pesto, Parmesan, and Pasta. It turned out above my expectations. It tasted like I was at an … [Read more...] about Moroccan Potatoes
Apricot Coffee Cake
I wanted to try this apricot coffee cake since I spied organic apricots at the market. It took me a little while because I was busy making homemade apricot jam. I have made several batches with different recipes trying to get the very best one. … [Read more...] about Apricot Coffee Cake
Grilled Vegetable Mélange
Grilled Vegetable Mélange - When it is too hot to cook. It’s hot here today; I mean really hot. It must be payback for all the lovely days when the rest of the world was freezing this winter. I was wondering what to prepare that would not heat up the house. So no to the … [Read more...] about Grilled Vegetable Mélange
Pineapple Buttermilk Sherbet
I seem to always be a little late to the party; I mean I did not know there was a party, but, as they say, better late than never. Seems everyone is aware of Buttermilk Pineapple Sherbet judging by the tons of the popular recipes in various forms on the Internet, some using … [Read more...] about Pineapple Buttermilk Sherbet
Lemon, Parsley, and Parmesan Plus Pasta
Lemon, Parsley, and Parmesan Plus Pasta If I would stop by unexpectedly, not that I would be so bold or rude, not unexpectedly, but maybe on short notice, what would you have for lunch? I mean if you wanted to have me for lunch. Do you have a signature dish that makes … [Read more...] about Lemon, Parsley, and Parmesan Plus Pasta
Farro With Vegetables
Farro with Red Bell Pepper and Tomatoes I should have called this lunch in a jar. Since I acquired soy sensitivity I have had to learn to plan. I’m not talking about what are you going to do tomorrow, or where are you going on vacation. I mean I always have to be mindful of … [Read more...] about Farro With Vegetables
Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars
Peanut Butter & Jelly Bars I made my own peanut butter, I made my own jelly, and then I made peanut butter and jelly bars. … [Read more...] about Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars