I have been out of commission again. It has been a crazy year. Once I was on the road to recovery I found myself wanting something comforting. Something homey. Something easy. So Italian Sausage, broccoli rabe and Roasted Tomatoes. Few ingredients, easy to put together. … [Read more...] about Italian Sausage, Broccoli Rabe and Roasted Tomatoes
Apple Sharlotka
For those of you that have company coming, and maybe they are not fond of pumpkin or they are simply pumpkined out, may I suggest a delicious apple cake. I happened upon a Russian Grandmother’s cake called Apple Sharlotka. I read that it is a common cake and easily put together. … [Read more...] about Apple Sharlotka
Buttermilk Walnut Snack Cake with Penuche Frosting
I found this cake on line and have wanted to make it for a long time. The frosting brought back childhood memories. It is the same as the cake my oldest sister used to make when I was a kid. It seems many of the recipes I remember have been lost or forgotten. It is so strange … [Read more...] about Buttermilk Walnut Snack Cake with Penuche Frosting
Mocha Cream Hazelnut Torte
Ever since I made the Roasted Butternut Squash With Browned Butter and Hazelnuts I thought there must be a better way to remove those darn stubborn skins from hazelnuts. I had roasted them in the oven and then while still hot rubbed them in a towel until the skin came off. Well … [Read more...] about Mocha Cream Hazelnut Torte
Grilled Pattypan Squash with Hot Chorizo Vinaigrette
I like to stop by to see what Chef John has been making. He posts a video that is about five to six minutes long. I think of it as culinary school in five minutes and not just instruction but a visual of how to treat food. When I saw his Pattypan Squash With Chorizo Vinaigrette I … [Read more...] about Grilled Pattypan Squash with Hot Chorizo Vinaigrette
Fish With Roasted Tomatillos and Potatoes
At work on a cold wet winter day we used to order in Mexican chicken soup for lunch. Everyone agreed it could cure what ever ailed you. I always asked that they hold the cilantro for mine. I am in the “no cilantro for me” group. … [Read more...] about Fish With Roasted Tomatillos and Potatoes
Pappardelle with Summer Vegetables
I asked my friend if she ever goes to her favorite restaurant anymore. She hadn’t mentioned going for a long time. She said no, they couldn’t be trusted to eat there anymore since they lose all sense of propriety and overindulge. I laughed at that, but then I thought, well, that … [Read more...] about Pappardelle with Summer Vegetables
Roasted Butternut Squash with Browned Butter and Hazelnuts
I had a recipe failure this week. I rechecked the recipe to see if I had misread it. No I had not. While the final product tasted good, I am sure I could not convince anyone it was worth making since it was so unattractive; I had a difficult time with it myself. In fact I just … [Read more...] about Roasted Butternut Squash with Browned Butter and Hazelnuts
Pork Medallions Sauté with Figs
I am always conflicted about how much non-food related matters to share with all of you. I wanted to explain my absence, but I don’t want to depress you. I want my blog to be all about the fun things; things that are helpful or amusing. My blog has given me so much and I want you … [Read more...] about Pork Medallions Sauté with Figs
