What’s the Story, Morning Glory?

Most of us search for a quick, healthy way to start the day, and one of my favorites is a little gem I call a Morning Glory.

What is a Morning Glory? I like to call it a whole-grain scone without…

Island Souvenir? Preheat Oven For Tropical Cookies

Recently a great friend of mine took a family vacation to Hawaii.  There was surfing, snorkeling, and general beach frolicking in paradise, plus plenty of relaxing in the sunshine. But the best part of this family trip was that my dear…

Tarte Tatin

Tarte Tatin, also known as an upside-down apple tart, is a classic French dessert that is a show-stopper on the table and yet one of the easiest desserts to pull off. It was created by the Tatin sisters in the…

Fish Curry

One of my favorite ways to serve fish to my family is in curry, a great dish that is fairly inexpensive to prepare. Use seasonal veggies — they are always the cheapest. Carefully select the fish, and you should have…

Le Poirat

Pears are plentiful and gorgeous this time of year, so pick up a few extra and make a delightfully simple dessert. Le Poirat, or simply Pear Tart, is a traditional French dessert that is certain to warm your soul.
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Pumpkin Cornmeal Bread

With the great deals on pumpkin and other post-holiday ingredients right now, it’s a great time to share one of my favorite breads.  Pumpkin cornmeal is a nice change from traditional rolls or even traditional cornbread.  Make just a batch…

Chocolate Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Chocolate and peanut butter makes a good cookie. But what happens when you add MORE chocolate? I have to say this is a little bit of cookie perfection. When Westley took his first bite he said, “Oh, honey, we should…

Christmas Croissants

Christmas morning at my house traditionally starts with one ooooey gooey treat: Cinnamon Rolls.

So why am I writing about croissants today? Well, it appears that there is a bit of a mutiny happening under our roof. Dad is on Team…

BBQ Pork Sandwich

During the hustle and bustle of our week with school, meetings, doctor appointments, jiu-jitsu classes, music practice and just normal daily running around, dinner can be an afterthought. Time to dust off the slow cooker. What can be more comforting…

Cranberry Upside-Down Cake

Keeping with traditional holiday foods is important in creating family memories, good or bad.

When I was a kid my grandmother’s contribution to the holiday meal was a concoction we always refer to as holiday salad. How this dish had the…