We loved this barbecue sauce. I’ll make it again and again, I’m sure. It’s tangy and thick, and the cherry flavor comes through nicely. I made this for my husband’s birthday, so I was relieved it was so good. It also fits into my mission to cook from every cookbook I own; … View Post
Quinoa Salad With Vegetables and Orange Dressing
Quinoa: KEEN-wah or kee-NO-ah. Either way, it’s an Inca thing. My first attempt at cooking it was a lumpy, gummy disaster. Since then, my research showed that the proper ratio is 1 cup quinoa to 2 cups liquid. Some packages and recipes go with that; my initial foray into the so-called ancient grain (it is actually the seeds … View Post
Jazz up that roll of sugar cookie dough
I love having easy recipes on hand for those occasions when you need to come up with something fast. Maybe a friend needs to be cheered up. Your sister had a baby. Things are crap at work and you want to treat your colleagues. Your kid says, “Mom/Dad, I am supposed to take cookies to … View Post
Morning Banana Cake
This is my favorite banana bread. It’s moist and has a rich banana flavor. It doesn’t hurt, psychologically, that the recipe title includes the words “morning” and “cake.” I found the recipe on an online index of bed and breakfasts; it’s from Aravaipa Farms in Arizona. I usually skip the nuts because of family preferences, … View Post
Cherry Balsamic Pork Chops/Medallions
We love this recipe from Ellie Krieger’s The Food You Crave. As the talented Krieger notes, this is one dish that works better if you don’t use a nonstick pan. Those bits that get stuck to the pan and caramelize are loosened and added to the flavorful sauce when you deglaze the pan with the … View Post
