I was asked to make some kind of squash dish for my nephew’s moving-away-for-school-and-girlfriend dinner. Because my sister was roasting prime rib (was that ever good!), I wanted to take something special. I took a chance on this somewhat-time-consuming recipe, which tasted and looked great. Winter squash is a favorite vegetable at our … View Post
Orange Roll Baked Oatmeal
My husband eats a banana and cereal with blueberries almost every morning. I need more variety. When I wrote this, it was Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. Even I can’t do that, as much as I love ice cream. But because I love breakfast foods (and him), I do like to shake it … View Post
Derby Tassies (easy holiday treat)
There is something magical about the traditional Kentucky combination of chocolate, pecans and bourbon. I first made these tasty miniature tarts, adapted from A Taste of Kentucky‘s recipe for Racehorse Tarts, for a Kentucky Derby party we had years ago. They have since become part of my Christmas baking tradition. They make a great gift, … View Post
Nut-Crusted Grouper with, uh, Flambe Sauce
It’s always nice to find out what won’t make you panic. I did something stupid today, but no real harm came of it (though studies show a good scare takes seconds off your life). I was making a browned butter topping for fish, and I was in a hurry. While the amber butter was still on … View Post
Holy Mole Pecans
These nuts, named for the spicy Mexican sauce that contains chocolate, were a hit with spice-loving friends at a game night. That dose of chocolate didn’t hurt! They’re a little rich, a little sweet and a little spicy. Watch out; they’re addictive. The recipe is from Party Nuts! by Sally Sampson. I found the baking … View Post