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12 June 2015
Rhubarb Cake
A belated birthday cake for my husband, featuring his favorite, rhubarb.
14 November 2015
Grandma’s date nut bread - classic recipe
My grandmother’s recipe for date-nut bread, always on our table for Thanksgiving.
10 January 2014
Lighter panettone bread pudding
Fewer calories and less fat in my holiday bread pudding.
3 February 2011
Roast chicken with Meyer lemons
ROAST CHICKEN WITH MEYER LEMONS: A Meyer lemon is just about my favorite fruit. It has a thin skin, is incredibly juicy and tastes much sweeter than any other (...)
18 January 2013
Grandma's meyer lemon custard soufflé
My grandmother’s lemon pudding cake recipe, an old family favorite, updated using Meyer lemons.
10 May 2012
Goat Milk Flan
Inspired by a terrific dessert at Frontera Grill in Chicago, this rich flan is a crowd-pleaser.
15 February 2013
Leek and Goat Cheese Tart
A rich savory tart flavored with tangy goat cheese and studded with sautéed leeks.
7 October 2016
Celebrating fall and year end with new apple cake recipe
Celebrating Fall and the end of a long year with a new apple cake recipe.
22 April 2016
Meyer lemon dark and stormy cocktail
A cocktail to celebrate my ongoing recovery from hand surgeries, and featuring my favorite fruit, the Meyer lemon.
4 February 2012
Skinny Brownies
A low calorie recipe for homemade brownies from scratch.
7 March 2014
Traditional Irish Coffee
The classic Irish hot toddy.
1 March 2013
Red Onion Marmalade
A savory jam from slowly cooking red onions in a sweet and sour base.
5 December 2014
Holiday Eggnog Bread
Simple quick eggnog bread for the holidays.
22 October 2016
Triple ginger and pear chutney
Homemade pear chutney with spicy accents of ginger.
22 May 2015
Pennsylvania Dutch warm potato salad
A perfect “side” for your Memorial Day weekend gatherings.
21 June 2013
Chilled tomato basil soup
A simple chilled tomato soup with fresh basil.
17 December 2010
Caramelized Onion Pudding
A rich side dish that pairs well with meat and poultry. Make sure you take the time to caramelize the onions…
6 May 2016
Rhubarb Ricotta Cake
Simple but rich-tasting rhubarb ricotta cake.
9 December 2011
Christmas Fruitcake Cookies
I turned my fruitcake recipe into fruitcake cookies this Christmas.
23 August 2013
Summer Sweet Corn Relish
A simple sweet corn relish to accompany grilled fish and chicken.
21 October 2010
Simple Mushroom Soup
mushroom soup: a simple recipe for homemade mushroom soup that can be served either as a starter or for a main course.
5 July 2011
Watermelon margaritas
watermelon margaritas: a gorgeous summer cocktail, a twist on the classic margarita.