Corpse Reviver

Hair of the dog cures… do they work?

Or, do they just distract you? Whatever helps you forget that you’re miserables is worth a try, right? St George Absinthe makes a nice addition to that last version of this cocktail. There’s a nice heady rush of menthol that […]

Cherry Amaretto Jam

I love the crisp crunch of a fresh cherry. Sometimes, that bag of fresh cherries are a bit soft and ripe. That’s the perfect time to make a batch of jam.

Cherry Amaretto Jam

2 lbs cherries, well-washed and pitted 1 cup dried sour cherries 3 […]

Blue Chips & Avocado

It’s an incredible stretch to call this a recipe. But, I absolutely loved this meal and it was delicious. Taking those two facts into account, this makeshift snack/meal deserves to be noted. It was one of those days. I needed lunch and I needed it fast. Two minutes later, I […]

The Mozza Cookbook

The Mozza Cookbook

Sometimes it’s the simple things. In this case, it’s a recipe for long-cooked broccoli. Many people hate broccoli. But, I love it. It brings back many fond childhood memories. Many of those memories revolve around a holiday table filled with delicious food cooked with lots […]

Kale Mary

Inspired by this recipe at Serious Eats, I found myself drinking my favorite breakfast of the week. Using the juice of 1/2 of one extremely juicy lemon, lemon and freshly ground black pepper were the dominant flavors. Hints of fresh veggies were a lovely background note.

Kale Mary […]

Mayan Hot Chocolate

It’s official! We’ve survived the much-anticipated Mayan Apocalypse! So, let’s celebrate and make some hot chocolate. Adjust the recipe to your taste adding honey to finish your chocoalate or less cinnamon if you choose. But, try it with less sugar than you think you might enjoy. Mexican chocolate is quite […]

Baked Rigatoni With Gorgonzola Sauce

Super crazy rich… but, so good.

And, to make it even richer, I like to spoon mounds of ricotta down the center. Topped with grated cheese, those mounds of baked ricotta are a meal … or a delicious topping on a piece of grilled bread.

Baked […]

Sweet Buttermilk Cornbread

I’m running out of ways to differentiate my growing assortment of cornbread recipes. This one is a perfect combination of moist, tender and fluffy. And, a touch more sugar than usual almost puts this one in the dessert category. This was perfect with eggs and chili. It also made a […]

Hummus Balls

If you make hummus from scratch, there’s bound to be some left over.

Hummus Balls makes approximtely 16 balls

4-5 cups red curry hummus 1 onion, finely minced 5 cloves garlic, finely minced olive oil, as needed 2 cups corn tortillas, ground to crumbs 1 egg, […]

Spiced Cranberries

This year’s spiced cranberries are just about gone. And, we’re not just putting it on the turkey and turkey sandwiches. It’s also delicious on a buttered baguette, yogurt and müesli.

Spiced Cranberries makes almost 4 cups

2 bags cranberries (2 – 12 oz bags) 1 1/2 […]