Key Lime Pie Ice Cream

We love key limes. And, we adore this ice cream. So, it’s mandatory to have a supply of key lime juice and zest available at all times …Seriously, at all times.

I always buy extra bags of key limes when they’re available. Most large bags of key limes […]

Griddle-Fried Duck Eggs

The most important part about griddle frying?

Get the griddle good and hot before cracking your eggs. But, not too hot… or you’ll burn the butter. There’s a fine line between hot and smoking hot. Hot is good. Smoking hot is bad. (When it comes to cooking, that […]

…Almost a Cuban Sandwich

The search to find good Cuban bread in Atlanta is a serious challenge. So, until I learn to bake my own, I’ll be substituting my favorite baguette in its place. Since this is “almost” a Cuban sandwich, I’ve also decided to crisp my baguette in the oven in lieu of […]

Carrot Banana Bread

This simple loaf smells like banana bread. But, it tastes more like carrot cake.

Carrot Banana Bread makes one full-sized loaf

2 carrots 2 bananas 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 cups AP flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 […]

Garden 2011 — Herb Additions

Thai Basil

The herbs are doing beautifully. So, we decided to add 2 Thai Basil, 2 Sicilian Oregano, and 2 Mother of Thyme (AKA Creeping Thyme).

Sicilian Oregano

Wild Mountain Mint

…gorgeously mingling with purple violas […]

Blueberry Oatmeal Bars

These are essentially a cookie. So, I’d never suggest eating these for breakfast on a daily basis. But, one small bar on rare occasions makes a nice breakfast treat. Add a banana and a small vanilla yogurt. And, you’ve got a real breakfast. Sure, it’s not one you’d want to […]

Super Simple Carrot Salad

One day, I was grating vegetables in a food processor for a quick vegetable stock. Hungry and looking for a way to use up a bit of roughly minced carrot , I whipped up this super simple salad. And, now, it’s one of my favorite companions to a quick weekday […]

Oatmeal Peach Crisp

Is there anything better than biting into a tender peach? The feel of the soft velvety skin brushes your tongue as a rush of sweet juice fills your mouth. All the while, the heady scent of the sugary ripe fruit washes over you.

If anything can come close […]

White Cheddar Mac & Cheese

There is absolutely nothing light about this version of macaroni and cheese. As a matter of fact, it’s the exact opposite. It’s totally rich, creamy and full of great cheese flavor.

White Cheddar Mac & Cheese makes one large casserole

1 lb penne, cooked al dente […]

Almond Quince Tart

If’ I had a jar of raspberry jam on hand, you would be seeing a recipe for Linzer torte. This almond quince tart makes a very satisfactory second choice.

Almond Quince Tart

Tart Shell:

1 cup blanched almonds 1 scant cup AP flour 1/2 […]