Meat Loaf with Scratch Tomato Sauce

Meatloaf, red sauce, mashed potatoes and baby peas… is there a more comforting meal? And, somehow, it’s still all about the meatloaf sandwiches.

Scratch Tomato Sauce

4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup water splash of red wine vinegar 3 Tablespoons sugar 1 bay leaf 1/4- […]

Anise Biscotti

This is, without a doubt, the best sweet nibble to accompany your espresso.

Anise Biscotti

2 1/4 cups AP flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

1 1/4 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 Tablespoon anise seed, freshly […]

Rum Raisin Bread Pudding

There are two styles of bread pudding. There’s the creamy custardy type with chunks of identifiable bread. The other type is a dense, heavy (bordering on clunky) style that can be sliced into wedges. I enjoy both. The denser, sliceable style opens itself up to a number of sauce options. […]

Crumb Cake

It’s what’s for breakfast! (on special occasions)

Freshly ground Mexican cinnamon and nutmeg are the secret to this recipe. The fragrance is surprisingly rich even with the relatively small amounts used.

Next time, I’ll experiment with buttermilk in lieu of the yogurt.

Crumb Cake […]

Braised Pork Chops with Tomato & Peppers

Braised Pork Chops with Tomato & Peppers

1 large can (28 oz) diced tomatoes 4-5 green & red sweet peppers 1 large onion, diced olive oil, as needed 1 tsp red pepper flakes 1 tsp black pepper 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 Tbsp paprika

1/2″ […]

Key Lime Quick Bread

This is a lovely quick bread with a dense texture similar to pound cake. But, it’s quite tart… by design. I love the sweet-tart aspect of lemon bars. So, my intent was to mimic that in a cake. Some might find it to be too tart. So, consider this fair […]

Nero di Seppia

Usually, I avoid any recipe included in product packaging. But, when that product is imported, I’m drawn to read every bit of the label. Once again, that inclination was rewarded with this fabulous recipe for Nero di Seppia. The meal and preparation take on an added charm when that translation […]

Empire Love

The Empire Apple

This is an apple worthy of much love. Taking all the best of a McIntosh (flavor) and all of the best from a Red Delicious (crunch), you’re rewarded with the best of both worlds. But, like all great loves, you must take the good with […]

Slow Roasted Garlic …or Garlic Confit

There are dozens of uses for this sweet & savory slow roasted garlic. To name a few… Spread it on toasted crusty bread. Use it as a condiment on a sandwich or burger. Add it to salads or salad dressings. Use it to add richness to a sauce, stew or […]

Garden 2010 — Last Call

The Rainbow Carrot Blend

One bucket of banana peppers & 4 cups of cherry tomatoes

…And, a handful of carrots

What’s for dinner? Roasted Peppers, Tomatoes, Sausage & Carrots

Vegetable & Sausage Roast

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