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La Cucina With a collection of cookbooks that numbers in the hundreds, I know a thing or two about cookbooks. La Cucina is a real winner. 2,000 recipes are labeled by region. And, when recipes overlap regions, multiple variations of the most common traditional recipes are available for comparison. La […]
With just a handful of ingredients, this dish is quick, tasty and incredibly satisfying. A crisp top is created by the use of cream and feta. We meticulously consume each crispy bit off the top first. (Do you see the light spot in the middle of my photo? …someone stole […]
I can’t seem to get gingerbread out of my mind. So, in an attempt to reduce the damage, I’ve slashed the fat in half. This is one of my favorite gingerbread recipes. It’s quick, simple and full of flavor. Is it the same with half of the fat? Honestly, no. […] Gingerbread Biscotti In our house, biscotti means a delicately sweet twice-baked cookie flavored with vanilla and ground fennel. But, around the holidays, we throw out all the stops. Hazelnuts, chocolate, chestnuts and gingerbread spice appear at random. To me, nothing says Christmas more than a house bursting with the scent […]
Three Bean BBQ Baked Beans 1/2 cup dried black beans 1/2 cup dried navy beans 1/2 cup pinto beans water 2 cups beef stock 3 cups BBQ Brisket Sauce 1 tsp crushed red pepper 1 1/2 tsp black pepper 5 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp cumin […]
After days of high maintenance cooking, I’m ready for an easy dinner. BBQ beef brisket fits the bill to perfection. With only a handful of ingredients, the result is surprisingly good for faux barbecue. brisket of beef 2 cups of your favorite BBQ Sauce 1 can diced tomatoes […]
I remember my mother making stuffed mushrooms for every Thanksgiving… well, maybe it was just every Thanksgiving of my grade school years. Lately, we’ve dropped the habit. But, this is a great way to use leftover stuffing. And, they’re a great little blast from Thanksgiving days of my past.
Coconut Bread Pudding 1/2 loaf stale bread processed to crumbs (4 1/2 cups) 1 cup sweetened coconut shreds, ground in a food processor 2 cups plain yogurt 4 eggs 1 heaping cup of sugar 1/2 cup coconut rum Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine […]
Gingerbread 2 1/3 cups AP Flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 heaping tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground clove 1 cup butter 2/3 cup sour cream 1 cup molasses 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 3/4 cup hot water
Mostarda has a variety of regional adaptations within Italy. Mostarda di Cremona is a variant that is relatively easy to find in the US. And, foods that are easily accessible work their way into the fabric of our cooking. The version below is a basic recipe for mostarda that I […] |
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