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Lemon Lovers' Lemon Bars
These are the lemon bars Ive been craving! I always loved my moms recipe, which is virtually identical to the one in my red Betty Crocker cookbook. However, as my tastes and preferences have changed, I outgrew the classic. The shortbread crust is delicious, but it loses its crisp, flaky texture... Read more...
Published 7 hours ago
Crab Cakes with Green Mango Salsa
Does anyone make crab cakes at home anymore? I don't think I've ever ordered one in a restaurant, but I know they are usually one of the most popular things on the menu. When I worked at Legal Seafoods, they were a perennial bestseller, appearing in, I believe, three different guises on the... Read more...
Published 4 days ago
Shellfish with Roasted Cauliflower, Raisins and Olives
This is a really tasty main dish that I made awhile ago and have had on my list of "blogs to write" ever since. It does that sweet and sour thing I like so much--think about eggplant caponata, the relish made with vinegar and raisins. Like caponata, this dish also has olives, which provide the... Read more...
Published 1 week ago
Creamy Fava Bean Soup with Mint
Does that photo of a simple (yet elegantly presented) soup get you excited? Not really? Well, it should! No, it's not a fudgy brownie or a tender scone, but it's been making me incredibly happy lately.Since I made this Carrot-Curry Soup, I've been having a field day with my immersion blender. And... Read more...
Published 2 weeks ago
Derby Day Brownies with Bourbon-Soaked Raisins
Let me start by saying that putting raisins in brownies is not something I would normally do. With a few notable exceptions (chocolate dipped strawberries come to mind), I don't usually like chocolate and fruit together. When I came across a brownie recipe with raisins that actually sounded... Read more...
Published 3 weeks ago
Lemon Buttermilk Scones with Currants
I found a great scone recipe last week. I had a craving for lemon scones, or more specifically for that bright, fruity flavor you get when you pack a scone or a pancake with citrus zest. I had buttermilk on hand from making yet another batch of these whole wheat-cornmeal biscuits (mentioned in... Read more...
Published 4 weeks ago
Red Wine Risotto with Sausage, Arugula and Caramelized Onions
I know Im not the first to use red wine in a risotto dish, but it sure looks cool, doesnt it? Ive wanted to try it for ages, and Im thrilled that I managed to combine the red wine with such delicious and complementary ingredients.If youve been reading my blog for awhile, you may remember a post... Read more...
Published 4 weeks ago
Buckwheat Crepes of Brittany
I know the last post was on pancakes, but this is a breakfast recipe I've been wanting to post for a little while now. Plus, it would be a great dinner too, so there you go.These crepes are made with buckwheat flour and served in the style of Brittany where they are a local favorite. There was a... Read more...
Published 1 month ago
Orange-Ricotta Pancakes with Almonds
The weekend is near (not a moment too soon!). Time for relaxing and cooking wonderful things for breakfast. And you dont have to eat it before noon to consider it breakfast " take it from me.I really like pancakes. Mike does not. As a food, he sees very little value in them. A lot of people... Read more...
Published 1 month ago
How I Diet (and Pasta with Broccoli Rabe)
I don't really diet actually. I'm big on balance, so if I've had a weekend of rich restaurant meals, I follow it up with nutritious food prepared very simply. The real trick is making satisfying meals that fill you up. Greens, for example, are easy to prepare healthfully and you can eat a bushel... Read more...
Published 1 month ago
Pear-Almond Tart
I bet a lot of you are recovered from any Easter celebrations by now. If so, you will want to try this excellent pear tart that I made for Easter. I, on the other hand, am in recovery from a weekend of delicious meals at my favorite Boston restaurants. Here's some of the things Mike and I ate... Read more...
Published 1 month ago
Thai Fried Hardboiled Eggs
If you still have hardboiled eggs leftover from Easter, heres the perfect way to save them from neglect. Its not complicated, but its so different that youve got to try it!This is a recipe from a Thai cookbook I bought when we were over there. It's one of those things where we looked at the... Read more...
Published 2 months ago