Homemade Flour Tortillas

Well, what did you think?  That I was going to give you a great recipe for refried beans, and not for the warm, soft, impossibly delicious tortillas that I slathered them on?  No way!  I wouldn’t leave you hangin’ like that.

King Cake with Blackberry Icing

King Cake with Blackberry Icing

In my humble opinion, if life gives you an opportunity to celebrate with pastry, then by all means, do it!  Even if it’s not your tradition, even if it’s not that big of a deal… why would you pass up an opportunity? That’s how I 

Pretzel Rolls

Pretzel Rolls

Is there anyone who doesn’t love a pretzel roll? To me, the perfect pretzel roll is flavorful, light and fluffy on the inside, with a dark brown, chewy (but not crisp) crust, and a hefty sprinkle of salt on top.  All the best parts of 

Quick and Easy Hamburger Buns

Quick and Easy Hamburger Buns

I’m going to apologize in advance.  This would have been a better post to share in May, when there was a whole season of burger and hot dog eating ahead of us.  But at least I got it in before the mother of all backyard-barbecue 

Rhubarb and Vanilla Sugar Scones

Rhubarb and Vanilla Sugar Scones

The original name for these scones was, “Naughty Rhubarb Scones”.  Which is appropriate.  I’ve been a bad girl. I haven’t been feeling very well (summer colds are evil), so when my parents came to pick up my little guy for an outing, my mother sent 

Asparagus, Fingerling Potato, and Goat Cheese Pizza

Asparagus, Fingerling Potato, and Goat Cheese Pizza

This recipe comes with a pretty serious warning: once you start making your own pizza dough and keeping it handy in the freezer… you will not. stop. making. pizza.  For a long time, I thought pizza was one of those things best left to the 

Laugenbrezel (German Pretzels)

Laugenbrezel (German Pretzels)

In your circles, do you have “inside” foods?  You know, like foods that are kind of like an inside joke, except they’re no joke at all/  A food that when you mention it, everyone gets this knowing look on their faces, because they understand that 

Browned Butter Banana Bread with Blueberries

Browned Butter Banana Bread with Blueberries

Browned butter banana bread with blueberries? I know what you’re thinking: Someone has been reading too much Dr. Seuss.  And you may be right, I have.  But, if loving alliteration (and browned butter) is wrong, then I don’t want to be right. I’ve made my share 

No-Knead Bread

No-Knead Bread

So, how’s everyone doing with their New Year’s resolutions?  While I sincerely wish you all the best in your endeavours, I can’t say I commiserate.  I’ve resolved to no longer make New Year’s resolutions.  Because really, things that seem like such a great idea at 

Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Chocolate Zucchini Bread

So, I promised you a few days ago that I’d share the recipe that keeps me from getting sick of zucchini at times when my garden seems to be spitting it out faster than I can handle. Without further ado, here it is… Chocolate Zucchini