Chocolate Almond Toffee

Chocolate Almond Toffee

   Hello, friends.  It’s been so long since I’ve posted… have you forgotten about me?  I’ve been  lost in a whirlwind of work-completing, house-packing, stuff-moving, house-unpacking, baby-growing, and more recently, baby-waiting, that I just haven’t been able to take the time to pull together something 

David Lebovitz’s Herb Rub

David Lebovitz’s Herb Rub

Every year, I tell myself that instead of heading out to the mall, or knocking out half my Christmas wish list on Amazon, I’m going to spend my time making delicious homemade gifts for my family and friends.  And every year, I start with good 

Fresh Basil Pesto

Fresh Basil Pesto

Seems I’ve been so distracted going on and on about the waning summer months that I almost forgot about one of the absolute best things about the end of summer… the bounty that comes from my teeny tiny little garden.  Sure, there are hardships that 

Sauteed Radishes with Garlic

Sauteed Radishes with Garlic

Have you missed me? I’m sorry I’ve been MIA for the past few days. It isn’t so much me, or a lack of cooking. You see, it’s my computer. It was, well… struck by lightning. Actually, our house was struck by lightning, which somehow fried 

Bombay Cheese Dip

Bombay Cheese Dip

Usually when I do one of these posts, I think of a cute little story to tell you, or an amusing tale of how I came upon the recipe, blah, blah, blah.  But, this dip needs so such story.  Because I could fill pages and pages 

Mango and Red Onion Chutney

Mango and Red Onion Chutney

Every time I try a recipe from the now-defunct Gourmet, I get a little sad.  It was such a lovely magazine, and I have so many all-time favorite recipes that came from it’s colorful, inspiring pages.  Sigh.  What is the world coming to when there 

Beer-Braised BBQ Pork

Beer-Braised BBQ Pork

I made this barbecued pork on Sunday, and I have spent the past two days trying to think of how I can possibly tell you how delicious it is.  Truth is, I can’t.  My writing skills are failing me, and every time I try to 

Green Herb Dip

Green Herb Dip

Summer is almost here. I can officially wear flip-flops without my toes turning to ice, and I barely need a jacket to sit outside in the evening. The trees and flowers are green and gorgeous and hopeful, and I swear the smell of cut grass through 

Finocchio al Forno (Fennel Baked in Cream)

Finocchio al Forno (Fennel Baked in Cream)

I feel it’s only fair after subjecting you all to Brussels sprouts, and urging you to give them another try, that I give something a second try, too.  The tough part about that is… there are so few foods that I don’t like.  I will 

Tomato Sauce with Onion and Butter

Tomato Sauce with Onion and Butter

So, I was super excited to tell you about this amazing, simple recipe for one of the best tomato sauces I’ve ever had.  And then I googled it, to make it easier for me to include here, instead of typing it out from the cookbook.