Healthy chocolate chip muffins
Juanita started 2nd grade today, she bravely marched off to school this morning with her oversized backpack and several less teeth than last…
Peach Crumb Cake
This irresistibile peach crumb cake tastes like summer should. Half crumble, half cake, this dessert defies traditional dessert definitions and is in a category…
Cherry Pie
Cherry pie 2 cold pie crust disks, (recipe follows) 4 cups pitted fresh cherries (about 2 1/2 pounds unpitted) 3/4 cup (150 g) sugar…
Venice with kids
Venice has always made me feel like a child: exuberant, overly-excited with a youthful level of wonder and awe. So when I was invited…
Mustard-Seared Hamburgers
‘Tis the season for grilling! What better way to kick off my yearly BBQ marathon than with a good, old-fashioned hamburger? I used a…
Apricot Jam Hand Pies
I’ve made delicious hand pies in the past, but this recipe (adapted from Joy the Baker) trumps all that came before. The crust is…
Zucchini, feta and mint tart
I know I’m getting old because my favorite moment of the week is no longer Friday night, it’s Tuesday morning. Instead of planning my…
Strawberry-Lemon Scones
There is a bit of confusion surrounding the definition of “scones” and (as usual) when there is any misunderstanding within the English language, it’s America’s…
Asparagus and Radish Tarts
When I went to the market this week, I was overwhelmed by the signs of spring offered by every vendor: fresh peas, strawberries, friar’s…
Banana-Almond Pancakes
I’ve had a lot of requests for alternative pancakes lately, so I’ve been experimenting with different techniques. The following recipe is both gluten-free and…
Triple Lemon Bundt Cake
I love lemon desserts, especially lemon cakes, so when we went to the seaside over the weekend and I found our lemon tree overflowing…
Almond Layer Cake with Mascarpone Icing
I am so proud of this statuesque dessert. Moist, tender almond cake layers are piled high between thick mounds of mascarpone and sour cream…
Apple pie
Here is my favorite apple pie recipe! Foolproof, and time-tested, she won’t let you down. Please follow carefully all of the chilling instructions, which…
Black-Eyed Peas with Chard and Cilantro Sauce
This bowl of warm, hearty black-eyed peas topped with a flavorful cilantro sauce, is my new favorite winter dish. I have to thank our…
Macaroni and Cheese
Real, creamy, cheesy, irresistible macaroni and cheese: there is just nothing like it! I would have liked to take a better photo for you…