Banana Soy Muffins
The inspiration for both this recipe and photo came from a beautiful book I recently acquired. Like so many of the food publications that…
The inspiration for both this recipe and photo came from a beautiful book I recently acquired. Like so many of the food publications that…
Before last Friday, I was pretty sure my brownies were the best in town. Not because I have delusions of culinary grandeur, but because…
One of the worst things about growing up with health-conscious parents was bringing a lovingly packed, health-conscious lunch to the elementary school cafeteria. I…
Here’s the recipe for my birthday present to myself this year: a heavenly-rich dark chocolate layer cake with an espresso buttercream frosting… Happy Birthday…
Every fall I look for any excuse use squash. As soon as the weather changes I begin craving pumpkin everything: soups, tarts, quiches, puree’,…
A week ago, I didn’t think my standard banana pancake recipe could get any better. It was simple, flavorful, quick, and always a crowd-pleaser…….
I’ve been on a Tex-Mex craze lately. Maybe it’s because I didn’t make it back to Texas this summer and I’m craving some of…
I just can’t resist posting one last grill recipe for the final days of an all-too-fleeting summer. I’ve been intrigued by grilled flatbreads for…
I’m officially on vacation, which means I won’t cook anything that I can’t throw on the grill… These shrimp kabobs are delicious and flavorful,…
Almost exactly one year ago I found myself hauling a 90 pound (40 kg) cardboard box into the San Antonio, Texas airport and checking…
It’s hot. Really, really hot. One of the many habits I’ve adopted from Italians is an unhealthy obsession with the weather, and in a…
I’ve never been the hugest mayonnaise fan. I know this is just the nth confession that seemingly disqualifies me from properly representing American cuisine,…
I’m pleased to announce that, due to popular request and number of registrations, I’ll be hosting a second session of my Cakes & Sweets…
We had a great time last Friday at the hamburger lesson in collaboration with Laboratorio Cingoli. We all got our hands dirty forming and flipping…
I wasn’t the biggest Easter fan as a child. The day usually began with my mother having a nervous breakdown over a disastrous lamb…