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…
American Recipes
Salted Caramel Brownies
Before last Friday, I was pretty sure my brownies were the best in town. Not because I have delusions of culinary grandeur, but because…
Chipotle Cheese Wafers
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…
Chocolate Birthday Cake with Espresso Frosting
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…
Pumpkin Spice Cookies with Brown Butter Icing
Every fall I look for any excuse use squash. As soon as the weather changes I begin craving pumpkin everything: soups, tarts, quiches, puree’,…
Banana Nut Pancakes
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…….
Improvised, International Chicken Mole
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…
Grilled Flatbread
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…
Grilled Rosemary Shrimp Skewers
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,…
Summer Grilling Guide
Almost exactly one year ago I found myself hauling a 90 pound (40 kg) cardboard box into the San Antonio, Texas airport and checking…
Chilled Avocado, Cucumber & Mint Soup
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…
Arugula & Potato Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
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,…
Cheesecake with Stawberries
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…
Some Hamburger How-to
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…
Easter Lambycakes, or Coconut Cupcakes
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…