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…
Recipes
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…
Ginger-pomegranate Punch
Ginger-pomegranate Punch 2 cups pomegranate juice, chilled 2 cups vodka 1/3 cup fresh lime juice, plus 1 lime, thinly sliced 3 cups ginger beer, chilled…
Vin Brulè (Italian Mulled Wine)
You must try this recipe for my favorite cold-weather concoction! A full-bodied red wine is flavored with aromatic spices and a hint of sweet,…
Roast Quail with Pomegranate
Working with the beautiful recipes of Mimi Thorisson for the December issue of Food & Wine Italia inspired me to try my hand at…
Turkey Leg Roulade with Herbs and Cranberries
Turkey Leg Roulade with Herbs and Cranberries 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped 1/4 cup fresh rosemary, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped…
Chestnut Focaccia with Pancetta and Rosemary
You’re going to love this recipe, which is easier than it looks and absolutely delicious. This focaccia makes for a great festive appetizer or…
Sweet & Spicy Almonds
Here is the third and final recipe I prepared for a collaboration with the Almond Board of California. These roasted almonds make for a festive…
White Chocolate Chip Cookies with Cranberries
White Chocolate Chip Cookies with Cranberries 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (120 grams) firmly packed light brown sugar* 8 tablespoons (115…
Cranberry-Pistachio Biscotti
Cranberry-Pistachio Biscotti 2 cups (260 g) all-purpose flour 1 cup (200 g) sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 large eggs 1…
Tiramisu cookies
Here I am with a new recipe for #MyXmasCookies! Inspired by the brilliant Italian dessert that is tiramisu, these bite-sized, cream-filled treats delight the…