I was having friends over for dinner the Sunday after Christmas, and was cooking a beef tenderloin as the main course. I wanted to make a fairly simple dinner, and decided that instead of making appetizers first, then having a … Continue reading →
As you all might know by now, I am a participating member of Daring Bakers. Each month we are given a baking challenge, and sometime during the month we complete the challenge, then post about it on the specified date … Continue reading →
One of the cookies I made for my holiday gifts were Gingersnaps. I love this recipe-it’s easy, and the cookies turn out good every time. If you want soft cookies, cook for a little less, and if you want crunchy … Continue reading →
Last year I made the matzo toffee, and it was great. I decided to try a different one this year, and it’s another keeper. Very easy to make, as long as you have a candy thermometer. I messed up, and … Continue reading →
Provencal Onion Tart (unfortunately, not the best photo) I have always wanted to make an onion tart, but like many other things I’ve wanted to make, I’ve just never gotten around to it. Last week I my husband and I … Continue reading →
This week’s soup came from Nancy. She had never made the soup before, but thought it sounded like a good soup for Christmas week. The recipe came from an old Bon Appetite issue. I had never had pumpkin soup before-lots … Continue reading →
I made a batch of biscotti today to add to my Christmas food gifts. The recipe is based on a recipe from the Tra Vigne Cookbook. I love the biscotti. It is made with turbinado sugar, which gives it a … Continue reading →