As 2024 comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on the traditions that bring us comfort, joy, and a little extra hope as we step into a new year. Across the globe, people have their own special ...
When it’s my turn to make desserts, my go-to are usually pies, crisps and cobblers. For me, these desserts are much easier to prepare, probably because they are more formula-driven than recipe-driven ...
You likely have heard of samosas, a spiced potato or sometimes meat filled fried pastry. They are flavorful, crispy, and filling-amazing little treat. Burmese-style samosas are a bit different. Thoke ...
Last month, I wrote about my love for homemade Parmesan stock. While it is absolutely the “secret weapon for soup season” as I claimed, I want to demonstrate a different use for the stock which is ...
If you’ve been to one of my classes or read my previous blogs, you probably know that South American cuisine is one of my favorite topics. There’s something about the bold, fresh flavors and ...
Many regions have their own variations of rice porridge, but "gruel" or the boiling of starchy foods dates back to prehistoric times where it was an early application of harnessing fire and cooking. ...
A couple of years ago, I professed my love of bagels in my blog Everything Bagel Strata. It’s a delicious way to enjoy the classic savory flavors of everything bagels, smoked salmon, cream cheese and ...
Chewy, Chocolatey and Festive: Hot Cocoa-Peppermint Cookies for the Holidays
Now that another Thanksgiving is in the books, we’re on a fast track to the winter holidays. This can mean a lot of different things to many people, but for me, my holidays always revolve around ...
When it comes to cookies, snickerdoodles hold a special place in my heart and are the first cookie I make each holiday season. Their soft, buttery centers paired with the slight tang of cream of ...
For a lot of us, the holiday season evokes many memories. I love looking back at the traditions we had as a family when I was growing up, and it’s fun to recognize how they evolved into traditions ...
