Peach-Amaretto Sauce

Just trying to use up all that freezer jam. This is a great sauce for desserts. . . . → Read More: Peach-Amaretto Sauce

Has the internet taken the fun out of cooking?

How is that for a provocative title, fellow food bloggers? Please give me a minute to explain my question. (And there is a recipe for a great cake here!) . . . → Read More: Has the internet taken the fun out of cooking?

BLT Stir Fry with Oriental Noodles

Cleaning out the pantry and freezer and using kale from the garden. . . . → Read More: BLT Stir Fry with Oriental Noodles

A visit to an urban winery

A great place and a great kick-off to our wine adventure. . . . → Read More: A visit to an urban winery

Risotto with Caramalized Onions and Rosemary

OK—last year January and February led us through the soup challenge. For 2012, it is clean out the pantry. . . . → Read More: Risotto with Caramalized Onions and Rosemary

A Simple Plowman’s Lunch: Beer, Onion and Cheese Bread

This the latest post for Cook the Books Club, my ramblings on “Outlaw Cook,” and a recipe for “Plowman’s Lunch” Quick Bread. . . . → Read More: A Simple Plowman’s Lunch: Beer, Onion and Cheese Bread

Whole Grain “Peanut Butter and Jelly” Waffles

I needed something healthy to eat at least once this week! . . . → Read More: Whole Grain “Peanut Butter and Jelly” Waffles

Espresso Brownies with Bailey’s Ganache

I was inspired by a gluten-free espresso brownie recipe that I posted a couple of weeks ago. Here is my “regular” version kicked up a bit with some Bailey’s. . . . → Read More: Espresso Brownies with Bailey’s Ganache

Cupboard Cookies

I raided the freezer a couple of days ago for the raspberry pie. Today I hit the pantry. Do you have an assortment of baking chips left over from the holidays? Throw them into this cookie dough (with whatever else you can find in the pantry and cupboards). . . . → Read More: Cupboard Cookies

Raspberry n’ Wine Cream Pie

I raided the freezer and found lots of raspberries and a pie crust. (Thanks, mom!) . . . → Read More: Raspberry n’ Wine Cream Pie