There’s something about the aroma of an apple-cinnamon cake baking that says, “Welcome home!” This cake will stay moist for several days and is delicious as a dessert or an afternoon tea cake. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1⁄2 cups sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder...Read More
A simple, fall dessert — for a stunning presentation, plate with a dollop of whipped cream or a small scoop of vanilla ice cream. These baked pears are equally good served at brunch! INGREDIENTS: 4 pears, any variety, almost ripe (peeled) 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup butter 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1...Read More
This vintage recipe goes back to a 1956 Betty Crocker Cookbook! Simply combine the dry ingredients and add the milk to form a dough. Somewhere between a biscuit and a breadstick, these are very tasty served with a bowl of homemade tomato soup or a hearty bowl of stew. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup butter 2 1/4...Read More
Making this basic, homemade granola is extremely simple and economical. You can easily vary the ingredients to suit your own taste. INGREDIENTS: 3 cups organic quick-cooking oatmeal 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds 1/4 cup hulled sesame seeds 1/3 cup butter or vegetable oil 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 dash...Read More
The humble sweet potato is often forgotten until the winter holidays, but it pairs well as a side dish for many fall dishes like roast pork, pork chops or roasted chicken. INGREDIENTS: 6 sweet potatoes 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup bourbon 4 tablespoons butter Zest of 1 orange, grated METHOD: Preheat oven to...Read More
Serve this spicy curry with warm naan, pita bread, or fragrant jasmine rice. INGREDIENTS: 1 large eggplant 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste (available at Indian markets) 2 teaspoons garam masala (or more to taste) 1 tomato, diced 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1...Read More
Serve this flavorful vegetable tart with a robust red wine and simple green salad for dinner, or as a brunch dish. INGREDIENTS: Crust: 2 cups flour 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup water 1 egg 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp coarse grind black pepper Filling: 1 small eggplant, cut in half lengthwise and...Read More
Here’s an inexpensive, traditional Southern dish to show off those flavorful late summer tomatoes you just discovered at the farmers market. Think of this like quiche or a savory tart and enjoy a small slice of tomato pie with a healthy salad and a big glass of iced tea! INGREDIENTS: One 9-inch deep dish pie...Read More
A comforting grilled ham and cheese sandwich turns divine with a figgy relish and other quality ingredients. You can interpret this sandwich any way you like, but I am fond of it with thin slices of prosciutto and buttery Toma cheese, a semi-hard cow’s milk cheese from the Aosta region of Italy. Sprinkle with a...Read More
