Ranch dressing. My friend Sally has always been a fanatic about this mysterious ranch dressing. To me, it is mysterious. It’s American and having not really spent that much time in the U.S, I wasn’t really aware of it, or its legions of fans. So, back at the ranch, with […]
After one of those days where the best one can manage to scoff down is the stale remains of yesterday’s microwave popcorn, the thought of risotto for dinner is almost transedental. This risotto is sumptuous. It’s creamy, unapologetic and is the perfect anecdote to a bout of winter hungries. The […]
A day of misery and rain and nothing better to do than watch the Tony awards and curl up with a blondie (brownie’s sister). This recipe comes from Edd Kimber’s The Boy Who Bakes and is the perfect treat to bake on a cold winter’s day as it is full […]
Tonight I made Salt and Vinegar Macarons. They are not to everyone’s taste, but to a sophisticated palate, they are delightful. I especially love the textural contrast of the crunchy sea-salt flakes against the silky, balsamic vinegar ganache. Appearance-wise, they are a bit rough and ready as I could not […]
Nothing fills that lasagna-shaped hole in one’s tummy quite like lasagna… What better way is there to beat a cold winter’s day full of unforeseen stresses, trials and tests that with meaty layer upon meaty layer of cheesy, pasta-y goodness? I have actually never made lasagna before, but it should […]
Now that the chill of winter has set in, it’s time for comfort food to come out of hibernation. Enter the Streusel Apple Pie. Having a bag full of fresh mountain apples, I thought this pie looked just right for a lazy Monday afternoon snack. The recipe comes from winner […]
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