White Chocolate Fudge Pie
You would think I would be over pies. It is true that after writing Everything Pie (due out in September and available for pre-order at the link to your right) I would never want to bake another pie again. For a while that was true, but after a few pie-free months I noticed that I did not feel the same instant aversion to pie as I had. In fact, last week I actually had a craving for pie. Specifically one made with white chocolate...
Steak Salad with Poached Egg and Creamy Chive Dressing
What? She made a salad? Oh yes, she sure did! Despite what some may think, I do enjoy a good salad. That said, I am not a weeds and lemon juice kind of gal (no offense to those of you who are). If you are going to feed me salad there are a few requirements that must be met (not that I am difficult to live with). First, it has to be hearty. Steak, chicken, eggs, or even beans are a must on a salad because I need protein to keep...
Independence Day Round-Up!!
Happy Independence Day!! If you live in the States it is time for fireworks, parades, and celebrating the birth of our nation. I am planning to spend a great deal of this long weekend in my kitchen because what celebration is complete with out some really good food? I am always looking for inspiration, and if you are too then I think I can help! Below are my picks for this year’s 4th of July festivities. ‘Big Evil’...
Quick Sour Cream Cinnamon Rolls
Boy, has it been a LONG week … For the second time in three weeks I have gone AWOL, and I am sorry for that. I was hoping that after my last bout of family related drama things would quiet down, but it was not to be. Last week my father was feeling a little funny, and his blood pressure was pretty high, so he went to the hospital. After testing they found that he would need bypass surgery … sooner rather than later. He...
Sour Cream Snickerdoodles
Sometimes you will be bopping along, and then … WHAM!! Life is unpredictable. Often when you least expect it things go all pear shaped. That has happened in my life over the last week, and it is also why I have been relatively quiet. Things are working themselves out now, but it will be a long journey for everyone involved. I decided, if I had to deal with the stress of family related drama, that a big plate of cookies would...
Beef Short Rib Tamales
I am really quite a tamale snob. Let me explain. You see, the ratio of well prepared tamales to terrible tamales is currently around 1 to 100. What makes a bad tamale? First, the masa. A bad tamale has either dry, crumbly masa, or gooey, undercooked masa. Typically you see the former, which is why a lot of tamales are served with some sort of chili sauce to disguise their crimes against corn. Second, bad tamales have a greasy...
