Fish Pontchartrain
Life is beautiful. Not to say it is not busy, because my plate is overflowing at the moment, but amid the hustle and bustle beautiful things have been happening. First, I got to visit my best friend and her family in the UK where we had a lovely side trip to Wales. Second, my brother got married to a great girl and I got to make their cakes. Third, my Aunt Ruby is out of the hospital and I am going to see her in a few days. ...
BBQ Pork Panini
Once a year, or so, I go on a big trip. By big I mean international or at least cross-country. This year my trip is to England to see my best friend and her family. I tend to need a lot of preparation for international trips, which means I do not have a lot of time for baking and cooking complicated meals. That does not mean I want to eat fast-food or junk. What I do is think of fast meals that I can have ready in minutes with...
Almond Apricot Cake
I am in love with almond flour. I discovered almond flour during the holidays while trying to find a way to make some low-carb cookies and cakes for my father. Not all almond flour is created equal. There are some brands available in the grocery store that have a very gritty texture which I do not enjoy. A gluten-free friend of mine suggested I try the almond flour from Honeyville Farms and I am so glad she did. The texture is...
‘Super Evil’ Bacon Meatballs
I would like to ask my cardiologist to forgive me for what I am about to do … When ever you see a show about ‘extreme’ cuisine, or read an article about the ultimate (Insert Food Item Here), there is a pretty good chance that the ‘extreme’ item will include some bacon. Bacon has reached almost mythical status in the food world. Its presence in a recipe can create instant appeal and desirability. So,...
Gooey Chocolate Coconut Bars
I think I may have a little-itty-bitty problem. It is not a serious problem, but it is a little consuming. I can’t seem to stop craving chocolate and coconut. With that said, please excuse me for yet another chocolate and coconut dessert. I pinky-swear that the next few desserts will be sans coconut, and I am pretty sure pinky-swears are legally binding. What is really funny about this dessert is I was thinking of the...
Chocolate Banana Bread
I’m a bad baker. Over the weekend I discovered, much to my shock and horror, that I had run out of butter. It does not happen often and I actually buy two or three pounds at a time as to have plenty on hand at all times. When I do run out I usually discover it while in the middle of baking something and it honestly makes me feel a little edgy. For the most part butter is my fat of choice for baking, but in cake baking oil...
