I bought a few Anjou pears with the intention of recreating a tart I enjoyed (a little too much) in France this past September. That tart didn't happen this weekend--I decided to make it my feature recipe for when I finally share the highlights of my Europe trip. Several weeks have passed ... Read More
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Basque Pumpkin Cornbread
Five years ago my husband and I spent a week in Basque country, mostly on the Spanish side but we also crossed the border to French territory. Our base for that visit was San Sebastian and with a few days dedicated to that area we were able to get a tiny feel for Basque culture. After a ... Read More
Slow Cooker Asian-Style Short Ribs
I served these short ribs as a secondary dish at this past weekend's party. I wanted to offer my guests an alternative in case lasagne didn't appeal to them. My inspiration for the recipe that came together here was the excellent version that I tasted at Lisa's (Authentic Suburban Gourmet). ... Read More
Stuffed Butternut Squash
By 11:30 last night the kitchen was back to pre-party condition, save for a packed refrigerator. Even with my friends taking home some of the leftovers I won't have need to cook for a week. Did I mention I cooked my favorite bolognese ragú with 10 pounds of meat? For 10 people? My fear of ... Read More
Chocolate Pound Cake
A few years ago I discovered my neighborhood used book store. It's a not-so-tiny-but-still-cozy place with a steady stream of previously-loved books flowing in. I don't know why it took me so long to realize that it would be a wonderful source for old cookbooks--maybe I feared that I'd hurt ... Read More
Homemade Spaghetti with Shallots, Sage, Lemons & Anchovies
I reached a very important cooking milestone this weekend. I learned to make my very own fresh pasta! I see you snickering. Big deal, you might say, and now I would tend to agree. I was just so intimidated by the process. I purchased my pasta-making equipment over three years ago and have ... Read More
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