Let’s Get Corny! Skillet Cornbread!
When I was a kid, I loved having a corn muffin. I’d toast it and add sweet butter. I considered it an indulgent breakfast. When I got to the age
Welcome Pumpkin Season! Pumpkin Waffles!
Pumpkin has become like Christmas… the marketing push starts in August… and it’s just not time yet. No… a thousand times NO! I like certain flavors and foods to herald
A Chip Off The Ol’ Apple! Apple Chips!
Autumn is a welcome relief from the oppression of a summer filled with too many extremely hot and humid days. Although the weather hasn’t fully dipped into temperatures that harken
Cake for Breakfast! Carrot Cake Pancakes with Maple Cream Cheese Glaze!
I often do cooking demonstrations/lessons at libraries throughout Westchester County in NY. Sometimes they are for an audience of young tweens/teens, which adds a challenge to creating the program. Besides
Fit For A Royal! Lemon Scones with Elderflower Icing!
Ahhh love… ahhh Spring… ahhh… THE ROYAL WEDDING! It was a grand event. British nobility and American commoner. Worlds, cultures, races coming together figuratively and literally. Beautiful people, beautiful story.
Bedevil and Bedazzle! Deviled Eggs!
Just when you think it’s Spring, you wake up to a MAJOR FLUFFY WHITE SNOW WORLD! Seems April Fools Day is one day late! Ha! I will never complain about
Bacon Gruyère Sous Vide Eggs in 15 Minutes? YES!
Starbucks® is a fabulous company. And they are EVERYWHERE! They’ve got outposts all around the world and are always revealing new products that become all the rage. The latest one
Quiche Me You Fool! Greek Salad Quiche without the Salad!
Ahhhh quiche. An open-faced pie filled with delightful savory ingredients. You get the payoff of crust with the rich and satisfying center filled with any variety of items including cheese,
Outlandish Oatlander! Scottish Oatcakes to Celebrate Outlander Season 3!
It’s got to be over 15 years ago when my sisters first raved about a book called “Outlander” by Diana Gabaldon. The premise of the book focuses on a British
Egg-ceptional Cloud Eggs!
No matter what the weather, these clouds will brighten any breakfast! Cloud eggs are a fabulous alternative to fried or sunny side up eggs. When I first saw them, I
Egg-citing! Shishito Peppers & Onion Frittata!
In case you didn’t know, I am not much of a “country” gal. Don’t get me wrong, I like hikes in the woods, walks on the beach, and the outdoors
Bacon, Cheddar, Chive Corn Cakes with Poached Egg
One thing all Americans can agree on is the love we all feel for our beds, especially at the end of a long week. It’s all we can do to
Coconut Ciabatta French Toast!
Father’s Day is often punctuated with barbecues but how about going the Mom’s Day route and creating a sweet breakfast/brunch treat for dear old Dad? Yeah! Ciabatta rolls are so
Cantaloupe Ricotta Parfait!
Although “real” summer is a couple of weeks off, the weather has been spectacular! I bet you’re waking up with such verve – gotta get out into the day! But
Omelette – Spinach, Cheddar, & Shallots!
I’m on a breakfast kick for you! And mastering a perfect omelette is something everyone should be able to do. It’s so versatile and can be served any time of
Apple Pie Oatmeal!
You know what it’s like when you get up in the morning… make that coffee & take a few minutes for the first few sips to transition from slumber to
Avocado-Oh Yes! Avocado Toast!
Preparing for this year’s Red Carpet Menu for Oscars® was a lot of fun but also a lot of calories and rich ingredients!!! As I honed the various recipes, I
Mini Blueberry Cakes!
I had a wonderful friend named Louise Morgan who would tell amazing stories of her life and family. During such glorious visits, she’d serve coffee in dainty blue Wedgwood cups and
Double this Dutch Baby Pancake!
I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t love a pancake. My mother, being very particular about her pancakes, will write off any restaurant that can’t get them right. As wonderful as they can be, they’ve got
Pumpin’ Up the Jam! Blueberry Jam, That Is!
Yeah, yeah… I know… it’s like Freezer Jam Spam at this point! Haha! But I promise you, this is the final in the series of Freezer Jam… for THIS Summer (not that
This Jam is Figgin’ Great! Fig Jam!
Summer is almost over so preserving those flavors in freezer jam is my newest fun and easy go-to. I wanted to make it a bit more healthy so I brought in
Keepin’ Your Summer JAM Playin’ Through The Year! Strawberry Freezer Jam!
JAM… nothing is better on a piece of buttered toast, in plain yogurt, over ice cream, on a crumpet or croissant… strawberry especially! When my good friend Joe Becwar mentioned
Melon Mania!
Today in the NYC area, it’s going to be H-O-T… a SCORCHER! Stepping out of the A/C can be oppressive. If your air conditioners aren’t yet in the windows like mine, it’s
Father’s Day Favorite!
Father’s day seems to be celebrated with a lot of barbecues and outdoor celebrations, however my dad is not an outdoorsy sort. He’d take a really good restaurant over a backyard
Papaya – Oh My-ahhhhhh!
It is not quite summer however the temps in NYC won’t read the calendar so we’re having full out August humidity today! I’m not a big fan – but I want a BIG
