Super easy and flexible, focaccia is the perfect appetizer packed with flavor. I'll be serving it with friends before the Lions kick-off on Thanksgiving afternoon and before the big meal is served. Focaccia 3 large sweet onions, cut in thin strips 1 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus additional for topping 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup butter 2 1/2 warm ...
Pumpkin Cheesecake has become a tradition for our family. Our palates expect more and the combination of a toasted pecan crust, creamy pumpkin with cheesecake in the center and topped with caramelized pecans will guarantee you are in for a treat! This recipe makes enough to serve 10-12 people. Use a 10-inch springform pan or two ...
Something comforting coming out of the oven with that yeasty almond smell. Moist, tender and layered with multiple flavors of almond, apricot, and honey-laced cake this recipe is a winner around here. Coffee cakes can be complicated with a rising time, preparation of different layers and baking. However, with a food processor ...
Privileged to prep with the chefs at Incanto in Amsterdam. This Italian restaurant is no simple Italian restaurant, located near Old Town, the flower market and ideally across from our hotel. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to have a "cooking workshop" to experience their mise en place for dinner that evening. ...
Tennis match today and I brought a couscous salad that celebrated spring. At a recent Williams Sonoma sale I picked up Lebanese CousCous. The grains are pearl-like in their round pea-sized shapes. The texture is soft and slightly chewy when cooked. Although any couscous would work fine in this recipe, the Lebanese style is a ...
Easter is a close second to Christmas as far as celebrations in our family. Spring is finally showing itself around here with blooming tulips and daffodils and the dogwoods are especially beautiful this year as the azaleas are barely beginning to show their bright colors as we observed today at the Masters. Easter is around ...