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 ...
It's that time of year and I am thinking about pumpkins. There has been a bumper crop around here this year. They are beautiful in a variety of colors and shapes. The best part is that you can use them to decorate your home or table and then slice them up and ...
So my husband Jim bought one of those huge bags of raisins from Costco. I'm not a big fan of raisins, but I decided to get creative and incorporate them in a new way. Raisins are a great snack food that are rich in antioxidants and contain no cholesterol or fat! This ...
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. ...
This has been a bountiful summer in the garden. The tomato plants have been abundant and generous. We are grateful and so are the deer. I recently picked a large yellow heirloom tomato and turned it around to find a nice big bite out of it, still hanging on the vine. ...
The tomatoes are ripe and it is time for Caprese Salad. This is a 5 Minute Prep Salad. Seriously! We are having the Froehlich family reunion this weekend and picking fresh tomatoes and basil is part of the fun. We are celebrating summer in full swing here and nothing is more special to me than ...