The very mention of Parmesan gelato might make some cringe. Don’t worry, this isn’t a dessert but rather a Parmesan cheese spread that looks like ice cream when scooped out and served on a platter to accompany fresh and dried fruits or crackers. It also makes a nice accompaniment and garnish for a green salad when scooped on the side … Read More
Chocolate Peppermint Balls
In the midst of the Christmas baking and preparation it’s always good to have a few recipes that are easily assembled and ideally no-bake. For years, I’ve made rum balls which I learned to love early on…under the age of 10 if I recall correctly. No, I’m not a lush and it’s rather ironic because mom and dad didn’t drink. … Read More
Pumpkin Souffle
Bridging Old and New The tradition of Thanksgiving dinner creates as strange dichotomy at the dinner table. Due to the “tradition” of it all, there are those that want and expect the same items to be on the table from year to year. The very fact that they know what they’ll be eating creates that “comfort” factor…a sense of familiarity. … Read More
Autumn Meatloaf in Miniature Pumpkins
Miniature Pumpkins – Not Just for Decorating Anymore! Part of the fun of fall is decorating our homes and tables with the myriad of colorful fall squash that bursts onto the market this time of year. From basic butternut to the twisted orange turban squash to the elongated delicata, most are readily available in our grocery stores from late September … Read More
No Boil Noodles
Whether it be cookware stores or grocery stores, the marketing folks are hard at work trying to make us think we “have to have” a certain something to make our lives easier. If you’ve ever joined me for one of my cooking classes that I conduct each month here in Savannah you know too well that I like to rail … Read More
Concord Grape Pie
I’m starting off with a disclaimer: If you have been following me for very long, or have taken the time to review the recipes here on the site, you’ll notice that I tend to have a distinct slant toward baking. I know it might seem like that’s all I do but really…stick with me, I do enjoy other aspects of … Read More
Peach Pie
Ode to Summer’s End… I have just enjoyed one last unexpected taste of summer. October is normally quite late for peaches but my friends Jerry & Diane Polk of Polk’s Market in Savannah, GA always manage to wrangle up something delicious when you least expect it! Last week I was totally surprised to still find a display of aromatic juicy … Read More
Laborless Labor Day
When I was a kid summer seemed like it was half a year long. There was this seemingly endless supply of lazy days to enjoy, and if something didn’t get done today, well there was always tomorrow. When did that all change? I suppose this means I’m “getting old”, right? When I lived in California, most cities in my area … Read More
Take a Dip or Dress it up: Romesco Sauce
Here are a couple of ideas for using the recipe for Romesco Sauce which I recently posted. These are just a few of many uses. After seeing my post, Jeff Parker a chef friend and fellow blogger, said he was thinking of using it as a pizza sauce…olives, cheese, anchovies…good stuff just waiting to happen! Suggestion #1: Use as a … Read More
Orange Flower Panna Cotta
Panna cotta is Italy’s answer to creme brulee, except that it’s not as rich, nor is it bruleed. Other than that, it’s exactly the same! Well, not really…. Panna cotta translates as “cooked cream” in English. It’s heavy cream that is sweetened and flavored and set with gelatin rather than eggs or egg yolks. The gelatin is what keeps it … Read More