As I was preparing to roast some sweet potatoes to go with my omelet, Boom! the power goes off, as it does from time to time in the lovely Florida paradise. So, on to Option B (Great book, by the way!)! I got out my old, trusty enameled cast iron skillets, literally fired up my…
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Salted Tahini-Peanut Butter Cookies
New EASY recipe- salted tahini-peanut butter cookies 1 c peanut butter1/4 c tahini1/2 c brown sugar1 egg, beaten1/2 tsp vanilla Optional, but necessary 🙂 Sesame seedsCoarse salt Mix all ingredients (except salt) until smooth; spoon onto lined baking sheet; sprinkle with coarse salt and sesame seeds (optional) Chill 1 hour minimum.Bake at 350 for 10-12…
Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
Panna Cotta, or “cooked milk” should be on your next kitchen to-do list! It is straightforward, versatile, and simply delicious! Can I just add a little thanks for the Italian language here? I mean, who would even want to try cooked milk? But, Panna Cotta, (with your hand raised with fingers kissing, you know, that…
Lemon Cream Pie🍋
If you’re looking for a perfect, creamy, tart dessert for your summer cookout, this tart lemon cream pie is not only delicious, but fast and simple, too! Lemon Cream Pie 🥧 2 – 8 oz blocks of cream cheese 1 – 14 oz can of sweetened condensed milk 4 T fresh lemon juice 1/2 c…
prelude to a taco truck
Happy December! I hope this post finds you healthy and safe in these troublesome times.
New Mexico Red Chile Sauce
You can take the girl out of New Mexico, but you will never take New Mexico out of the girl! Whether cooking for the holidays or a birthday, or just because it’s taco Tuesday (or Wednesday, Thursday, Friday…), one of my favorite cuisines is and will always be, New Mexico style Mexican food…and yes, there…
Cranberry-Peach Cream Scones
In today’s episode of Cleaning Out the Pantry, I reached for a bag of unsweetened, dried cranberries and some delicious dried white peaches from Trader Joe’s, courtesy of Mik❣️ For an explosion of flavor, I soaked the dried cranberries and peaches in one cup of warmed apple cider with a tablespoon of Braggs Apple Cider…
Poke, Okinawa Style
One of T’s first trips to the island of Hawaii, had him excitedly exclaiming over the turtles, the mango (they’re just falling on the ground!!!), and poke. The base had free goggles, with prescription lenses, so he had an up-close encounter with a green sea turtle, lazily munching away. The poke is made with sushi-grade…
Cinnamon Roll Biscuits
Yes, biscuits! If you’re looking for a good, flakey, layered with butter, cinnamon and raisins biscuit lightly kissed with creamy, silk-like glaze – look no further! Crazy menopausal cravings are worse than the pregnancy ones for me- sweet one minute salty, the next… moist (sorry Tyler) one bite, then crunchy the next… wonderful woes of…
Happy Finger-Lickin’ Father’s Day!
So many great men to be honored this day – my Dad, my brother, my husband and son, and the numerous friends who have touched our lives, making a difference in one or all of our lives. This one is for you: Sweet- spiced rub 3/4 c dark brown sugar 1/2 t crushed red pepper…
roasted corn & black bean salsa
this incredible salsa is so delicious and versatile – try it as is with warmed chips or change it up with black-eyed peas, pintos or other favorite legume, serve it along side grilled quesadilla! enjoy – v 2 cans black beans, rinsed 16 oz bag frozen sweet kernel corn 1/2-1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1…
Soup Season…Somewhere
Eat soup!