Pumpkin Pancakes

If you aren't quite ready to give up the flavors of Thanksgiving, use up that last bit of pumpkin puree and bring it to your breakfast table. Last Friday, the ...

Breads & Breakfast21 Comments

Pecan Pie from my old pal

Last holiday, I ran into my old high school pal Chris at a potluck party. I knew he had become a successful writer in Los Angeles and married a witty, beautiful...

Desserts & Sweets21 Comments

Pear Crisp with Maple Pecan Crumble

Once upon a time, there was a pair of pears that sat ripening together as they awaited their fate. For days, the pears sat bored in their bowl in a fruitless...

Desserts & Sweets16 Comments

Basic Baked Acorn Squash

I suppose almost anything would taste pretty good coated in butter, brown sugar and maple syrup and baked in a hot oven.  Still, acorn squash seems particularl...

Sides27 Comments

Pork Tenderloin with Apple Cider Glaze

Pork tenderloin has never been a favorite. But, when considering how to use up my apple cider, it seemed like an obvious savory partner. Indeed it was. I rarel...

Main Dish14 Comments

Miranda’s Apple Rhubarb Cake

A year ago, after we moved into our new house, my neighbor welcomed us with a warm, rhubarb cake. Lucky for us, it was the beginning of a very tasty next-door r...

Desserts & Sweets25 Comments

Apple Snacks

A few weeks ago, after returning from Greece to Chicago, one of the first things I ate was an apple. The crunch, the aroma and the sweet flavor immediately tran...

Kid-Friendly FoodSides24 Comments

Southern Buttermilk Biscuits

"Now, buttermilk biscuits, here we go... sift the flour, roll the dough.  Clap your hands and stomp your feet. Move your butt to the funky beat." - Sir Mix-A-L...

Breads & BreakfastButtermilk Love15 Comments

Thai Crunch Salad

I'm a little sheepish about admitting that I spent hours working to recreate a salad that I ate at a massive, chain restaurant. Next time, I'll let them do the ...

Salads12 Comments

Rhubarb Strawberry Cobbler

With fresh rhubarb ready for harvesting and summer berries in full tilt, I turned to a trusted source for an easy dessert recipe to showcase them both. I can't...

Desserts & Sweets24 Comments

Mango Citrus Popsicles

Nothing says summer like a molded, frozen treat. For maximum enjoyment, sit on a stoop while you lick. Sometimes summertime heat can really beat down my pro...

Desserts & Sweets13 Comments

Sour Cream Coffee Cake

I hope that good intentions are worth something because my initial plan to bring a warm coffee cake to a new neighbor really was a good idea. It went a littl...

Breads & BreakfastCakes17 Comments