people around here
namely my cousin Pradeep and my Pop
both like stuff with nuts and raisins
so I made some hermits today
no one knows why they are called hermits
but one theory is that they benefit from be
squirreled a way for a day or two so the
flavors can blend
only time will tell but they were really good on day one :)
Saturday, November 13, 2010
hermits
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
raspberry cake
this cake came together in under 20 minutes and baked for 29. Its really easy and delicious - a simple everyday cake :-)
recipe here: www.gourmet.com/recipes/2000s/2009/06/raspberry-buttermilk-cake
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
French Fruit Tart
Nothing beats a French fruit tart when berries are in season. With an almond shortbread crust, vanilla pastry cream filling, berries and glaze, its a gorgeous and fun dessert to make.
This recipe was from Dorie Greenspan's Baking From My Home to Yours.
lemon bars
These lemon bars taught me a valuable lesson. I've always disliked lemon bars and now I realize that's because I've only had store bought ones.
When my cousin Pradeep requested I make lemon bars, I sort of sighed to myself but agreed because I love him and he is an awesome cousin :-) Boy was I surprised when I tasted these! They are amazing and wonderful. Pradeep really did me a favor. Now I know that homemade lemon bars are awesome.
This recipe comes from the King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion Cookbook. I found the recipe online here:
http://www.justlikethenumber.com/page_six/2010/01/king-arthur-flour-lemon-squares.html
sweet potato and black bean salad
I made this recipe and it was inhaled by my family. Its so great to have people to cook for. This simple salad is easy, delicious and very healthy.
Recipe here:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/30/dining/301mrex.html
