10/31/21Chocolate Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Full of raisins, thick oats, and dark chocolate, these chewy crispy-edged cookies are easy to whip up and they keep for up to a week in an airtight container at... Read More
08/29/21Almond Grape Cake with Lemon Cream Sweet, plump grapes shine in this almond-laced snacking cake that packs up well for school lunches, hiking, and camping. Slice grapes in half for the batter and keep some for... Read More
12/15/20Italian Ricotta Cookies I got a version of this traditional recipe from a friend of a friend of a friend of the original yet elusive Mama Romano. Whether a true Mama Romano exists behind... Read More
09/20/20Apple Doughnut Muffins Behind every neighborhood apple tree is a lover with big ideas. Apple butter. Long-simmered cider. Tender hand pies. Crabapple-ginger cake. Apples are as much at ease with savory flavors as they... Read More
08/19/20Almond Lemon Blueberry Cake I really love this combination of fresh lemon, sweet-tart blueberry, and rich almond flour (finely ground almonds). I usually use Bob’s Red Mill Super-fine almond flour or Super-fine natural almond flour... Read More
08/08/20Savory Tomato Galette A no-fuss, open-faced tart, the galette is a blank canvas for both sweet and savory cravings. Late-summer tomatoes really shine here with cheese and garlic-laced mayo. Use this as a base recipe and... Read More
12/01/19Sour Cream Pumpkin Pancakes Even after I’ve fed a crowd of twenty or so (like most Thanksgiving meals) and packed up goodie bags for all my guests, I still seem to have an abundance... Read More
11/07/19Pumpkin Sour Cream Maple Muffins These muffins get their deep color from pumpkin (or sweet potato) and golden turmeric and a bit of sweetness from maple syrup. For a slightly sweeter* muffin, add 1 to 2... Read More