In August each year, green chiles from the Hatch Valley near Hatch, New Mexico start appearing in a few of our grocery stores here in Southern California, but they are usually gone by the end of September. If you have ever visited New Mexico, you probably know these chiles make the best enchilada sauce for ...[ get the full recipe ]
These cupcakes were inspired by my grandmother and mother. My grandmother loved sweets but was not a big fan of chocolate. (Hard to believe not loving chocolate and being related to me, right?) To satisfy her sweet tooth, she almost always had what she called "Plain Cake" in her kitchen. It is easy to ...[ get the full recipe ]
My mom just had a big birthday, so we celebrated with a cupcake tasting party! For my contributions to the party, I decided to use recipes that include one of my mom's favorite foods---buttermilk. Yes, you read that right---buttermilk. You won't believe this, but my mom loves to drink buttermilk straight! Unusual, right? I finally ...[ get the full recipe ]
Cream puffs, also known as profiteroles, are made with a dough called choux pastry, or pâte à choux. They look impressive but are really easy to make. This is my mother's recipe, which has always been a winner for me---at least after I learned to be patient and not take them out of the oven too soon! You can ...[ get the full recipe ]
Roast chicken is perfect for guests or just for dinner with the family. In fact, if I am in a hurry, I often pick one up from the grocery store's deli department. But if you want to control the ingredients and make a conscious choice to avoid hormones, then consider roasting your own chicken. It is ...[ get the full recipe ]
This recipe works with any salmon filet, but Copper River salmon is extra special. A few years ago, I happened to be in Seattle during the short period of time that Copper River salmon was fresh, which is only from about mid-May through mid-June each year. But I had no idea what a huge deal Copper River salmon ...[ get the full recipe ]
These pops are like a daiquiri on a stick, which makes them the perfect frozen treat for a hot summer day! Makes 8 pops for adults! Special Equipment Pop molds---If you don't have pop molds, you can use small paper cups and wooden sticks, but you will need to let the mixture freeze until it ...[ get the full recipe ]
These pops are like a daiquiri on a stick, which makes them the perfect frozen treat for a hot summer day! Makes 8 pops for adults! Special Equipment Pop molds---If you don't have pop molds, you can use small paper cups and wooden sticks, but you will need to let the mixture freeze until it ...[ get the full recipe ]
This recipe makes 4 large or 6 small strawberry, cream, and blueberry shortcakes. By whipping mascarpone cheese with the whipping cream, it will hold up longer and have a wonderful creamy texture. If you don't have mascarpone, you can also substitute softened cream cheese. Shortcut: If you don't have time to make the shortcake, ...[ get the full recipe ]
With avocados, strawberries, radishes, and tomatoes abundant this time of year, I decided to combine them to make this colorful summer bruschetta. I know it is not your traditional bruschetta, but trust me, the combinations of texture and flavors are winners. I started by roasting some fresh garlic, which is easy. Just peel away ...[ get the full recipe ]
