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Big Alex’s Crab Melts
Lest you think I’m one of those people who gives themselves a nickname, fear not: “Big Alex” is my stepfather. My name, of course, is also Alex. The fact that we share a middle name as well doesn’t help. So, around the house, it’s “Big Alex” and “Little Alex.” For his birthday, which was last […]
Continue ReadingOvernight Oatmeal with Chia Seeds
Guest Blogger Maddy from Seattle, WA. In this recipe, I used almond milk, greek yogurt and oatmeal in equal parts. We’ve added all sorts of great things to this, but berries are my favorite! This is an easy and quick breakfast; just grab out of the frig, add your favorites and enjoy! Photos 1, 2 […]
Continue ReadingNo-Bake Cheesecake with Blueberry-Maple Sauce
Today’s post comes from Alex, Seattle, WA. As good as eggy New York-style cheesecake is, this simpler recipe is my all-time favorite cheesecake. I got the opportunity to make this for Leslie at a barbecue last summer along with my father’s ribs (recipe to come?), and it was the easiest and least stressful summer dessert […]
Continue ReadingBlackberry & Raspberry Crisp
My daughter, Zoe, loves to make desserts, especially crumbles, crisps, buckles, etc… This one was particularly delicious! It it loosely based on an Ina Garten recipe. We happened to have a can of Oregon Blackberries and she added fresh raspberries, which were a great combination. Blackberry & Raspberry Crisp Adapted from Ina Garten’s, The Barefoot […]
Continue ReadingFarro and Black Rice with Zucchini
Guest blogger Jessica (Denver, CO) from Beauty Marks again. Leslie and I met in Paris for our junior year abroad in 19XX, in a dorm, or foyer, in the 14th arrondissement. Another of our best pals from that year, Jody, lives all of a mile and a half from me here in Denver. She and […]
Continue ReadingCitrus Crusted Mahi-Mahi with Citrus Beurre Blanc
Guest blogger Leila from Valencia, CA is filling in today with a wonderful Mahi-Mahi fish recipe. Beurre blanc — literally translated from French as “white butter”— is a hot emulsified butter sauce made with a reduction of vinegar and/or white wine (normally Muscadet) and grey shallots into which cold, whole butter is blended off the […]
Continue ReadingOlive Oil Pistachio Biscotti
Guest blogger Jessica, Denver, CO. from Beauty Marks again. As I think I’ve said before, I love any recipe where I have every ingredient in my kitchen. This one not only met that qualification but also was one of the best cookie recipes I’ve ever made. My children remarked that dipping these in chocolate sauce […]
Continue ReadingFresh Fruit Tart with Vanilla Pastry Cream
Today’s blog is from Maddy, Seattle, WA. She is an amazing baker and she makes ice cream that is to die for. This tart is so beautiful and professional. Fresh Fruit Tart with Vanilla Pastry Cream Adapted from Baking Illustrated For the tart dough: 1 large egg yolk 1 tbsp. heavy cream 1/2 tsp. vanilla […]
Continue ReadingShrimp Cocktail – Roasted
Last night we went to Hollywood to see Mel Brooks get a lifetime achievement award from the AFI. It was an amazing, star-studded and very funny event. It will air on TNT on June 15 at 9 p.m. and on TCM on Sunday, July 24 on 8 p.m. Thank you Eileen for making this all […]
Continue ReadingCauliflower Macaroni & Cheese
Guest blogger du jour Sharon from Brisbane, Australia signing in with a recipe for Cauliflower Macaroni & Cheese, from a popular TV show here called “Better Homes & Gardens”. This is a recipe presented as a good way to get children to eat some vegetables – but it is more than that – the cauliflower […]
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