When I think of romantic desserts, strawberries often come to mind. In this simple trifle, the sweetness of the berries is spiked with orange liqueur, and they are combined with ladyfingers mixed with a richly flavored vanilla custard sauce and a lightly sweetened whipped cream. Continue reading
This is a great dish for a party buffet—it has the consistency of a soft cheesecake, so it can spread or be “dipped” with a sturdy chip. Continue reading
Here is a salad that everyone loves. Chopped salads where you really take the time to chop the ingredients nicely are a joy to look at and a joy to eat. Continue reading
It’s Super Bowl time again this weekend and time to think about some good sports-watching food. The guys in my house love a good sandwich and so I was looking through my cookbooks for inspiration. Continue reading
Frozen vegetables are important ingredients in my kitchen. They are economical, convenient, loaded with nutrients and often save me from a trip to the grocery store. Continue reading
My oldest son asked if he could invite his good friend Paige and her mom over for lunch during the holidays. Their family likes to eat as much as we do—but they don’t cook quite as much as we do—and John was eager to share our cooking with them. Continue reading
