Tak så mycket meatballs
We had dinner hours ago but the place still smells like a galley of Swedish meatballs. Shortly after eating dinner, our babysitter arrived and we dashed out of the house with a counter full of dirty Calphalon. The meatballs? Not bad, though I used a variation on the recipe I brought home from Sweden years ago. […]
Reach for that reference
In living, cooking, writing . . . whatever the endeavor, why not reach for that reference? When it comes to breakfast, I’m notorious for offering Wasa crispbread, cheese, yogurt and fresh fruit. But my husband loves pancakes. He just turned out his best batch ever with a “Griddle Cakes” recipe from our vintage Better Homes and […]
Play . . . Dough
I’ll be taking five away from my desk and at the stove in the cookery today. But we won’t be eating our creation: Play Dough. My little guys love making homemade Play Dough and molding it into fun shapes. Try this easy recipe: Play Dough Mix the following ingredients together in a heavy sauce pan: 1 cup flour […]
Dish This
Prepping dinner was a joint effort with my youngest son this evening. He knows how to read a recipe and loves using the lettuce spinner. His motor skills are still coming along so the sharp objects remain out of reach. After kilos and kilos of steaming over the years, our vintage rice steamer turned out perfectly […]
Simply Red
Cold, rainy, still winter. I’m sticking with pasta this evening. I won’t be able to work fresh fettuccine into my schedule, but the ingredients for my red sauce are on hand here in the cookery. There’s just one question . . . mild or hot?
Meet my favorite dough boy . . .Trader Giotto
Just call me lucky. That gracious neighbor of mine stopped by Trader Joe’s again to do her shopping and filled my wish list, too. As I’ve mentioned, we live miles and miles from the nearest TJ’s, so this gesture stands tall. Just delivered . . . Trader Joe’s Garlic & Herb pizza dough. We rolled out […]
Quiche La Cookery
A couple of days ago, I started prepping a crab quiche early in the morning while my sons were still home, eating breakfast before school. My little guy asked me if the quiche was for me. Who could claim an entire quiche all to herself? I planned to share the quiche . . . and I did . . […]
Go Ask Alice
The results of the Alice Waters Baked Goat Cheese and Lettuce Salad were no less than perfect. Mind you, this is a bit of a luxury around this cookery, but I can’t believe it took me so long to finally try this recipe. It’s out there . . . in cookbooks, for sale on Web […]
Goat Cheese, Please
The time has arrived. I’ve been overlooking the Alice Waters Baked Goat Cheese with Lettuce Salad far too long. But it’s happening tonight . . . right here in the cookery. Have you tried it? I can’t wait to share this. Let me know if you have any twists on this salad!
Take the high road to Beijing with this chicken dish
Road to Beijing Chicken Join the spirit of the Games during this Olympic year with my Road to Beijing Chicken dish. Its old world Asian flavors will liven up your senses as your guests cheer the chef on to victory. 10 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 3 tablespoons light soy sauce 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 […]