I LOVE THIS DISH. It's a sumptuous symphony of spinach, fennel and white beans, all enrobed in a creamy, nutmeg- and garlic-scented sauce. Heavenly too is the crunchy topping of buttery breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Ready for a mood-lifting experience? Join me in the kitchen: Read more » Spinach, Fennel, & White Bean Gratin
June 10, 2013
I LOVE THIS DISH. It's a sumptuous symphony of spinach, fennel and white beans, all enrobed in a creamy, nutmeg- and garlic-scented sauce. Heavenly too is the crunchy topping of buttery breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Ready for a mood-lifting experience? Join me in the kitchen: Read more » Sugar Cookie Tartlets
May 30, 2013
MEET MY NEWEST TEA-TIME ADDICTION -- Sugar Cookie Tartlets. To make them, you bake sugar cookie dough in the shape of little cups. Then you fill the cups with luscious, homemade lemon curd, and adorn each tart with a single blueberry. Hard to do? Not at all. Here's my easy (yes, easy!) recipe for these sinfully-delicious treats: Read more » Awesome Almond Biscotti
May 17, 2013
WHAT’S CRUNCHY, only slightly-sweet, and perfect for dunking in a cup of hot coffee? The Almond Biscotti you see pictured above. If I can make these awesome Italian biscuits on a busy gardening- and housekeeping-day, I’ll wager you can, too. Here’s the super-simple recipe: Read more » Chive Pesto
May 3, 2013
YESTERDAY, I took freshly-cut chives, and processed them together with garlic, almonds, Parmesan cheese and a little olive oil. The result? Well, let's just say that after one bite, my eyes rolled to the back of my head. After two bites, I knew I'd have to share the recipe with you: Read more » Strawberry Souffle
April 23, 2013
I LOVE THIS STRAWBERRY SOUFFLE. It's airy and light. It's sinfully delicious, but not too sweet. And best of all, it's pink! My easy recipe for this fabulous French dessert: Read more » Afternoon Tea: Victoria Cake
March 29, 2013
TAKE GOBS OF THICKLY-WHIPPED CREAM AND SWEET RASPBERRY JAM, spread them between rounds of sponge cake, sprinkle the works with confectioners sugar, and what do you get? Why, none other than Queen Victoria's favorite tea-time "sandwich." I've made this Victoria Cake for Afternoon Tea today. Promise you'll join me? Read more » Homemade Spaetzle with Butter & Herbs
March 23, 2013
CAN YOU VISIT ME TODAY? Good. Because I'd like to serve you a plate of Spaetzel with Butter and Herbs. Spaetzel are little dumplings with a delicious, gnocchi-like texture. They are really, really fun to make: Read more » 
