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Rustic Apple Galette

I made this apple galette the other day, and it was everything I'd hoped it would be: delicious, dramatic, and downright addicting. A brushing of melted red currant jelly gives the tender apple slices a sexy sheen. And oh, the crust! It's crunchy, buttery, Pâte Brisée Sucrée. Need some easy elegance in...

Glazed Strawberry Tart

I love this seasonal tart. I made it last Saturday, when my cousin Heath was visiting. I also made it on Tuesday, as part of a live cooking-demonstration for the Kinderhook Garden Club. And this morning, I whipped up the tart yet again, in order to photograph the step-by-step recipe for...

Recipes from “A Colorful Dinner to Welcome Spring”

Here, for your convenience, are the printable recipes from my "A Colorful Dinner to Welcome Spring" video that was recently published on YouTube. Each dinner course -- Roasted Bell Pepper Salad, Penne with Parsley, Peas, Bacon and Mint and Mixed Berry Crumble -- is very easy to do. I hope...

Turkey and Sweet Potato Pie

I made this Turkey and Sweet Potato Pie the other day, and it was love at first bite. Below a golden blanket of mashed, cinnamon-scented sweet potato is a satisfying symphony of ground turkey, leek, tomato paste, and peas. Need a comforting dinner dish that you can make ahead of...

Huevos Rancheros

I love Huevos Rancheros. I love the crisp corn tortilla base. I love the spicy black bean center. I love the colorfully-garnished egg that sits on top. Do you love what I love? Here's the recipe for this Mexican magic that comes together in about 15 minutes: Tip! To watch...

Bundtlettes with Strawberry Glaze

I love these mini Lemon Pound Cakes, or "Bundtlettes." I love how they look. I love how they smell. I love how they taste! The ornate cakes have a moist but tight crumb that is downright addicting. You can enjoy them as-is, or top them, as I did for a...

A Beautiful Beet Soup

Please enjoy this Beet Soup recipe from my "Romantic Make-Ahead Dinner | Recipes | Flowers | Setting the Table" video that was recently published on YouTube. Brilliantly-hued, the soup is the ideal first-course for a Valentine's Day dinner. It's earthy with beets, bright with lemon, and exquisitely perfumed with dried...

Little Lemon Pudding Cakes

Little Lemon Pudding Cakes are dreamy-delicious for afternoon tea. They are made from a simple custard batter to which a small amount of flour and some softly beaten egg whites are added. When the batter is poured into ramekins and baked in a water bath, or "Bain Marie," the egg...

Make-Ahead Appetizers from “Cocktails in the Parlor”

Love cocktails? Appetizers? Stress-free entertaining? Then you will love the appetizers from my latest YouTube video, "Cocktails in the Parlor. " The appetizers in question can all be made ahead of time. This means that you, the host who might also have to wear the hats of cook, butler, and...

Make-Ahead Brunch: Video + Recipes

Thinking of hosting a brunch party for Father's Day or any ole day? I think you'll enjoy my latest YouTube video. Please join me as I set the table, make a flower arrangement, and prepare several cook-friendly recipes for an elegant make-ahead brunch! I hope the above video is useful...

Beef Stew with Dark Beer and Bittersweet Chocolate

Holy shamrock, Batman! I made this stew the other day, and it totally rocked my world. It's a symphony of carrots, parsnips, and seriously-tender beef, all gloriously perfumed with dark beer, strong coffee, and bittersweet chocolate. In other words, it's...The Most Delicious Stew In The World.

Rice Pudding

Here's the printable recipe from my latest YouTube episode, "Classic Rice Pudding." This long-forgotten dessert deserves a comeback. Why? Because it's creamy-dreamy delicious. It's gluten-free, too, if that dietary aspect is important to you. And few desserts of silken custardy-ness require so little effort to make. All you need is...

Cabbage Pie

Here's the printable recipe from the "Cabbage Pie" video that was recently published on my YouTube channel. The pie is delicious at any temperature -- hot, warm, or even cold from the fridge. And nothing could be easier to make. Make this vegetarian masterpiece once, and I promise you will...

Rustic Beer Bread (Hand-Kneaded)

This is my own, original recipe for Rustic Beer Bread. The bread -- actually, it's a "boule" -- has a deep, fermented flavor and a crackling-crisp crust. Its crumb is delightfully chewy and baguette-like. Looking for a loaf that goes with everything, and that you can easily mix and knead...

French Butter Cookies (Sablé Breton)

French Butter Cookies -- Sablés Breton -- originated in the northwest region of Brittany, France. In France and elsewhere in Europe, the cookies are instantly recognized for their fluted edges, crosshatch markings, and brilliant sheen. To me, the buttery biscuits taste like a trip to Paris without the jetlag. They...

How I Smother Weeds with Newspaper

WHEN WEEDS INVADE MY PERENNIAL BEDS, I don't get mad -- I get newspaper. Newspaper-mulching, as we have discussed before, makes weeds disappear instantly. And it prevents them from re-emerging for an entire season, if not longer. I newspaper-mulched one of my weed-choked beds just this morning. Would you like...

Little Lemon Pudding Cakes

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | November 4, 2022 12 Comments

Make-Ahead Recipes for an Easy, Elegant Dinner Party

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | October 29, 2022 8 Comments

You will love this three-course dinner party menu. It's easy on the cook. It's easy on the wallet. And yes -- it's easy on the eyes! The first-course Red Bell Pepper Soup, the main-course Sage Chicken with Roasted Brussels Sprouts, and the grand finale Pink Champagne … [Read more...]

A Rustic Apple Cake

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | October 29, 2022 11 Comments

This Rustic Apple Cake looks and tastes like autumn sunshine. The sliced apples are flavored with lemon and cinnamon, and then arranged in rows on top of a nutmeg-scented batter. Need a lovely cake to serve for afternoon tea? Here's the recipe: Rustic Apple Cake: The … [Read more...]

Make-Ahead Appetizers from “Cocktails in the Parlor”

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | October 18, 2022 3 Comments

Gingersnap Cookies Recipe

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | October 1, 2022 10 Comments

Here's the Gingersnap Cookies recipe from the "Autumn Afternoon Tea" video that was recently published on my YouTube channel. The Gingersnaps in question are as sweet and spicy as autumn sunshine. And nothing could be easier to make. The only mixing equipment you'll … [Read more...]

Apple Brown Betty

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | September 11, 2022 11 Comments

Yesterday, just for the joy of it, I made Apple Brown Betty. Do you know this autumn-scented 19th-century dessert? It's easier to make than Apple Crisp. It's economical, too, as the only primary ingredients are apples and whatever bread you happen to have on hand. Join … [Read more...]

Apple-Cranberry Scones

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | September 3, 2022 8 Comments

Yesterday, because the outside temperature had plummeted to 56°F, and because I found some early-season apples at my local orchard, I made a batch of Apple-Cranberry Scones. These autumn tea-time treats are moist, tender, colorful, and...well, I hope that you will give … [Read more...]

Chicken Francese

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | August 20, 2022 15 Comments

Yesterday, to celebrate the brief burst of cool weather, I served Chicken Francese for dinner. Are you familiar with this 1950s Italian/American dish? The lightly breaded chicken cutlets are dressed in a shimmering lemon-and-wine sauce. The dinner smells as wonderful as … [Read more...]

Crusty No-Knead Baguettes

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | August 13, 2022 8 Comments

Here's the printable recipe from my "Let's Make Baguettes" video that was recently published on YouTube. The baguettes in question have a crackling-crisp crust, a yeasty aroma, and a chewy interior. The no-knead dough is made with only flour, salt, yeast, and … [Read more...]

No-Cook Cucumber-Mint Soup

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | August 7, 2022 9 Comments

This no-cook Cucumber-Mint Soup is almost as good as air conditioning on a hot, humid day. It's cold. It's refreshing. It's infused with the invigorating aromas of fresh mint and fresh lime. And nothing could be easier to make. Just toss the ingredients into the jar of … [Read more...]

Zucchini Romano Casserole

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | July 27, 2022 5 Comments

I love Zucchini Romano Casserole. Love it, love it, love it. The dish is similar to Eggplant Parmigiana, if you omit both the eggplant and the Parmesan cheese. Zucchini is the star of this Italian-inspired show, and the supporting cast includes Pecorino Romano cheese. I … [Read more...]

Healthy Cabbage Casserole

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | July 13, 2022 40 Comments

My mother often made this Healthy Cabbage Casserole in the 1970s when I was a kid. It's nutritious. It's delicious. And for me, at least, it's healthy! It's also inexpensive to make -- cabbage is still a bargain these days, even as food prices are soaring globally. The … [Read more...]

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