Looking for a delicious new way to enjoy green beans? Make my Green Bean Gratin! I'm talking about tender beans, a velvety Swiss cheese sauce (a/k/a "Sauce Mornay"), and a crisp lid of buttery breadcrumbs. To turn this sexy side dish into a magnificent main course, just … [Read more...]
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Emergency Southern Tea Cakes
I made Southern Tea Cakes the other day, and they instantly put a smile on my face. Are you familiar with these crisp-edged treats? They are lightning-fast to make. You can make them in a "gotta-have-something-sweet" emergency, just as I did. And you can mix them … [Read more...]
What Are You Doing In Your Garden To Deal With Food Shortages?
Back in March, 2012, I wrote a short piece titled "What Would You Plant in Your "Subsistence Garden?" The question generated a flood of thoughtful comments. To my … [Read more...]
Crispy Mayonnaise Chicken Thighs
Crispy Mayonnaise Chicken Thighs came to me quite by accident. I'd intended to coat some thighs with mustard and breadcrumbs, until I looked and discovered...no mustard in my pantry or fridge. But there was plenty of mayonnaise on hand, so I used that for the breadcrumb … [Read more...]
Crispy Orange Chicken
This Crispy Orange Chicken is my stay-in version of the well-known Chinese take-out dish. The chicken gets its fabulous crunch from a coating of egg whites and cornstarch. And oh -- the sauce! It's extra citrussy with orange juice and orange zest. You might like to … [Read more...]
Breakfast and Brunch Recipes
Looking for some company-worthy breakfast or brunch recipes with which to start the New Year? I've got a treasure trove of pancakes, waffles, make-ahead casseroles, and sweet pastries to share with you. Some of the recipes are gluten-free, and all are guaranteed to … [Read more...]
Air Fryer Asian-Glazed Chicken Thighs
Last night, for the fun of experiment, I cooked some Asian-Glazed Chicken Thighs in the air fryer. The result? Crispy, juicy, sweet-and-spicy chicken thighs! Looking for an inexpensive weeknight meal that looks and tastes like a million bucks? Need to put a complete … [Read more...]
Whole Orange Almond Cake Recipe
This Whole Orange Almond Cake recipe comes to us from James Beard. I decided to audition the cake for the following three reasons: 1) it's gluten-free, which means Mr. Fox can eat it; 2) the recipe is invitingly weird, and 3) I'll try anything! The cake is moist, … [Read more...]
Our Favorite Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes
Happy almost-Thanksgiving! We've roasted our turkey. We've served up the sides. Hallelujah --it's time for … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving: The Sides!
Looking for Thanksgiving side dishes? Here are 18 delicious accompaniments that have appeared on my own holiday table over the years. Most are easy to make, some are gluten-free, and all are guaranteed to please! 18 Thanksgiving Side Dishes [Read more...]