Jacques’ Chocolate Mudslide Cookies
I considered myself a chocoholic until I tried these cookies. I love all things chocolate, and I like these cookies a lot, but they're actually a bit too chocolatey. I…
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January 20, 2010
Curried Rice and Quinoa Salad
In my quest to put healthy food on the table, I decided to make this healthy entree salad for dinner tonight. It was published in the NY Times earlier this…
January 6, 2010
Quinoa Pilaf with Pine Nuts
I'm on a quest to put more healthy food on the table AND to get my sons to try some of it. I know it's a lofty goal, but I'm…
January 3, 2010
Peanut Butter and Jam Jewels
Happy New Year! If you like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, these cookies are for you. Even if you don't like PB&J sandwiches (I don't), these cookies are still delicious. …
January 1, 2010
Caramelized Spiced Nuts
I was freezing cold on Friday morning, and it was an overcast day. I had a lot of laundry to fold and I thought it would be nice if the…
October 5, 2009
Union Square Cafe Bar Nuts
We had a lot of company over Labor Day weekend and consequently I cooked quite a bit, but mostly tried and true recipes. The only new recipe I tried was…
September 9, 2009
Curried Chicken Salad
I made this salad for a picnic recently and boy is it good. It's another Ina Garten recipe. Have I mentioned that she's one of my favorites? Other than…
August 1, 2009
Peanut Butter Cup Bars
My cousin Greg from DC stayed with us last night. It was great to see him. When we have company, what's one of the first things that I think of? …
July 2, 2009
Breads and Muffins / Breakfast/Brunch / Cheese / Chocolate / Dairy / Desserts / Eggs / Nuts / Pasta / Poultry
Sugar Donut Muffins
One of my sons had a friend sleep over the other night. He’s a huge fan of my baking, so I knew I had to make something really good for…
June 29, 2009
Tuna Salad with Cranberries
It's a rainy day here in NYC; it seems like it has been raining forever. I can't remember a rainier spring. I was going to say summer because I always…
June 20, 2009