Pear Crisp with Vanilla Brown Butter
I love a good pear or apple crisp in the winter. Warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it's fantastic. This crisp has a fantastic topping. My usual toppings…
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February 13, 2019
Spiced Candied Almonds
I love spiced nuts and I find these addictive. They're great on their own but can also be added to a nice green salad for a sweet and spicy crunch.…
February 10, 2019
Quinoa and Avocado Salad with Dried Fruit, Toasted Almonds, and Lemon-Cumin Vinaigrette
I think I'm going to have to get a better picture of this dish. I made it the other night when we had some friends over for dinner. It's a…
July 24, 2012
“Use a Spoon” Chopped Salad
My brother came down from Boston to participate in the NYC Triathlon on Saturday and we traditionally host a pasta dinner for him and any of his friends that are…
July 9, 2012
Orange-Scented Almond and Olive Oil Muffins
I made these for breakfast one recent morning. The boys inhaled them. I also gave a couple to my dad, and he enjoyed them as well. I thought like they…
February 19, 2012
Cinnamon Vanilla Granola
My sister Gail posted a link on Facebook a couple of days ago that talked about things that you should never buy again because you should be making them at…
January 17, 2012
Honey Roasted Almonds
These nuts are a great snack to have around the house during the holidays. They're great to serve if friends drop by. They're also perfect as a hostess gift. Everyone…
December 13, 2011
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
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
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