Ground Rules
There are some universal things when it comes to cooking and baking in general (like sprinkle salt like a rain shower from 12 inches or…
Apple Pie
There's nothing healthy about this and it's time consuming to make, but wow is it good (and its dessert)! This is an adaptation of Thomas…
Eggnog
As we were putting up the Christmas decorations, Sam turned to me and said "we need a Christmas drink - too bad eggnog has dairy"…
Dinner Rolls or Slider Buns
As sad as it may be, there are many times that a really tasty dinner roll with a little butter and salt have been the…
Pistachio Crème Brûlée
I once went to France for 3 weeks on a guided tour of the vineyards of Eastern France. We started in Reims and ended in…
Cashew “Cream”
This cashew "cream" can be modified to serve as a substitute for heavier dairy products ranging from half-and-half to heavy cream (and it's easy!!!). What…
Pistachio Paste
Pistachio paste could be used for a lot of different things, but I specifically set out with the intention of making creme brulee. This recipe…
Thai Banana Soup
We regularly have bananas in the house. As I'm sure you already know, buying a bunch of bananas is a race against the clock. Inevitably…
Baguette (GF/DF)
Bread truly is one of the greatest joys in life. There may be no more versatile a bread than a good baguette. Whether you toast…
Garlic Sage Roasted Chicken
I love chicken. It's such a versatile food. Chicken enchiladas. Chicken curry. Barbecued chicken. Fried chicken. Chicken stir fry. However, I've also been subjected to…
Chicken Brine
The key to moist, flavorful poultry is to brine the meat before cooking. Here's my favorite brine, suitable for a 3-4 lb whole chicken or…
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