I gorge on strawberries when they are in season, and rarely eat them when they are not, which makes them a special seasonal treat. I eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner, out of hand in in all sorts of treats. This rich and tender crumb cake is a fantastic way to add strawberries to breakfast, though in all honesty this could also be a dessert with a scoop of ice cream, or … [Read more...] about Fresh Strawberry Pecan Crumb Cake
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Zhoggiu Chicken Wraps (Sicilian Pesto Chicken)
I have called myself a chicken salad savant before, because I love chicken salad in its many, many forms. So here I take a trip to the Med, with this herb-forward, light and tangy version. Zhoggiu (pronounced zah-dew) is a Sicilian pesto that shows the Mediterranean crossroads heritage of the Italian island, creating a wonderfully flavorful sauce with a Middle Eastern twist and … [Read more...] about Zhoggiu Chicken Wraps (Sicilian Pesto Chicken)
Slow Cooker French Potatoes
The slow cooker is a great way to free up oven space, or to be able to put a dish in to cook with very little fussing about while you get on with other things. Using it to cook potatoes while you work on a beautiful roast and a lovely dessert, set the table, toss the salad and plate the hors d’oeuvres, can be a true boon. But here’s the thing – that’s why I originally tried … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker French Potatoes
Maple Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Autumn Vegetables
Testing recipes can get fraught at times. I hate to waste food, so I generally try to arrange for someone to eat what I cook. The first time I made this recipe, I had planned to have a group of people over for dinner to eat the results of several recipe tests, but some last-minute regrets meant that few of us there just snacked on the appetizers and dessert. I wrapped this up … [Read more...] about Maple Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Autumn Vegetables
One Pot Orzo alla Vodka
I’ve been making pasta with vodka sauce forever it seems, certainly when I was cooking meals in my first apartment. But it seems to have had a social media resurgence – kids today think it’s a “viral hack.” I almost hate to burst their bubble, tell them that their mama was making it when she was your age. But it sticks around for a reason, adding a dose of vodka to a tomato … [Read more...] about One Pot Orzo alla Vodka