Several years ago, I had several friends who took up beekeeping. Not sure why that suddenly became a big hobby, but I was all for it, as they would bring me jars of honey. Most of them seemed to have moved on from the bees, or at least from leaving jars on my doorstep. And the truth is, I miss it. It always made me exercise my recipe development muscles to find ways to use it. … [Read more...] about Honey Drops
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Hummus Platter with Spice Roasted Vegetables
I can only take partial credit for this lovely dish. A sweet friend in London invited me to Sunday dinner at her perfectly charming home, with a lawn sloping down to a stretch of river home to ducks and geese. She is vegetarian and makes beautiful, fresh food that always impresses me (her pavlova is a thing of beauty). The minute she put this on her table, I knew I would copy … [Read more...] about Hummus Platter with Spice Roasted Vegetables
Tagliata Italian Summer Grilled Steak
Talgiata is not a complicated or fancy recipe. It is just a really great guide for a lovely grilled steak meal, perfect for a relaxed long weekend. It’s neither complicated to prepare, so you are not wasting valuable time in the kitchen, nor difficult to cook so you can still gather around the grill for a beer and a good chat. Whip up the marinade and tuck in the steak before … [Read more...] about Tagliata Italian Summer Grilled Steak
Summer Squash and Gruyere Buttermilk Biscuits
I’ve had a recipe marked for a while for a zucchini drop biscuit. It seemed like a good way to use up one last stray zucchini from the farmers market. It’s a pretty good recipe, nothing special. But it did lead me to the idea of a proper biscuit. I do love a biscuit, and think they are a real treat with special add-ins. I’ve made them with fresh … [Read more...] about Summer Squash and Gruyere Buttermilk Biscuits
Sweet Corn Pound Cake with Butter Glaze
Fresh in season corn straight from the farmers market is so deliciously sweet, it only makes sense to use it in sweet applications. But I know it can sound a little strange. The first time I served this, my dinners said it’s a “what kind of cake? Oh, okay…” When they tasted it (and loved it) they all said they wouldn’t have known it was corn if I hadn’t told them, … [Read more...] about Sweet Corn Pound Cake with Butter Glaze