I really don’t know where this recipe came from, but whenever I make it, it feels very homey English country house to me. Maybe I picked it up when I lived in England. It’s a fruitcake, which the British are very fond of, but it is nothing like the traditional Christmas variety. It’s sweet, but also a little savory, with big, crunchy hazelnuts running through all that fruit. … [Read more...] about Fig, Fruit and Hazelnut Loaf with Whipped Stilton
Holiday Cooking
Maple Blondies
I really love maple syrup. I don’t make myself pancakes or waffles very often, so I have to get my maple fix in other ways. Like these delicious blondies. Blondies are already one of my favorite simple treats — all the chewy, buttery satisfaction of a brownie, without the chocolate — and maple syrup seems particularly at home in them. It plays beautifully with the brown … [Read more...] about Maple Blondies
Pumpkin Recipe Round – Up
Nothing says fall quite like pumpkin—but I'm not talking about pumpkin-flavored everything from the grocery store. Pumpkin is a wonderfully versatile ingredient in the kitchen, and it deserves better than being relegated to coffee and packaged snacks. Over the years, I've used pumpkin in everything from creamy pasta and chili to pizza dough, focaccia, popovers and, of … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Recipe Round – Up
Grapefruit Chiffon Cake
A chiffon cake is a beautiful thing, but I think they have gone rather out of style. They are a little bit of work that is well worth it in my opinion. That makes it a special occasion cake. It has the light airiness of an angel food cake with the whipped egg whites but added richness from the beaten yolks. It lends itself to gentle flavors, like this hint of grapefruit. The … [Read more...] about Grapefruit Chiffon Cake
Dublin Lawyer (Shrimp in Irish Whiskey Cream Sauce)
I am reposting an old St. Patrick's Day recipe that's become a firm favorite on the site throughout the year - for good reason! I absolutely discovered this dish because of the name. I first saw it on a pub menu in London and had to ask. After it was described, my dining companion switched his order to it and we both relished bites. But I had to know where the name came … [Read more...] about Dublin Lawyer (Shrimp in Irish Whiskey Cream Sauce)
