Somerset Pork with Apples
September 13, 2012
Here’s a British twist on pork and apples, based on one of my favorite meals on a recent trip. … More Somerset Pork with Apples
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Sticky Toffee Cake (British Sticky Toffee Pudding)
September 12, 2012
This dessert is absolutely as good as it looks. Licking the plate afterward is almost mandatory. … More Sticky Toffee Cake (British Sticky Toffee Pudding)
Quick Tip: How to make self-rising flour
September 8, 2012
Every once in a while I find a recipe that calls for self-rising flour. And since my pantry is jam packed with other staples, I don’t want to have to buy a bag that will mostly go unused. Here’s a great way to make it on the fly, so you don’t have to allocate valuable … More Quick Tip: How to make self-rising flour
Fresh Basil Pesto
August 23, 2012
Fresh pesto is a great way to use up copious amounts of fresh basil, and it’s great tossed with pasta, used as a dip for breads, and leftovers freeze well for a splash of summer anytime! … More Fresh Basil Pesto
Diane’s Refrigerator Pickles
August 18, 2012
These sweet pickles could not be any easier to make. If you have never made them, give them a try! … More Diane’s Refrigerator Pickles
Quick Tip: Tomatoes
August 17, 2012
STORING TOMATOES Store fresh-picked tomatoes on the countertop or windowsill. Do NOT store tomatoes in the refrigerator, as the cold damages the cell membranes, resulting in a mealy texture and loss of flavor. Store them stem side down. The theory is that the scar left from the stem on the tomato allows moisture to seep … More Quick Tip: Tomatoes
Mom’s Potato Salad
August 8, 2012
My mom makes the best. Potato. Salad. Ever. And now I do, too, after tagging behind her, taking copious notes and measurements while she made it. … More Mom’s Potato Salad
Gazpacho
August 6, 2012
This quintessential chilled summer soup on a hot summer day is nothing but refreshing. Bursting with the flavor of fresh tomatoes and cool cucumbers, this silky soup is great on its own or as a prelude to any summer meal. … More Gazpacho
Diane’s Fresh Tomato and Basil Bruschetta
July 30, 2012
I first made bruschetta after taking an Italian cooking class, and it was one of my first successes in the kitchen. Over the years, I have refined that recipe as well as my technique. Here’s my take on this classic Italian favorite. … More Diane’s Fresh Tomato and Basil Bruschetta
Diane’s Barbecued Baby Back Ribs
July 29, 2012
Here’s how I make barbecued (or oven baked) baby back ribs. It’s easy, it’s consistent, and cleanup is a breeze! … More Diane’s Barbecued Baby Back Ribs
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