With the wealth of late summer/early autumn fruits flooding the markets these days, this lovely compote will be a “go to” recipe for spooning over waffles, pancakes, sponge cake, pound cake, or ice cream. The recipe is featured in Chapter…
Too Many Tomatoes?
It’s August, after all, so the problem of too many tomatoes is, well, a problem, especially if you grow your own. Even if you don’t, with so many varieties available —and you know you want to try them all…
POTATOES ON THE SIDE
I’ve come to the conclusion that potatoes are really the stuff of greatness and no more so than in a potato cake, to which any number of other ingredients can be added — bacon, cheese, herbs to name a few.…
EGGS FOR SUPPER
When I’m really stuck for a quick supper, I turn to eggs! Not fried, poached, or scrambled, but to what the French (and the Irish) call a tart or a quiche. While many use the term interchangeably, the main difference,…
Casserole Season is Here!
If it’s January, then it’s time for warming casseroles that are both flavorful and easy-to-prepare; Cottage Pie is one of those dishes! In a land where sheep were traditionally a primary food supply, it’s not surprising that lamb is the…
Berries, Berries Everywhere
Why settle for a dessert with only one kind of berry when you can combine all the best the season has to offer in a dish appropriately called “Summer Pudding.” This deliciously simple sweet some attribute to the English;…
Time For Summer Herbs
Whether you cultivate an herb garden, grow a few in pots, or simply find them irresistible at your market or farm stand, the thought of cooking with fresh herbs is, frankly, irresistible! Keep these two recipes on-hand for your next…