6-8 servings Tip: If you're not into making pie crust, keep things simple and purchase one. Another option is to make the quiche without crust. It would be equally delicious. I had 2 small bundles of dough scraps in the freezer from a previous pie bake, so decided to patch them together for this quiche.... Continue Reading →
Luxardo Cherry Bars w/Chocolate Drizzle
24 servings Tip: Use your curiosity in the kitchen. This excessive and decadent dessert bar came from curiosity. I had never tried or even known about a maraschino cherry that wasn't artificially bright red, waxy, sugary, somewhat medicinal in flavor. And then I had a Manhattan cocktail, accompanied by a single speared cherry...and I needed... Continue Reading →
Chicken Pot Pie with Morels and Tarragon Cream Sauce
Serves 4-6 Tip: Don't be intimidated by a fairly long recipe. If it's mine, I'm just a bit wordy. 😀 Longer recipes are not usually as difficult as it may seem, if you break things into steps. You can simplify this dish by following Prep instructions the day before. Keep everything properly chilled, then assemble and... Continue Reading →
White Whole Wheat Pizza Dough w/Rosemary & Garlic
  Dough for approximately 3 large thin-crust pizzas Tip: This is not an advertisement, but I use King Arthur or Bob's Red Mill flour in a lot of my baking. White whole wheat flour from either brand provides nutrition and fiber just as whole wheat flour would, but the result is lighter and milder tasting.... Continue Reading →
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie with Ginger Crumb Topping
Makes one 9-inch pie (recipe can be doubled) Recipe adapted from David Leite's pie (filling & topping) Tip: If you can grow or purchase rhubarb where you live, but can't use it all at one time, you're in luck! Rhubarb freezes beautifully and can be used later in many recipes...I'm partial to pie, but sauce... Continue Reading →