Smothered Pork Chops

My version of smothered pork chops includes sun-dried tomatoes and about 10 cloves of garlic.

We devoured these chops at light speed.

After a quick sear on the pork chops (maybe too quick?), a light caramelization of the onions and whipping up a […]

Chess Squares with Butterscotch Icing

These super sweet squares are best when served in very small portions.

Chess Squares makes 9 x 13 inch baking dish

1 stick butter, soft 2 cups sugar 3 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp fine sea salt 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup AP flour

Valrhona Cocoa with Marshmallow Cream

Now that the spring colors light the air, we don’t mind the cool fronts that whisper in and out of our lives. I for one look forward to these last reminders of winter. They offer a last chance to use that chill as an excuse for a soothing cup of […]

Pumpkin Crumble

A crumble topping with oat bran adds a little healthy fiber to the crispy topping.

Pumpkin Crumble makes one deep dish pie (Or, pie-sized baking dish)

1 15 oz can pumpkin 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 […]

Sweet Potato Pie

Red Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potato Pie makes 1 pie

2 sweet potatoes, boiled 1 can sweetened condensed milk 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 Tablespoons butter 1 Tablespoon flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1-2 teaspoon orange […]

White Chili

Spices

Soaked White Kidney Beans

In a large dutch oven, bring beans and water to a boil. Turn off the heat, cover and let sit 30 minutes. Drain and repeat.

White Chili makes 1 large dutch oven

Cereal Milk

Milk by Christina Tosi might just be my favorite cookbook for all times. For starters, it allows us to attempt the sweet and savory treats of Momofuku Milk Bar in our very own kitchen. It’s also bursting with unique ideas that jumpstart inspiration in my kitchen. And, most importantly, it’s […]

Momofuku Milk Bar

From the simple genius of cereal milk to the creative use of a wide variety of “crumbs” within a recipe, this cookbook is more than just a compilation of recipes to be followed. It’s a source of pure inspiration from cover to cover. It invites you to rethink the ordinary.

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Turmeric Masala Milk

Martha Stewart’s niece Sophie Herbert demonstrated the preparation of this milk on Friday’s episode. Very timely, considering both my husband and myself are getting over a cold and sore throat. This tea was the perfect remedy. It’s lovely and tasty, too!

(I’ve altered the recipe ever-so-slightly. The mace […]