I did not start out to make this Apple Rhubarb Galette. But once I did, I was smitten by it. The season for rhubarb is short - in the US it's "field grown" in the spring to early summer. (Hothouse rhubarb is available in the previous months, from late winter to early spring.) Rhubarb looks something like reddish celery, The leaves are poisonous and the only edible part is the stalk. I've never seen a recipe using it raw. When cooked, it tastes tart. I'd liken it to a super tart ... read more
Easy Chocolate Yogurt Layer Cake
I haven't made this Easy Chocolate Yogurt Layer Cake in decades. But recently I offered to bake for a good friend's birthday and she requested chocolate cake. Like many of you, in these days of quarantine cooking, I had to make do with the ingredients at hand. Thumbing through my treasured recipe notebook, I came upon this recipe. Immediately, I knew it would be perfect, and not just because I happened to have all the ingredients. The birthday plan was one I hope we don't have to get used to. ... read more
Single Serving Shepherd’s Pie
Single Serving Shepherd’s Pie is the ultimate in adaptable comfort food. Basically meat and vegetables covered by mashed potatoes, it requires only variety in the ingredients and ingenuity in the way ... read more
Baked apples – Great for 1 or a whole crowd
Simple oven-baked apples are comfort food of the best and most classic sort. And I don't know about you, but these days I need comfort food morning, noon, and night. Great for 1 or a whole ... read more
Homemade Dried Fruit & Nut Bars
Earlier this week, I stared into my pantry and refrigerator, wondering what to do with my odds and ends. I felt like baking, and wanted to make a snack rather than a full-fledged dessert. Besides, I ... read more
Cider Masala Poached Pears
These Cider Masala Poached Pears are fragrant and elegant, but simple. A light not-too-sweet dessert, they take just a few ingredients and a bit of time to let the spices steep. Although I made them ... read more
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