I hesitated to post about this bread. It is almost too simple and it is made in a bread machine. With all the heat, I just did not feel like firing up an oven. The bread machine was my best option if the heat continues. … [Read more...] about Bread Machine Bread – It’s Whole Wheat
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Génoise A Party Cake
I have been derailed several times this year; the latest is/was an air conditioner problem. It always seems to take me a couple tries before I get things worked out. Does that happen to you? The repairman came, we thought he had it fixed, but apparently not. He said he would come … [Read more...] about Génoise A Party Cake
Apricot Tart with Mascarpone and Honey Cream
Last season I made an Apricot Tart. I loved it and thought it was wonderful and it is. But, I found a new recipe and I probably will not bother to look for another, because this apricot Tart with Mascarpone and Honey Cream is the best tart I ever ate. … [Read more...] about Apricot Tart with Mascarpone and Honey Cream
Basic Brioche
While watching Herbert Keller cooking show on PBS I went on line to find the show. Then as usual I went down the rabbit hole of recipes and became distracted. I ended up not finding what I was looking for, but I found his basic brioche recipe. … [Read more...] about Basic Brioche
Picnic Potato Salad
Warm weather is here. If you picnic or party this is a great dish. You can make it early in the day. You don’t have to worry about eggs and mayonnaise spoiling. I call it picnic potato salad. … [Read more...] about Picnic Potato Salad
Pork Chops with Mustard Sauce
I was at the market and I found these little new potatoes and I just had to have some. I tossed them in a steamer and steamed them until tender. … [Read more...] about Pork Chops with Mustard Sauce
Strawberry Galette
Finally, it’s strawberry season. I don’t think it is a coincidence that peak season for strawberries and Mothers’ Day coincides. I always think strawberries are Mother Nature’s gift to Mothers. I try to indulge as best I can when the season comes around. One way to really indulge … [Read more...] about Strawberry Galette
Refrigerator Salad
Did anyone watch Tom Collicchio documentary regarding food waste? He said that Americans are so wasteful that it is like dropping one of four bags of groceries in the parking lot and not bothering to pick them up. He also said was we buy too much at a time. We should buy less and … [Read more...] about Refrigerator Salad
Tuscan Tuna and Bean Salad
I have made Tuscan Tuna and Bean Salad many times, but I found this new-to-me delicious tuna and for me it just took this salad over the top. If you think you don’t like tuna it is probably because you have not had good tuna. It is a little pricey, but I think it is worth the … [Read more...] about Tuscan Tuna and Bean Salad
