Recipes

This month’s King Arthur Flour Bakealong is simply delicious. If you have ever dreamed of turning out perfect golden crusted tasty baguettes from …

If you have never tasted rhubarb anything, you are in for a treat. This Coconut Rhubarb Swirl Cheesecake is a winner.  Previously, …

If nut-encrusted eggs are not a thing yet, they should be.  How did something this good escape me all of these years? …

Fresh chanterelles and dill add a beautiful flavor to this traditional Swiss dish, a favorite of German-speaking parts of Switzerland.  Traditional potato …

Aside from throwing hamburgers or the occasional steak on the grill, it can just be too dang hot in the summer to …

In full disclosure, for the past 20 years, I have not eaten anything that comes from the sea. This was not always …

Ramps are getting very scarce at the markets so this is my last ramp recipe offering for the season. I offer up …

This Turkey Meatballs in Yogurt Gruyere Sauce recipe contains a hidden ingredient. I will get to that later.  Creamy yogurt sauce and …

I’ll address the elephant on the blog right away. What the hell is hyssop? For those of you who don’t know, this …

This started out as a radish tart recipe originally found in a magazine but I could not find the radish variety I wanted …

I am not going to lie. This Cherry Poppy Seed Streusel Cake is a production. There are 5 different elements to create …

This month’s berry bakealong was a delicious combination of cake, meringue, berries and custard, all packed into one delicious torte. When I first …

For most of you, this recipe is probably one of the most unusual you’ve seen in a while. Basically, it’s homemade späztle …

Here’s a lovely way to celebrate spring and Mother’s Day together in one dish.  Lightly cook bright emerald asparagus then douse in …

Chervil is abundant in most markets in Germany. However, I have a heck of a time finding chervil in the USA. What’s the big deal? it’s …

How cute are these Strawberries & Cream MOM Pastries? This easy-peasy dessert is a riff on strawberry shortcake. Instead of a shortcake …

It’s Cinco de Mayo, a serious holiday celebrating Mexican military victory over the French. For many of us non-Mexicans (I’m looking at …

This Hazelnut Ramp Bread Knödel recipe is not my first visit to the ramp knödel rodeo. Last year I made Ramp Shallot …

Wishing everyone a Happy May Day with this Whole Wheat Ramp Walnut Bread!  To celebrate I’m continuing my parade of ramp recipes …

Homemade ramp salt is the flavor bomb your kitchen needs. It’s easy, especially delicious, and fun to make. Also, you’ll impress your …