Recipes

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 Golden Beet Feta Tarragon Tart started out as a radish tart recipe originally found in a magazine, but I could not …

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, Nettle Spätzle Gouda …

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 …

So I’m wishing everyone a Happy May Day with this Whole Wheat Ramp Walnut Bread!  So, to celebrate, I’m continuing my parade …

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

It’s ramp season, and I couldn’t be happier, as you can see by this luscious Creamy Ramp Horseradish Noodles recipe.  Last weekend, …

Pink desserts make a lot of people happy, mostly me. Unfortunately, most times they contain lots of artificial food color. I got lucky …

What’s TBEX? The same message from several different friends kept my phone pinging while I was running around Jerusalem trapped in what …

This Carrot Wrapped Egg Stuffed Meatloaf dish is a protein and veggie bomb. Press a simply seasoned meatloaf mix into a ring …

For the most part, this year’s Easter recipes have been about the wow factor and flavor but most importantly, time savers. I …