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May 14, 2025

Chocolate Sablés

Chocolate sables are a lovely French shortbread cookie that has a "sandy" crumbly texture. 

Chocolate Sablés in a white bowl on a red checkered cloth.


These are wonderful, pop-able chocolate cookies. These cookies are rustic in appearance and sophisticated in flavor. With two kinds of chocolate, both cocoa flour and grated bittersweet chocolate, these cookies will satisfy your cravings. 

May 13, 2025

Alabama Orange Rolls

These Alabama Orange Rolls are so deliciously "orangey" in such a good way. And there's no cinnamon involved... just orange and more orange to flavor, fill, and glaze them. 

Alabama Orange Rolls topped with glaze place on a plate.


Alabama Orange Rolls (or simply Orange Rolls in Alabama) are a sweet, sticky, and gooey treat you'll enjoy for breakfast, brunch, tea, or even dessert. Serve them with mimosas for a fun morning hanging out with friends. 

May 12, 2025

Red, White, and Blue Potato Salad

This red, white, and blue potato salad is a tasty addition to a Memorial Day or summer potluck or barbecue. 

Red, White, and Blue Potato Salad in two white bowls.

 

This potato salad includes a combination of gold, red, and purple mini potatoes tossed in a simple oil and vinegar dressing rather than a mayonnaise-based dressing. 

May 6, 2025

Thai-Style Turkey and Jasmine Rice Soup

This Thai-Style Turkey and Jasmine Rice Soup is a tasty way to use up any leftover turkey (or chicken) meat. 

Thai-Style Turkey and Jasmine Rice Soup in two bowls with limes on the side.


Instead of making the usual turkey noodle soup, try this Thai-style version of turkey soup. The broth is flavored with lemon grass, ginger, and garlic for a bright taste, and the vegetables in the soup are simmered for just a short time, until they are "crisp tender."

May 3, 2025

Cornbread Æbleskiver (Aebleskiver)

These Cornbread Æbleskiver are a fun take on the traditional Danish pancake. 

Cornbread Aebleskivers in a bowl with a side bean and tomato salad.


Danish aebleskiver traditionally are made with flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, milk or buttermilk, and eggs. Although less common, there are also yeasted versions, similar to the Dutch poffertje. They are traditionally served three on a plate. 

Apr 27, 2025

Tahini and Coconut Muffins

These tahini and coconut muffins with chocolate chips and dried apricots have a wonderful unique flavor. You'll love them for both breakfast and an afternoon snack. 

Tahini and Coconut Muffins on a blue plate with one muffin cut in half.


I made these muffins to use up the last of a jar of tahini I had in the back of the refrigerator. Tahini is a Middle Eastern paste made from sesame seeds and is typically used to make hummus, baba ghanoush, and sesame noodles. The flavor is similar to toasted sesame oil, but the texture is creamy. 

Apr 26, 2025

Macaroni and Cheese with Asparagus and Prosciutto

This macaroni and cheese with asparagus an prosciutto is made in one pot and is ready in less than an hour. 

Macaroni and Cheese with Asparagus and Prosciutto in a red rimmed bowl and a smaller red rimmed bowl.


This macaroni and cheese is prepared on the stove top in a single pot. It turns out so creamy and flavorful even though you don't have to make a separate béchamel sauce. Everything comes together in the same 4-quart pan.