Adventures in cooking and baking.
The British Bloody Mary, made with gin instead of vodka, adds a hint of botanical flavor to this classic brunch cocktail.
Have you ever had a Bloody Mary with gin? Even if you are not a gin lover, there's a good chance that you will love the additional flavors that gin brings to this drink.
The recipe for these whole wheat sandwich loaves is perfect for making your everyday bread. The loaves can be made in just a little over three hours, start to finish.
These whole wheat loaves are perfect sliced for sandwiches. The flavor compliments deli meats, cheeses, and even peanut butter and jelly. This bread also makes excellent toast.
If you have a craving for fresh pretzels, whip up a batch of these easy-to-make hot buttered soft pretzels.
These hot buttered pretzels, brushed with melted butter right after baking, are irresistable.
These Tomato Muffins, with their bright color and mild tomato and cheese flavor, are wonderful for breakfast or a snack.
These tomato muffins are mildly flavored with tomato soup concentrate and Parmesan cheese. They are mildly savory, but with a hint of sweetness as well, making them perfect for serving warm with melted salted butter.
This Mexican Chicken Lasagna is layered with corn tortillas, seasoned ground chicken, corn, beans, salsa, and lots of cheese.
This Mexican chicken lasagna is the perfect make-ahead casserole for serving a crowd.
This Mexican red rice is the essential time tested side dish for whenever you are serving your favorite Mexican-style meal.
Arroz rojo, or red rice, is one of those dishes served every day with Mexican dishes both north and south of the Rio Grande. When you think of rice and beans, this is pretty much the traditional tomato-y rice, with a couple of twists.
This lighter than air olive oil chiffon cake is fragrant with the faint scent of oranges and fruity olive oil. It's perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.
This olive oil chiffon cake includes freshly squeezed orange juice and extra virgin olive oil. It lends itself to all kinds of toppings, including whipped cream, chocolate sauce, fruit sauce, or ice cream.
