This is an easy tender cake topped with a nice sugary crunch. You can use raspberries or any fresh juicy berry from your local market. You can substitute fresh buttermilk with Saco powdered buttermilk – following the Saco instructions just add the powder (2…
Makes about 10 small pancakes (recipe easily doubles). You can sprinkle blueberries (or any favorite fruit, nut, etc) over the pancake just before flipping.
Do not overbake these cookies. The edges should be brown but the rest of the cookie should still be very light in color. Parchment makes for easy cookie removal and cleanup, but it’s not a necessity. If you don’t use parchment, let the cookies cool directly…
The whole dried chiles are added for appearance, not for flavor, and can be omitted. To fry the chicken, use a Dutch oven or a straight-sided sauté pan (with at least 3-quart capacity); do not use a 12-inch skillet with sloped sides; it will be too small to…
My friend Claire has asked me for this recipe at least 5 times – she says it’s a family favorite. Use a 12-inch nonstick skillet with a tight-fitting lid for this recipe.
If you prefer to cook a smaller 2-pound fillet, ask to have it cut from the thick center of the fillet, not the thin tail end, and begin checking doneness a minute earlier. If you can find only chunky mango chutney, puree it in a mini food processor until s…
This recipe is from Cook's Illustrated and I had my doubts when I first saw that it used Vodka. It does however produce a wonderfully flaky crust and because the alcohol adds moistness without aiding in gluten formation. I still prefer a traditional pate br…
A recipe for the "healthiest" meal replacement on the planet with great metabolism-boosting power. You can substitute your favorite juice or skim milk for the Green Tea
This a great chewy buttery giant oatmeal cookie. By using large size scoops of cookie dough, the centers stay soft and chewy and the edges are nice and crisp. Tart cherries are a welcomed change to traditional raisins, and complement the dark chocolate perf…
This dish is best when prepared with whole-milk yogurt, but low-fat yogurt can be substituted. For a spicier dish, do not remove the ribs and seeds from the chile. If you prefer, substitute 2 teaspoons ground coriander, 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1/4 tea…