Prep 10 mins  Cook 15 mins  Eat 25 mins Have dinner on the table in only 25 minutes with this Rigatoni with Radicchio, Gorgonzola and Walnuts. Try this new pasta dish on a busy weeknight.  It’s different and delicious with a grown-up taste. Radicchio is a favorite ingredient of authentic Italian dishes and on it’s own… Continue reading Rigatoni with Radicchio, Gorgonzola and Walnuts
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A Catering Secret that will make your party platter sing – The Garnish!
Whether it’s planning my own parties or working with catering company, Along Came Mary, “the garnish” is the secret to giving your food a professional touch. Yes, the food has to taste amazing. Yes, you have to provide a welcoming and party atmosphere with music, decorations and possibly a theme. Yes, you must make introductions… Continue reading A Catering Secret that will make your party platter sing – The Garnish!
Red Walnuts light up Waldorf Salad
Ghoulish Zombie Eye Balls and 7 more Halloween ideas
Halloween is one of those days when you can be totally silly. My Halloween costume when I answer the door usually involves a chef’s coat, blood and witches brew. These ghoulish eyes are the perfect “treat” for the occasion. The Food Bloggers of Los Angeles met at my house for a Halloween themed potluck. Take a look at what… Continue reading Ghoulish Zombie Eye Balls and 7 more Halloween ideas
Sugar Cookies – a versatile recipe for mix-ins
Prep 30 mins  Bake 10 mins  Eat 40 mins Not a lot of time to bake cookies this year?  Try this delicious Sugar Cookie recipe and do some mix-ins. That’s what I did to create this Cranberry-Orange Walnut Sugar Cookie when I was pushed against the clock before meeting up with the outrageous bakers in the Food… Continue reading Sugar Cookies – a versatile recipe for mix-ins
Chocolate Dream Bars
Prep 15 mins  Bake 30 mins  Eat 45 mins I’ve updated this Chocolate Dream Bars recipe from my 1973 Pillsbury Cookbook. All the girls in Minneapolis were given this cookbook when they came “of age”. The combination of the cookie crust along with chocolate, walnuts and coconut are dreamy, hence the name. They are gooey… Continue reading Chocolate Dream Bars
Easy 15 Minute Pie Crust Recipe is Foolproof
Prep 15 mins Learn how to make a flaky Pie Crust in only 15 minutes and get the recipe below. I guide you through with step-by-step photos, as we did in our recent Pie Class. Pies took on a starring role in our November Cooking Class, but that’s not the only place these sweet gems… Continue reading Easy 15 Minute Pie Crust Recipe is Foolproof
Pies & Tarts Cooking Class – November 8, 2012
“As American as apple pie” is a common saying, but how common is it for Americans to know how to make an apple pie?…not so common, I’m afraid. So my goal is to teach a few more people how to make an apple pie along with a flaky pie crust. The secret to a really great… Continue reading Pies & Tarts Cooking Class – November 8, 2012
5-Minute Red Pepper-Tomato Tapenade
Prep 5 mins  Eat 5 mins Looking for appetizer ideas for your spring party?  This Red Pepper-Tomato Tapenade will take you five minutes to whip up in your food processor. It’s delicious and it’s different.  The ingredients are items you can have on hand to make at a moment’s notice. You can serve it on fresh… Continue reading 5-Minute Red Pepper-Tomato Tapenade
