These are elegant and easy. The batter is a variation on chocolate chip cookies, but with fresh raspberries and pecans. Best of all, no shaping or scooping. Just bake into bars, then serve in decadent squares. Summer Raspberry Blondies Ingredients 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 2 cups light brown sugar, packed 2 […]
I have always loved grilled cheese sandwiches. My mother used to make the American cheese kind, but with whole wheat bread. Cognitive dissonance, I know. Now that I’m an adult, I can and do make them with better ingredients. Real cheddar cheese, bacon and apple on white sandwich bread from Heavenly Hearth. Mozzarella, pesto, […]
This old-fashioned coleslaw goes with anything and everything grilled. It makes a lot of salad, but the leftovers last for days, so make the whole recipe even if you’re just cooking for a small group. Sweet and Sour Coleslaw Serves: 12 Prep Time: 15 minutes and then 24 hours to marinate before serving Dressing […]
Grill these tasty Cuban sandwiches at the picnic. Assemble them at home—even a day ahead—then keep them cold until ready to heat up. Serves: 4 Total time: 40 minutes. 30 minutes to assemble,10 minutes to grill. Complete the menu: Corn, Black Bean and Red Pepper Salad; lemon ice for dessert Ingredients 1 pork tenderloin (** […]
You might be able to explain to a child how credit card debt accumulates if you only make the minimum monthly payment-but when the percentage starts compounding, I usually collapse muttering over my calculator.
The banking industry isn’t making it easy to teach your child to be a saver. My son’s savings account earned less than a quarter in interest last year: $.20 to be exact. “Pathetic,” was his response. And he’s right. But that started a family discussion about why we save and how to keep money safe, […]
Here’s an easy-to-make, terrific tasting dish that’ll make a statement at your next summertime gathering—delicious scallops served in the ceviche style. Scallops Ceviche Serves: 4 as appetizers Prep time: 15 minutes Chill time: 1 hour 1 lb. bay scallops 2 tsp. kosher salt, divided 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 2 […]
This is my go-to grilling recipe for salmon. It’s quick enough for a weeknight dinner and fancy enough for guests. This year, I’ve been making it on wood planks, which give the salmon a smoky taste that’s the perfect complement to the sweet glaze. Serves: 4-6 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15-20 minutes […]
We’re done with the Cosmo and Appletini. At your next girls’ night in, serve Lemon Drops. They’re super easy to put together, and you don’t need any exotic ingredients. More importantly, they’re delicious! If any drink can stop the automatic, “I’ll have a glass of white wine,” the Lemon Drop is it. Lemon Drop Martini […]
It’s no secret that I love food, but I’m usually able to show enough restraint that I don’t fear stepping on the scale. Except for right now. Was it the cookies, champagne, dinners out, lunches with friends or all of the above that have me feeling like I have a jelly belly? For all of […]
