Having converted to a gluten-free and mostly dairy-free diet, I have been looking for a replacement for traditional pumpkin or sweet-potato pie. A friend sent me a recipe for Sweet Potato Bebinca from Nik Sharma and adapted for The New York Times by Mayukh Sen, which I further adapted to a more traditional pumpkin pie
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Enriched Oatmeal
While I still make overnight cold oatmeal occasionally, we’ve made a switch to this enriched oatmeal recently, and I’ve found that mixing the dry ingredients into a bulk batch saves time on the mornings we enjoy this for breakfast.
Simple Rustic Bread as Base for Exploration
I assume I am not alone in finding bread-making both fascinating and scary. It is a simple process, but for some reason the thought of starting bread would paralyze me. The other thing that would keep me from starting was the idea that I had to make sourdough, and keep feeding a starter. That sounds
The Hairy Porter – A Rich Winter Warmer
The Hairy Porter is a full-bodied, slightly sweet, chocolatey beer without the astringency some dark ales have. We forwent the usual black patent malt and swapped it with a dark wheat malt, leaving the familiar brownish-red color and highlighting the Belgian Special B and chocolate malts. The flaked oats and the wheat malt make for
Fancy Mac & Cheese: a favorite crowdpleaser that’s quick to prepare
Need a quick, tasty, and filling dish for your next family gathering or potluck meal? This upscale version of Macaroni & Cheese is scratch-made with top quality ingredients and complex flavor, without being too fussy or complicated. This recipe was adapted (and greatly simplified) from The Savory Way by Deborah Madison Fancy Mac & Cheese
Swedish Cardamom Bread is a delicious holiday treat that makes a great gift.
Last year I wanted to mix it up with holiday baking, and came across a recipe for Swedish cardamom bread. With a few batches under my belt I have made some modifications to add just a touch more decadence. It’s an easy recipe and great for gift-giving. Makes two large loaves. Ingredients 2 cups whole
Making Mead: Honey plus time yields a delicious beverage
We have been intending to make mead for so long that it had become something of a joke. “I’ll get to that right after we make mead.” Then this past summer whilst cleaning the basement we realized we had nearly 14 pounds of honey … and that it was six years old. Coincidentally, we had
Summer cocktails: refreshing drinks for hot days
When it’s this hot out I like to cool off with summer cocktails with fruity flavors that bring to mind afternoons relaxing on a tropical beach. These summer cocktail recipes are easy and delicious, with our without alcohol. Blood Orange Spritz Blood orange soda Lime wedge Gin or vodka (optional) In a tall glass, combine
Tomatillo salsa: a simple, flavorful sauce
This recipe was inspired by a locally made brand of tomatillo salsa that I still buy on occasion. But with summer coming around again, I’m looking forward to making my own. Ingredients 2 pounds fresh tomatillos, paper husks removed 3-4 fresh jalapeño chilis 2 heads garlic Olive oil Salt Instructions Heat your oven to 400
Tomato sauce, A Recipe with a Kick
Despite the challenge of our cold climate, I love growing tomatoes, and plant them every summer. And after 10 years, I’m even getting pretty good at cultivating them. Of course, then there’s the question of what to do with all the tomatoes we can’t use immediately, to which I say: Challenge Accepted! This is the