Looking for something to make that will warm you inside and out? Try this rolled stuffed flank steak, aka braciole. This recipe for rolled stuffed flank steak is so flavorful it will become a favorite before you know it. As a bit of a joke I brought this rolled stuffed flank steak to a Christmas cookie gathering that FBLA held recently. I made a lovely savory vegetarian yule … [Read more...]
Chicken Croquettes Wrapped in Shredded Fillo
I am a very good cook. I can chop, butcher, saute, grill, you name it. But I’m not the most creative cook. In fact, I’m a bit of a thief when it comes to new ideas. I outright steal from chefs: talented and extremely gifted chefs. Here and abroad. My travels to Valencia, Spain brought me to restaurant Seu-Xerea (pronounced: essay-u-se-er-e-a). (After watching this video … [Read more...]
Tried and True Lemon Bars
These tried and true lemon bars are a perennial people pleaser. No matter how picky or finicky an eater, lemon bars will always be welcomed. In the past three weeks (as well as the past thirty years) I’ve brought these lemon bars to a small dinner party, a rather large barbeque, as well as a surprise mother’s day breakfast. And I’m happy to report, no leftovers. I have no … [Read more...]
Death by Chocolate Gluten Free Chocolate Cake
People often ask me, “What is the easiest cake that you make?” My answer is always, my chocolate cake…make that my death by chocolate gluten free chocolate cake, a mouthful, a delicious mouthful. To be honest I’ve had to update the name of this cake quite a few times since I started baking it in the mid 80s. The original name was truffle cake since truffles were all the rage at … [Read more...]
Beer Ginger Short Ribs
I’m using any excuse to turn on the oven during this el Nino winter. I'm craving short ribs. I've made Suzanne Goin's short ribs more times than I can count. I wanted something a bit different and thought that a great way to warm up my home by making beer and ginger short ribs. These beer ginger short ribs take a minimum of effort. The zingy beer and ginger sauce compliments … [Read more...]
