In this late winter/early spring season, a warm bowl of delicious soup makes a comforting meal. And what better flavor to conjure up the delightful flavors of the summer-garden-to-come than tomato soup? Here are two simple recipes to create this classic meal in your own kitchen. The first, Tomato Basil Soup, is super quick and velvety smooth. Thanks to Elizabeth …
Easy & Easier: No Bake Chocolate Pots de Creme
There’s no better way to celebrate Valentines Day than with the rich taste of a decadent chocolate dessert. And when that dessert is super easy to make and you don’t even have to turn on your oven, that’s even better. Traditional Pots de Creme (pronounced “poh-deh-crehm) are silky-smooth custards baked in a water bath in an oven. But these two …
Fall Fun: Easy Apple Butter, Pumpkin Carving Hacks
Fall is by far, my favorite season. For me, autumn is never complete unless I’ve visited an apple orchard and carved a pumpkin. My annual orchard adventure inspired me to make some spicy slow-cooked apple butter, made easy by letting most of the cooking happen overnight, in my Crock Pot. And my Daytime Tri-Cities segment was close enough to Halloween …
Apple Crisp
Some recipes I’ve made so many times that I don’t measure anything. This is one of those comfortable, rock-solid dishes that have filled my kitchen countless times with a warm, spicy aroma. But don’t worry: I kept track of what I do so you can enjoy this fall favorite in your home. I used Granny Smith apples myself, but you …
Chapati, Kenyan Style
The first chapati I ever ate was made by a Kenyan friend, who later showed me how to make this simple but delicious and versatile flatbread. After doing my own research, I discovered chapati is one of those food staples that has traveled the globe, branching out long ago from India to other Asian countries, Africa and the Caribbean. It …
Summer Fruit Feast
A couple of weeks ago, I went blueberry picking at a nearby farm. I managed one gallon an hour, but I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the birds and popping fresh fat berries in my mouth whenever I needed an energy boost to keep going. I wish everyone had the opportunity to grow or harvest their own food, as it gives …
Café Mocha Delight
I love weddings! After being married myself for over 30 years, I get teary eyed when I see a young couple take the plunge into happily-ever-after. And this weekend is especially meaningful for me, as I have the privilege of not only watching an amazing young lady I’ve known for years tie the knot, but I also get to create …
Mom’s Very Best Chocolate Pound Cake
In honor of Mother’s Day, I thought I’d share an old family recipe I found in my mother’s tattered handmade cookbook, a recipe handed down to her from her mother. To be honest, I’d never tried this recipe before, but Mom’s unmistakable handwriting in red ink told me it was “Mom’s Very best” and I sure wasn’t going to argue …
Cupcakes 101
Who doesn’t love cupcakes? I think next to chocolate chip cookies, cupcakes are probably the one treat that most people bake, whether they consider themselves a good cook or not. They’re the perfect go-to goodie for large gatherings, school events, and of course, birthdays! And that’s where the inspiration for my latest Daytime Tri-Cities appearance came from. My sweet granddaughter, …
Biscuits ‘n Gravy: Back to My Roots
My first memory of baking is standing in a chair next to my mother, making ‘snake’ biscuits with small pieces of dough she gave me, while she formed more traditional shapes for our family’s Saturday morning breakfast. She placed our unbaked creations on small, round cast iron griddles, well seasoned and lightly greased, and set them in our humble propane-powered …