Here’s another very simple recipe for you. (And, really, aren’t those the best kind?) If you love croutons on your salad, I highly recommend you try making your own. It’s so simple, and they taste ever so much better than store bought croutons. … Continue Reading →
This is an absurdly simple recipe, but it is such a wonderful way to enjoy fresh, ripe tomatoes. We have had an abundance of these juicy, red globes this season, so they’ve been starring in several of our meals each week. … Continue Reading →
When my husband and I went to Hawaii, we discovered a few stands selling banana bread by the side of the road. We were told that Julia’s was “the world’s best” banana bread. I always thought of banana bread as something you make to save extra bananas from going in the trash. That was until I tasted the heaven that is Julia’s banana bread. One thing that stood out was the buttery flavor. I always made mine using the recipe in the Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook, which uses oil for the fat. I noticed today that our bananas … Continue Reading →
Just about every cookbook has a version of this recipe. This one is from Beard On Bread by James Beard. The recipe produces a soft, buttery roll that’s perfect for accompanying your Holiday dinner. I’ve made them for Easter and Christmas this year. Of course, they’re so good you may not want to wait for a special occasion to make them! Print Parker House Rolls Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes Yield: About 30 rolls Ingredients1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 cup warm water (about 100ºF to 115ºF) 1/4 cup … Continue Reading →
Ah, bread pudding! It’s one of the classics. This is bread pudding the way my mom taught me to make it. It’s a favorite of my dad’s, and he’s been dropping hints lately. So, I finally got around to making it for him. With all my bread baking lately, you think I’d have tons of stale bread left over, but it doesn’t last that long. So I bought some from a bakery and left the bag open for a couple of days. I just used sliced white sandwich bread for this, but you really need to buy it from a … Continue Reading →