Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

These chocolate crinkle cookies are a childhood favorite of my…

Cooking for Alan Dinner #4 – Dessert

Apple Pie Bars With every attempt at a new recipe for baked…

Cooking for Alan – Dinner #4 Main Course

Cooking for Alan Dinner #4 continued... Menu French 75 Champagne…

Cooking for Alan – Dinner #4 – Appetizer

At last count I believe I've prepared around 20 recipes from…
Lemon Ginger Tumeric Soup

Lemon-Ginger-Turmeric Chicken Soup

Growing up in the 60s and 70s I ate plenty of canned soup. …

Love is a Verb: Cook for your sweetheart.

My sweetheart and I prefer staying home for Valentine's Day. …

Chicago Restaurant Week – Table for One

On a recent work trip to the Windy City I arrived on the final…
Eggs, Cheese and leftover veggies

Asparagus, Mushroom and Leek Frittata

Whenever I'm about to head out-of-town on a trip, I try to clear…

Cooking for Alan – Dinner #3 – Dessert

Just like Ina Garten, I'm a huge fan of lemons.  It's also safe…

Cooking for Alan – Dinner #3 Main Course

I'm not sure why I've avoided cooking brisket over the years,…

Cooking for Alan – Dinner #3 Cocktail and Salad

As regular readers know, one of my food blog projects is to attempt…

French Toast Ina Garten Style

During the week my breakfast usually consist of a cappuccino…