At one of the lastest weekend visits at our house, I asked my granddaughters—ages 7 and 5—if they wanted to go out to lunch at a restaurant. Their answer? “Let’s cook instead!” So, we made crepes. We mixed the batter, let it rest, and laid […]
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One-Pan 3-Ingredient Assassin’s Spaghetti
If you’ve spent any time on food TikTok or Instagram lately, you’ve probably seen Spaghetti all’Assassina—the famous Italian “Assassin’s Spaghetti” known for its fiery heat and ultra-crispy, deeply charred noodles. Traditionally, making this dish is a whole production. It requires simmering a separate pot of […]
Chive & Edible Flower Butter Roll
I was looking at some of my amazing spring flowers – the chive blooms, the nasturiums, etc. And I remembered seeing Aaron Holt of Doolittle Farm creating beautiful dishes garnished with edible flowers. And got inspired to make this butter roll. It would be great […]
What’s on the Menu: A Tour of the Categories
Part 2 of the welcome series I’ve organized the recipes into categories — some are already on the site, some are coming as I keep building. Here’s the lay of the land: I’ll be adding plenty more recipes and tips frequently. The kitchen is never […]
One-Hour Rosemary Focaccia Bread
In my search to find an easy but tasty focaccia bread recipe was the recurring mention of baking in a cast iron skillet. Genius! I have my grandmother’s skillet and I thought it would be a great way to use it. The skillet evidently had […]
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