Desserts Baklava This past Friday night, after dinner at Buddakan with nine of my high school friends followed by an evening of dancing at Plough and... Continue Reading Baklava»
Salads Peach and Beet Salad Skip to Recipe I can’t promise this will be my last peach post, but I’m definitely reaching peak peach capacity. My literary mother sent... Continue Reading Peach and Beet Salad»
Salads Stuffed-Squash Blossoms Tempura Every year I look forward to the arrival of squash blossoms at the farmers’ markets. There seems to be only one way to prepare... Continue Reading Stuffed-Squash Blossoms Tempura»
Summer Peach Ice Cream Last Wednesday afternoon, with the temperature climbing to 98 degrees and the heat index steady at 105, I couldn’t help but join the masses... Continue Reading Peach Ice Cream»
Fall Peach Bruschetta For the past year, I have been listening to two of my most reliable sources rave about an Italian restaurant in Northern Liberties. My... Continue Reading Peach Bruschetta»
Gluten-free Gluten-Free Cooking Spree I’ve borrowed this “Gluten-Free Cooking Spree” slogan from the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA), an amazing organization started by Alice Bast, a Philadelphia... Continue Reading Gluten-Free Cooking Spree»
Summer Nectarine and Blackberry Crostata Whenever I have a question regarding a recipe or a cooking technique, I consult the authorities: my mother, my aunt and my grandmother. Sometimes... Continue Reading Nectarine and Blackberry Crostata»
Pasta Korean Flank Steak and Chilled Soba Most people go to Morimoto for sushi. For fatty tuna rolls and tuna belly sashimi, some aficionados will pay any price. Indeed, the sushi... Continue Reading Korean Flank Steak and Chilled Soba»
Desserts Grand Marnier Summer Berry Trifle If you’re looking for a summery dessert that feeds many mouths for an upcoming dinner party or potluck, consider this trifle. I only wish... Continue Reading Grand Marnier Summer Berry Trifle»
Summer Zucchini Pappardelle My favorite restaurant in Philadelphia is Melograno, a BYOB at 22 and Spruce. Every time I go I can’t help but order the pappardelle... Continue Reading Zucchini Pappardelle»
Summer Summer Squash Tart Frozen puff pastry is amazing. I finally found a use for the box I’ve had in my freezer for three years now — the... Continue Reading Summer Squash Tart»
Breakfast Best Granola Ever Of all the baked treats I bring my husband on our weekly weekend meetings, I think this homemade granola — maybe even more than... Continue Reading Best Granola Ever»
