I started baking brownies in the late 1950's when my mother would sometimes allow me to use Duncan Hines brownie mix. I got a copy of Joy of Cooking in 1965 and the boxed mixes were quickly superseded. Brownies Cockaigne are so easy to make and … [Read more...]
Sticky Buns
From Brother Juniper's Bread Book (1991) by Peter Reinhart. These are the best sticky buns in the world. When Rob was a tyke, he called them "Stinky Buns." Sticky Buns are made with a soft sweet oil and buttermilk dough. The oil and buttermilk give the dough a pastrylike … [Read more...]
Caribbean Corn Bread
From At Blanchard's Table, a Trip to the Beach Cookbook, by Melinda Blanchard and Robert Blanchard. I read about Melinda and Bob's book A Trip to the Beach in a People magazine back around 2000. The book was perfect escape reading, about Melinda and Bob leaving snowy … [Read more...]
Spiced Glazed Nuts and Pretzel Mix
Followers of David Lebovitz on Twitter (@davidlebovitz) or his blog Living the Sweet Life in Paris get to enjoy regular treats. Though David Lebovitz is a pastry chef by profession (he spent time cooking at Chez Panisse) and has written books about pastry and desserts and ice … [Read more...]
Cranberry-Ginger Chutney
Adapted from an Epicurious recipe, with influences from the Lee Bros. I have offered this wonderful chutney for several years at Thanksgiving. One year I made a big mistake and put it on the table without a label. An unsuspecting family member figured it was normal cranberry … [Read more...]