For years, I made this special treat for my great-niece and great-nephew, my sister Leslie’s grandkids, for Thanksgiving when they came to LA. We cooked up the syrup and constructed this delicious baklava together. This recipe calls for regular sugar, but I have added my tried and true honey and maple sugar ingredients in parentheses…
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Perfect Holiday Dessert: Chocolate Eclair Cake
This is one of those recipes that deserves a repost. Here it is. Let me know if you try it. I would love to hear how it worked for you. This recipe comes from America’s Test Kitchen, and even after I modified it to use agave syrup rather than refined sugar, it is still fantastic….
A Holiday Treat: Pumpkin Lasagna
My daughter Rachael occasionally asks me when I’m going to make pumpkin lasagna again. I made it several years ago and couldn’t find the recipe to repeat it even though it was very tasty. Tonight I happen to run across the recipe again and wanted to post it so I could remind myself to make it….
An Autumn Soup You’ll Love
As chilly weather approaches, there’s nothing better for lunch or dinner than a tasty soup that’s also good for you. Couple the soup with a green salad full of vegetables, and you’ll have a healthy and delectable meal that is easy to make and satisfying to eat. I love my Instant Pot for soups. Pressure…
A Family Favorite: Turkey Quinoa Chili
Yesterday, my nephew Jim, my sister Leslie’s son, texted me from Salt Lake City. “Could you send me your turkey chili recipe?” I wrote back: “Funny you should ask. I made turkey chili today.” That should tell you something about how good this chili is. The quinoa adds a light texture, the turkey is milder…
Lest Anyone Needs Chicken Soup: Here’s an Excellent Instant Pot Recipe
Hi all, This is a tried-and-true recipe from kristineskitchenblog.com that I’ve used many times. Today, I’m using frozen chicken thighs, which means increasing the cooking time to 12 minutes versus 7. In fact, I threw in the entire package of chicken thighs to have extra for tomorrow for a different meal. I returned from Sicily…
A Recipe for a Tasty Fall Soup
Fall is here, and I love nothing more than soup in fall (or any other season, for that matter). Below is a recipe I’ve found for a delicious soup with wild rice and sweet potato in a creamy coconut milk broth. Can’t wait to try this! Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup Description This Cozy Autumn…
Turkey Quinoa Chili – An Unexpected Taste Treat
I am an Instant Pot cook through and through. Meats and vegetables always come out moist and plump. I can saute and pressure cook in the same pot. And, best of all, I can toss all the ingredients in, walk away, and return later to a warm, delicious meal. Plus, there is only one stainless…
5-Star Recipe for Healthier Chocolate Cupcakes
A while back, daughter Liz shared a recipe that substituted 15 ounces of canned pumpkin puree for all the wet ingredients required in an 18.25 oz. chocolate cake mix. According to the reviews, the pumpkin produced delicious low-fat chocolate cupcakes or cookies. The only problem was that Ray and I don’t eat refined sugar so…
Winter Vegetable Coconut Curry Recipe
When Ray and I were in Paris last week, we ate lunch at Le Frank restaurant at the Louis Vuitton Foundation. This was a special splurge, but it was definitely worth it. I had winter vegetable coconut curry. I don’t have the recipe but after perusing online, the one below sounds very much like what…
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