This recipe came from a family friend when I was a kid. I have modified it (with the substitutions) as the first time I made this I didn’t have all the ingredients. I haven’t eaten this in more than 20 years and with one bite I was back home. Thanks Ruth. And thanks Mom. 4…
Month: January 2012
Healthier Green Bean Casserole
The traditional version of this casserole, made with cans of cream of mushroom soup and French-fried onions, is a celebration of American convenience foods and a standard offering on countless holiday menus. This updated recipe, made with fresh ingredients, is guaranteed to push that old formula aside. Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs. green beans Kosher salt…
Fontina Macaroni and Cheese
This is an altered Williams-Sonoma recipe. I’m a mac n cheese purist myself, so I typically don’t add all (or any) of the alternate ingredients however the bacon (or ham and veggies) kicks this recipe to a new level. Give it a try for a quick week night meal. Ingredients: 2 sticks butter 1 clove…
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
This started as my Absolutely Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe….and ended like this: Yield: 3-4 dozen cookies (depending on size) 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup vegetable shortening 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup white…
You Bake Me Crazy 