Sweet Buttery Cornbread
My family loves this cornbread with chicken pastry and chili. I love to make this Cornbread with my students when they come to my Cooking Across America through… Read More »
Sharing Traditions
The lovely invitation arrived announcing the upcoming wedding shower of our very dear friends, Alex and Alisane! Because we’ve had the pleasure of cooking and breaking bread with… Read More »
Cranberry White Chocolate Scones with Macadamia Nuts and a Citrus Glaze
Cranberry White Chocolate Scones with Macadamia Nuts and a Citrus Glaze Makes 8 large or 16 smaller scone 2 c. all-purpose flour 3 tbsp. brown sugar 2 tsp…. Read More »
Elise’s Chocolate Wine Sauce
Chocolate Wine Sauce 1/3 c. Hatteras Red Wine, Duplin Winery 1 c. semisweet chocolate chips ½ c. half and half 1 Tbsp. salted butter 1 tsp. pure vanilla… Read More »
The wonderful world of custards: Flan vs. Creme Brulee
The history of pudding is a deliciously dense subject. Throughout history, many different types of foods have been known by this name. The creamy, rich pudding we Americans… Read More »
Hearty Banana Blueberry Oat Bread
This delicious and heart-healthy bread is great for everyone, including folks living with diabetes. Filled with whole grains and a touch of raw honey, this bread will nourish… Read More »
An Indian Affair
Elise’s Chicken Tikka Masala Served over a bed of Aromatic Basmati Rice, this meal is truly a family favorite! Treat your guests to this wonderful menu at your… Read More »
Elise’s Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Look at those bubbles! Who doesn’t love a good pancake? How about a light and airy pancake with chocolate chips in it? Oh yeah! Here’ s my recipe…enjoy!… Read More »
Homemade Maple Syrup
Okay, so you just made your favorite pancakes or french toast and realize that you’re out of maple syrup. No worries! A friend in New York shared this… Read More »
Red Beans and Rice
Creamy and delicious, a comforting bowl of these Red Bean’s and Rice is a great end to any day! I even like it without the rice! This is… Read More »
Spinach Quiche
These scrumptious squares can be served any time of the day. You can experiment with different cheeses. This quiche can be made days ahead and kept in the… Read More »
The Good Wife’s Guide: The Great Debate (Then vs. Now)
I recently came across an article written in Good Housekeeping in 1955 called the Good Wife’s Guide. Because I am a person who constantly tries to better myself,… Read More »