This is the night mom takes the kids skating or to the movies and dad invites the guys over for a friendly game of Texas hold’em. Dad, you can use the crock pot and start cooking the pork before you head off to work in the morning. Once you’re home from work make the gravy ...
These rich cookie bars are so simple to make and you can vary the toppings to suit your family tastes. Just add your own magic to this very old recipe for Magic Cookie Bars. Instead of coconut flakes, add dried cranberries, chopped figs or dates. Grated orange zest and a few grinds of black pepper ...
This French country dish from the Savoie region is reminiscent of gratin with the heavy cream, potatoes, bacon and cheese. It is perfect for warming up after an afternoon on the ski slopes. Make ahead, omitting the cream, until ready to bake. Serve it with a green salad and a white wine like Apremont. (Let’s not get ...
Manila clams are similar to “steamer clams” of the Pacific Northwest and “little neck clams” of New England’s Atlantic coast. They are common fare in the South Pacific where Polynesians gather them daily and sell them in coconut-leaf baskets for about USD $2.50 a kilo (2.2 pounds). Manila clams have a slightly thinner shell ...
Sorbet is the answer for ice-cream lovers who are watching their fat in-take, want to eat healthier, and find it impossible to give up desserts. And since sorbets are made without dairy, vegans and those with lactose intolerance can also enjoy these treats. 2 ½ cups boiling water ¾ cup sugar ½ cup unsweetened ...