This tasty rolled and cut cookie is just the perfect thing to frost and decorate. What makes this my go-to recipe for cut-out cookies is that this dough tastes great and is easy to work with. The secret? There isn’t much sugar in this dough, yielding a very easy to roll dough that cuts cleanly…
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Sausage and Red Pepper Pasta
When it’s snowy-cold outside and you need a comforting meal, Sausage and Red Pepper Pasta hits the spot. This is an easy, brilliant red and richly flavored pasta sauce that is made from ingredients straight out of the pantry/freezer. The zip of red pepper flakes adds warmth to the savory flavor of pork sausage and…
Wholegrain Cornbread
I’m a west coast granola-girl and have come up with my own California twist on cornbread, a quintessential American side dish. There are two main types of cornbread: Southern and Northern. Southern cornbread is savory and made with all or nearly all cornmeal. Northern cornbread is lightly fluffy and sweet, and often made with a…
Spicy Marinated Vegetables
This is my version of a common side dish in local mexican restaurants: mildly spicy, toothsome vegetables in a balanced light brine. I make mine with carrots, cauliflower, jicama, and jalapenos. This is a great recipe to make in the winter, as these vegetables are all readily available. These will last for several weeks in…
Lime Chipotle Slaw
If you’re getting some beautiful cabbages in your CSA box, or spy some nice ones in the produce market, I have a great winter salad – a fresh twist on coleslaw. I make this one with tart lime juice and spicy chiptole powder. It’s crunchy and tangy — and perfect with grilled fish or chicken. …
Perfect Chocolate Sauce
Here is my version of perfect hot fudge sundae chocolate sauce. It’s chocolatey, mildly sweet, smooth and unctuous without being too rich, bitter, or cloyingly sweet. It also happens to be a very simple and frugal recipe that you can make and use in under an hour. Just measure, mix, boil and snap! . ….
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