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Grandma R’s Meatballs

Written on March 18, 2011 by Alisa.

A few confessions to start: 1) Grandma R isn’t my grandma. In fact, there’s some debate as to whether the recipe is really hers, or if it came from a different grandmother, and 2) I’ve made some modifications over the years. The original called for 2-4 cloves of chopped garlic. I don’t know about you, […] Read More

Angel Food Cake

Written on March 4, 2011 by Alisa.

Betty had one dessert specialty, and that was angel food cake. She would bake one for everyone’s birthday, and it was far and away my favorite part of celebrating. On the flip side, her ancient oven often scorched the top, which means that I have a strange affection for overcooked angel food. The cake was […] Read More

No-Knead Bread

Written on February 25, 2011 by Alisa.

I love bread. I don’t really have words for how much I love bread. And there’s little in the world that can beat fresh, warm bread, right from your own oven. Last winter, I tried a variety of no-knead bread recipes. Here are the two winners; the first recipe requires prepping the dough a day […] Read More

Try Something New: Spaghetti Squash

Written on February 21, 2011 by Alisa.

I’ve tried spaghetti squash before, and really, it’s a very likable veggie. How can you go wrong with anything that can be served like a pasta? For me, once a food meets tomato or parmesan, it achieves hallowed status. The problem is that I haven’t been able to convince the Tiny Kitchen Assistant that this […] Read More

Emergency Ziti

Written on February 18, 2011 by Alisa.

Imagine if you will: through the In a Pinch program from the mothers’ club, you’ve agreed to deliver a meal to a new mom. Now, hypothetically speaking, imagine that you’ve completely forgotten that today is the day that you’ve arranged to deliver the aforementioned meal. Complicating factors? You’re due to deliver the meal in an […] Read More

Try Something New: Kale Chips

Written on February 7, 2011 by Alisa.

I struggle with the battle between Knowing that Green Leafies are Good for Me, and Not Particularly Liking Anything More Daring than Spinach. Searching the vast resources of the internet for palatable recipes for kale, I discovered that lots of people swore by kale chips. The details varied by seasonings and oven temps, but the […] Read More

Bechamel and Lasagna

Written on January 14, 2011 by Alisa.

Last week, I gave you the recipe for my All-Day Bolognese Sauce. By adding some bechamel sauce and cheese to that yummy sauce, you can make the best lasagna ever. Oh sure, I’m biased, but I much prefer the results from this creamy sauce than a soggy ricotta and egg mixture. Personal preference. Bechamel Sauce […] Read More

Really Ugly Sugar Cookies

Written on December 24, 2010 by Alisa.

Ok, in truth they’re just ordinary old sugar cookies, but I gave the Tiny Kitchen Assistant the option of adorning them however he chose. He chose food coloring. Welcome to the land of Technicolor cookies! If you’d prefer a more classic look, keep your kid away from the colors. This recipe is another Alton Brown […] Read More

Chocolate Coconut Pinwheels

Written on December 17, 2010 by Alisa.

I can credit (or curse) my friend Nancy — yes, the same Nancy of ginger cookie fame — for this recipe. It’s been living in my cookie binder, carefully sheathed in plastic, since my first cookie baking extravaganza in 2000. It’s a printout from an unknown listserv, posted by jazziebelle048 (thanks, jazzie!) Around here, they’re […] Read More

Nancy’s Ginger Cookies

Written on December 10, 2010 by Alisa.

My friend Nancy makes fantastic ginger cookies, and years ago I claimed the recipe for my own. These are chewy and delicious. Ingredients 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 sticks unsalted butter 1 egg 1/3 cup molasses 2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp allspice 1 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp baking soda 1/2 […] Read More

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