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Rustic Baked Eggs with Roasted Vegetables and Tomatillo Salsa

This is a colorful, delicious savory dish to serve as part of a brunch. It makes everyone happy, whether they prefer vegetables or eggs. Roasting the vegetables in rendered bacon fat brings out their sweetness...

Aebleskiver with Strawberry Rhubarb Filling

In our area there’s a large Danish community in the town of Solvang. Aebleskiver are a very fluffy, round pancake-like Danish snack or dessert cooked in a special pan. In Solvang they’re a staple on...

French Dip Sandwich with Au Jus & Horseradish Herb Butter

There is nothing quite as cozy as a good French dip sandwich. The thinly sliced meat and soft bread dipped into flavorful au jus (brothy gravy) makes for the most satisfying lunch. This is my...

Magic Layer Bars

These bars are simple to make and so scrumptious that they seem to disappear in seconds. The layers of dark chocolate, white chocolate, and butterscotch meld with the coconut, walnuts, and sweetened condensed milk for...

Homemade Gnocchi with a Creamy Tarragon and Leek Sauce

Pasta-like potato gnocchi are easy to make and require only a few ingredients that you likely already have in your kitchen. There is something so comforting about this dish that combines the browned, crispy edges...

Almond Crème Brûlée

I have a vivid childhood memory of using a spoon to crack through the caramelized top layer of a crème brûlée. What a satisfying sound! I found all the delicious, tiny vanilla bean seeds at...

Vanilla Bourbon Extract

Traditionally people use vodka when making their own vanilla extract, but I love to use bourbon. This is because the vanilla will have a much more well- rounded rich flavor along with all the vanilla...

Got Eggs? Hard Boiled and Jammy

Around this time of year with the warm weather and longer days, I feel like my chickens start working overtime and the end result is a ton of eggs. Here is how to make the...

Honey Balsamic Salad Dressing

I’m a big believer in making your own salad dressing for a few reasons. One, it is way more cost effective. Two, you can make it in less than five minutes with items in your...