Day 131 Looking for an elegant but easy dinner? This is your go-to. I make it often, and it’s a hit every single time. I originally came across these recipes, separately, in my copy of Ina Garten’s cookbook, Foolproof, and have since tweaked the steak marinade to my liking and changed the asparagus recipe ever so slightly. Together, the steak […]
This recipe is all mine. I absolutely love shrimp salad, and recently had the chance to enjoy a local restaurant, Catonsville Gourmet. It has been on my restaurant list for quite some time since so many people have repeatedly raved about it, and now I see why it is a local landmark. They have a sandwich called the “Oceans 11” […]
Day 129 Think summertime. Think simple and elegant. Think of peaches and raspberries and blueberries because those fruits pair beautifully with this cake. Ice creams made from these fruits pair beautifully with it too. My favorite combination is this cake, served with a scoop of (preferably home-churned) peach ice cream for the ultimate summer dessert. For whatever reason, buttermilk works […]
Day 128 My daughter Tate made these cookies that she found through Pinterest. The original recipe was for *muffin cup cookies, but she decided to keep them traditional-cookie-style instead. They are perfection, plain and simple, and if you love peanut butter cups, you’re in for a real treat! Peanut Butter Cup Cookies 1¾ cups all-purpose flour ½ cup packed brown […]
Day 127 I wonder if I should call this cake a Maryland Cake because it’s where I live. I’ve seen versions of this cake everywhere, and most often it’s named for the state in which the baker lives. Interestingly, the New York Times picked it up and showcased it as a *Denver Sheet Cake. It does have a certain homey […]
Prior to moving to Maryland, I had never heard of Smith Island cakes. Once here, I had the chance to visit Smith Island with my husband, on a photo assignment for his work. We visited a baker’s house and watched her make an original in her kitchen, then we meandered around the quaint island village before closing our day with […]
Day 125 Cheesecake is such a favorite, but most of us don’t make it very often. I don’t know why, honestly. Maybe it’s the calorie count. Maybe it seems more daunting than other cakes. All things considered, though, it really is easier to make than traditional flour-based cakes, but it’s true that testing its doneness is a challenge, and it’s […]
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