The incomparable flavor of arugula can easily be overpowered by a strong salad dressing. The best way to accentuate its wonderful flavor is to use only a light dressing of lemon juice and olive oil with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese. SERVES 4 1 head Boston lettuce,...
These croquettes are rich and luscious, with a crisp coating on the outside and a creamy filling of cauliflower and cashews within. Leftover cold croquettes make a great finger food for picnics; they go with almost anything such as cold soups, salads, and marinated...
These are my favorite scones; they are light and buttery and have a delightful chewy texture from the oatmeal. You can also serve them for mid-afternoon tea along with fruit, butter, or jam. MAKES 8 LARGE SCONES 1 cup rolled oats (non-instant oatmeal) ВЅ cupВ...
I like my pancakes to have crispy edges. The secret? Put a little butter on the pan instead of oil. These pancakes are at once wholesome and light. To keep the finished pancakes hot while you cook the remaining batter, heat a cookie sheet in a 300В°F oven, and spread...
Some granolas are filled with nutritious ingredients but somehow aren't particularly appetizing. This is the best granola I've tasted. It has a deliciously sweet cinnamon flavor though not overly sweet and just the right balance of textures. It is very easy to make,...
A quick, light dish that can be prepared in any season. Pick the best fruit that you can get and strive for an attractive color combination. If you cannot get strawberries for the sauce, then try mashed banana, although the color will not be as striking. SERVES 6...
Everyone seems to have his or her own idea about which type of bread makes the best French toast. I prefer French bread sliced on the diagonal, but whole wheat bread is a close second. Both are delicious topped with warm maple syrup. SERVES 4 5 eggs в…” cup milk в…“...
This is an attractive and unusual way to serve eggs. Crisp, buttery toasted bread squares serve as shells for creamy scrambled eggs. Have everything that you plan to serve with the croustades ready when you begin. You will need about half a loaf of unsliced...
These large, fat muffins are filled with blueberries. The secret to all muffins and other quick breads is to mix just until moistened and no more. This recipe makes eleven instead of a dozen so that each muffin cup is filled right to the top. MAKES 11 MUFFINS 2 cups...
Doughnut Puffs, Sweet or Savory MAKES: About 2 dozen TIME: 30 minutes For everyone who craves bread and pastry, fried dough is the ultimate decadence; no wonder virtually every culture has both sweet and savory versions of it. This recipe is basically a pate choux, a...
