Our Small Table

It's my beloved's birthday, and the only kind of cake he really enjoys is carrot cake. Unsalted butter, at room temperature, for...

For frosting Mini Carrot Cake . 4 oz cream cheese, cubed, at room temperature 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 1/2 C confec...

Today, April 12th, is National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day. When I was growing up, our dad had only two meals in his repertoire, and one of...

1 (14.5 oz) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained 1/4 C roasted garlic hummus 1 tsp crushed dried rosemary 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning b...

I'm a big fan of Rice Krispie Treats, but the standard recipe makes 24 squares, and I find it challenging to have a pan of them in the h...

We've just returned from a trip to Solvang , an old Danish colony on the Central California Coast (Santa Barbara County). One of the re...

Author: Marcus Samuelsson Published: June 26, 2012 by Random House Available for Pre-Order: Amazon , Powell's This was a seriously good ...

In celebration of Pi Day (π = 3.14...), a quick and simple way to bring pi(e) to the dinner table. 1 can (18.6 oz) Progresso® Rich & Hea...

See notes below for yield information I came across this recipe on The Cutting Edge of Ordinary , who in turn got it from Noble Pig . 1 poun...

Author: Frances Price, R.D. Subtitled: Low-Fat Recipes with Half the Fuss and Double the Taste Published: 1995 by Rodale, re-released 1997 w...

Note: this recipe includes a 15 minute marinade. Be sure to allow for that time in planning. 2 1/2 tsp creamy peanut butter 1 to 2 tsp and ...

3 chocolate sandwich cookies, twisted apart into halves 1 recipe vanilla base 2 Tbsp crumbled chocolate wafers (see notes, below) 1. Dip th...

4oz vanilla pudding (1 individual serving cup) 1/4 C water 1 1/2 Tbsp sugar 1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract 1. Whisk together all ingredients unti...

7oz marinara sauce 8oz fresh ravioli, tortellini, or other stuffed pasta 3 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese Cheese Sauce: 4 Tbsp butter 2...

One of my xmas gifts this year was a Zoku Quick Pop Maker (Amazon link). It had been on my wishlist for quite awhile because one of the mo...

1/2 (15.25oz) can sliced peaches in fruit juice, drained with 1/4 C juice reserved 1 Tbsp light brown sugar 1 Tbsp cider vinegar 2 tsp fresh...

1/3 C low-fat buttermilk 1/2 C panko cooking spray 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 4oz each), all visible fat discarded 1/...

6 oz premium-quality milk chocolate, finely chopped 3 oz premium-quality bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped 1/4 C plus 3 Tbs...

This recipe comes from Small-Batch Baking for Chocolate Lovers by Debby Maugans. She has a full page of instructions for cooking individua...

Most Americans are familiar with the 56-year-old Thanksgiving side dish that calls for cream of mushroom soup and french fried onions. This...