Our Small Table

Sometimes when the original recipe is bad, there's nothing you can do to fix it.  1 C milk 1/2 vanilla bean 1 Tbsp sugar 2 egg yo...

When I received those Le Creuset mini cocottes, I said I would be going crazy writing recipes just to use them, and, yes, it has begun. ...

My gifts from my beloved this year weren't food- or cooking-related, but we did my belated birthday celebration with my folks this week ...

Since I recently had a birthday, this week we're doing the late celebration with my folks.  My mom has always been one to make specia...

Take a look at the ingredients list of a package of whipped cream.  Don't have one nearby?  Here's what I found on the side of a ...

Today is National Butterscotch Brownie Day. This recipe is not a traditional butterscotch brownie, which is more of a blondie, having no ...

3/4 C heavy cream 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1/2 Tbsp garlic, minced salt and pepper to taste 8 small to medium red potatoes 1/2 Tbsp oliv...

I've added a page to the top of the blog entitled "Using Up Ingredients".  This is a cross-reference of the recipes by certain...

Note: plan ahead, chicken needs to refrigerate before cooking 2 Tbsp ham, cut to a fine dice 2 Tbsp Gruyere, shredded 2 Tbsp cream ch...

butter, for greasing pans 2 Tbsp bread crumbs 2 large eggs 1/3 C milk pinch of salt dash of pepper 1/3 C diced ham 1/3 C Gruyere, ...

Note: check yield before starting, this is a full-size recipe, makes 12 muffins 1 1/2 C flour  1 tsp baking powder  1/2 tsp salt  1/2...

I really enjoy so-called Food Holidays, and you'll see me providing recipes that fit them now and then. Obviously, none of them are act...

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...