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Spicy Guacamole from James Peterson

Spicy Guacamole from James Peterson

Guacamole recipes surround us. They outnumber us. Can there possibly be some new recipe that is really distinctive? Yes, there is. From James Peterson’s new book, Kitchen Simple, comes this recipe that is both simple and good. It is a minimalist recipe. Here you will...
Creme Brulee French Toast

Creme Brulee French Toast

How do Suzen and I pick recipes to blog? Suzen goes for strong, different, exciting. I do, too, but I also include consideration for sweetness, alcohol, and chocolate content. I’m not claiming to have a broader scope, but you can decide that for yourself. That said, I...
Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

I don’t like neurotic people or things. So I have never been fond of Upside Down Cakes. The world is upside down already. Who needs another reminder? Of course, being fair, the “upside down” part could refer, not to the economy, but to yoga. I don’t do...
Farmers Market Events at Cooking by the Book

Farmers Market Events at Cooking by the Book

Fall is the great season for food. Of the four seasons, my favorite is fall. True, I miss the warmth of summer, and I hate how each day is shorter. Spring mornings are warm but these fall mornings can only be called crisp. But, thank God, there isn’t the three feet of...
Grilling a Steak and Maximizing Meat Flavor

Grilling a Steak and Maximizing Meat Flavor

While nothing beats a great steak, we often struggle to attain that greatness. How often have you, or someone at your table, reached for salt, and salt, and salt, to get the flavor boost you are convinced that steak needs. Of course, there are the endless lines of...