My First Cookbook

I just received an advance copy of the American cookbook I recently authored for Parragon Publishing. I was just too excited to w…

Sausage and Bacon Toad in the Hole

We've been craving it for more than a few weeks now . . . but it's not really a summer meal. Those few cold days we had …

Israeli Couscous with Saffron, Olives, and Summer Vegetables

The problem with ignoring my ever-growing stack of new recipes to try is that eventually some of those recipes fall out of season…

Peach and Escarole Salad – 'Cause I'm Tired of Greens You Can Gum!

This magnificent peach and escarole salad was inspired by one Michele and I had on our recent trip to New York City. We were take…

Rhubarb and Ginger Wine Crumble

I saw a recipe the other day for a Gooseberry and Ginger Wine Crumble. I thought to myself, that sounds rather good . . . scrumm…

Rice Pudding

This is a comforting dessert that you either loathe . . . or love. We are from the love camp in this household. Perfectly baked …

Traditional Victorian Sandwich Cake

One of my favourite television shows over here has to be Larkrise to Candleford. Based on a trilogy of novels written by the aut…

Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes

I used to be a cupcake hater.  Then I met Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes.  We've been spending a lot of time together lately, g…

Gnocchi with Pesto

There are some things that I am completely afraid to attempt to cook, but as of last week, there is one less of those things. Sin…

Hotel Room Cooking Adventures: Cup o' King Salmon

Hello from Seattle! Running off to get ready for the opening reception of the 2010 International Food Bloggers Conference , but I…

Plum Clafoutis

Clafoutis is a French Dessert, normally made with ripe cherries, placed in a well buttered dish and covered with a rich batter, w…