BLUEBERRY LIME JAM

BLUEBERRY LIME JAM I first tried this when the lovely Molly made it for us for a Christmas gift. The lime makes it just different enough – it’s great on toast or scones or even with chicken or pork. To make 2 ½ to 3 pints, you’ll need: 4 cups blueberries, fresh or...

CLASSIC CHEESE SOUFFLE

CLASSIC CHEESE SOUFFLE This recipe is adapted from the great Julia Child and I think it’s the epitome of cheesy goodness. To serve 4-6 as a main, you’ll need: 2 Tb. finely grated Parmesan cheese 1 C. whole milk, warmed to steaming 2 ½ Tb. butter 3 Tb. flour ½ tsp....

COLD SPAGHETTI SALAD

COLD SPAGHETTI SALAD – Marcella Hazan Forget everything you’ve ever read or thought about pasta salad – this one, adapted from the inimitable Marcelle Hazan, does it perfectly. For 4 to 6 you’ll need: 1 Lb. thin spaghetti pasta ¼ C. olive oil plus 2 Tb. 1 dozen...

DECADENT DELICIOUS EGGS

DECADENT DELICIOUS EGGS This is rich, gooey, and a great way to use up leftover hard boiled eggs. Serve with some good dark toast and be prepared to take a walk later; it’s worth it! To serve 4, you’ll need to preheat your oven to 350, and then assemble: 6 hardboiled...

EASY THAI PEANUT SAUCE

EASY THAI PEANUT SAUCE This is a fine sauce to have on hand; it can take sautéed vegetables and a little protein and rice to a whole new place. For about 2 cups, you’ll need: ½ C. natural peanut butter 2 whole jalapenos, seeded and chopped (leave in some seeds if you...

EGG FRITTERS (Pisci d’Ovu)

EGG FRITTERS (Pisci d’Ovu) This is another Italian classic from the queen, Marcella Hazan. These are magic puffs of goodness and are a fabulous appetizer. For 6 servings, you’ll need: 4 eggs 2 Tb. freshly grated parmesan ½ tsp. garlic, finely chopped ½ C. unflavored...