I have said I hate grits. Well, my taste is evolving I found that I like polenta. The things that make me like it are the add ons: cheese, andouille sausage, shrimp, Cajun spices, and a rich tomato sauce. I hope you like it. 1 cup polenta2 cups water1 cup milk1 cup Parmesan cheese (and…
Packaged cookie mixes to save time
My wife and I make and hand out 30 to 40 dozen Christmas cookies every year. So to meet that goal, I cheat. I use some package cookie mixes. There are some cookies I would never look for shortcuts. There is a line between quality and quantity and the risk and rewards of taking shortcuts….
Chai Green Tea Sugar Cookie
This cookie will remind you of a tea house with a relaxing cup of chai tee. Sweet, earthy, and loaded with warm spices like cinnamon, allspice, ginger, clove, and pepper. Matcha gives this cookie its unique green hue and earthy flavor. At its heart, this is still a holiday sugar cookie which explains why it…
Tea Time Strawberries
English tea is a really a dressed-up tapas; it’s a lot of small bites, so let’s do a simple dish for a brunch. I originally saw this dish from Bobby Flay, but I didn’t think his flavors met my three parts of the sense-of-taste test (see below). Here is what we have: mascpone cheese, cream,…
Chocolate Date Energy Snacks
I don’t remember where I saw this, but I have a hiker daughter and a walker wife who both do long hikes and need energy. You have dates, walnuts, almond butter, and dark chocolate. A three bit energy bomb. I hope you like it. 10 pitted dates10 walnuts1/4 cup almond butter8 ounces dark chocolate chips1…
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