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,…

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…

This is a holiday brunch dish that requires time, not effort. We have some holiday flavors: eggnog, cinnamon, and nutmeg. It’s oven-cooked, not griddled, so you can make a lot without standing over a hot pan. The results are a custard-like French toast that is a Christmas morning hit. I hope you like it. 10…

Tart cranberries with subtle matcha flavor. This also looks Christmasy with red and green. The white icing completes the holiday theme. I hope you like it. 1/2 cup unsalted butter1 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla1 teaspoon elderflower syrup (From Erin’s Elderberries) 2 eggs1 3/4 cup flour1/4 cup matcha powder1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon allspice1/4…

Today was a cold and rainy day, yuck. Since I had no outdoor opportunities, I headed to the kitchen. I used oxtail and beef ribs because that way I get the meatiness of the rib meat (the stuff from the prime rib) which I’ll use for a hash when it falls off the bone, plus…