There's only one respite from the polar vortex, and I mean inside or out. I've got to be in front of a warm oven. That probably explains why I baked the whole batch of rugelach (like a Jewish croissant cookie) instead if saving half for later. We also made these cookies in the cooking classContinue reading “Cookies…Yeah, That Kind of Cold”
Author Archives: Betsy Karetnick
Not Take-Out Stir Fry
Use beef or sub chicken like I did, this dish is faster to make than waiting for a delivery. Start the rice first. Also on our All American, larger portion, teen enriched table, the recipe barely served four portions. Up the quantity, lower your intake, or add a super fiber rich side…broccoli and ginger anyone?Continue reading “Not Take-Out Stir Fry”
Meat free and Monday Pudding
I'm not advocating for weeknight dessert after reading the latest in the NYT's from noted food and health doctor Robert Lustig regarding sugar consumption. BUT as a treat, this “Best-Ever Vanilla Pudding” from Better Homes and Gardens works just fine. Hands down it eclipses powdered pudding! A couple of notes, the first step can takeContinue reading “Meat free and Monday Pudding”
Leftover…Pasta and Cabbage
My job is done, almost. I got my husband to eat chickpeas. I got my son to say he would eat cabbage – he balked at the sight of the legumes, but heck, I'm nearly home. Just about every ingredient is flexible or replaceable…cabbage and kale could switch places. Shallots and onion of justContinue reading “Leftover…Pasta and Cabbage”
Party Trick Cake
It must be my Bon Appetit week. I committed to this confection for a last minute get together. I was so distracted by wine and company, I made a couple of “alterations”. I skipped the fresh ginger, using half the amount of dried which I added to the dry ingredients, not the wet. I alsoContinue reading “Party Trick Cake”
Better Baked Beans
With back to back weekly snowstorms you can cook or clean. The former is more fun. Plus the latest 8-10 inches gave me a chance (an excuse?) to go through my recipe file. The root beer in the recipe caught my eye first, THEN I remembered its author, and my friend, Rick Rodgers gave itContinue reading “Better Baked Beans”
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Here's one way to use up leftover nuts. (Click here for the recipe) Use your faves. By request I made dry roasted salted peanut and slivered almond nut brittle. If using raw nuts, I suggest toasting them in a dry pan or a 350 oven before adding to the candy. Eat – B PostedContinue reading “Untitled”
Polar Vortex Cake
Baby boy asked for pound cake (and I don't mean the dog). And because I'm cocooning, or stress cooking, I made it. I've had this Gourmet recipe calling for browned butter in the file folder a few years. I'm not gifted in the pound cake department. Plus I have a vivid memory of myContinue reading “Polar Vortex Cake”
Meat Free Monday Pasta
In an effort to save $ I planned to use half a head of Napa cabbage shredded with pasta, cheese, and leftover cream. Plus I was parsimoniously planning to turn stale bread into crusty crumbs. But that plan bit the dust as I unfurled leaf after mildewed cabbage leaf. Gross. That left the cauliflower. WhileContinue reading “Meat Free Monday Pasta”
EZ Savory Scones
Oh no! I just remembered – book club tonight! …or PTA meeting…or a last minute office bribe. That's how fast I made these tasty tidbits. If you don't have scallions, try chives, or bacon! The ingredients are mostly pantry staples. I used cream instead of milk and cut them into two bite nibbles. That meansContinue reading “EZ Savory Scones”
I Am Not A Restaurant! 