New Years - New Orleans Style

Happy New Year!
We're having black-eyed peas once again, so I'm reposting for your pleasure. What I'm doing differently this year is serving seared scallops on a bed of BEP.
Cheers, Sue!

Here is a New Vermont twist on the Southern tradition of Black-Eyed Peas on News Years Day.   Just-tender peas are finished as a warm salad with bacon, onion, maple syrup and piquant spices.

Kugelhopf Redux

Kugelhopf is definitely on my mind as we enter the holiday season!  I'll lead off by publishing this post from last year; and soon I'll post photos of some new Kugelhopf forms I've been collecting.  --Sue
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This year, try making Kugelhopf, the light brioche cake from Alsace.  This yeasted coffeecake makes an excellent holiday present.

Thanksgiving - Divide and Conquer

Technique for splitting a turkey to roast white meat and dark meat separately for optimal results, then reassemble for the table.

Tarte Tatin Breakfast Cakes

It's that time of year again, and this morning I'm making this recipe from last year. This is the perfect thing for an autumn breakfast.  --Sue
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Tarte Tatin meets Upside-down cake, for breakfast!  Scrumptious individual cinnamon coffee cakes, topped with caramelized apples.  Truly, this is one of the best things I have ever baked, and it was Easy.

Veal and Sweet Potato Tagine

Fragrant, warm and spicy, this Veal and Sweet Potato Tagine is great on a cool evening.

Ricotta Gnocchi with Braised Radishes

Light and delicate Ricotta Gnocchi, tossed with Braised Radishes are a quick and perfect June dinner.

Aebelskiver

Light, airy Aebelskiver, Danish puffed pancakes, make breakfast a little special.