Did your mom ever pack those Jell-O Pudding Cups in your lunch box when you were a kid? And wasn’t there something irresistible about plunging a plastic spoon down into that rich, creamy pudding and taking a big, sugary bite? … Continue reading →
This isn’t really a recipe, per se, but a discussion of technique for grilling vegetables. And, yes, there is a technique! I learned this the hard way when I first attempted to grill vegetables in college. My roommates and … Continue reading →
I live in the hills just east of San Francisco, where blackberries grow wild. When I run in my neighborhood early in the morning, it’s too dark to see the ripened berries, but I can smell them. Their aroma hangs … Continue reading →
It’s alarming how many recipes there are out there for something as simple as pie crust. Some involve complicated ratios of different types of flour, some involve food processors, and still others rely on–I’m not kidding–artisan butter. Let me save … Continue reading →
This tart consists of sliced peaches enveloped in a creamy egg yolk custard, all encased in a sweet, crumbly almond cookie tart shell. Make the crust: 1/2 cup whole almonds, unroasted and unsalted 1/4 cup sugar 8 tablespoons butter, cut … Continue reading →
