Christmas Cookie-Palooza: Pecan snowball cookies.
Here’s a classic Christmas cookie recipe: Pecan Snowballs (aka Mexican Wedding Cookies). They’re full-flavored but not too sweet, perfectly light and a welcome addition to a holiday cookie platter.
Category: Dairy
Pasta with bacon, kale and Fontina.
Fall farmers’ markets around here are still chock full of hardy kale and good local bacon. Pair the two with this easy pasta dish.
Pizza with prosciutto, fontina and arugula.
No matter what the season, no matter what’s going on, you’ll love this pizza with good prosciutto, flavorful Fontina and peppery arugula.
Grape and goat cheese appetizers.
This great appetizer recipe for grapes wrapped in goat cheese would make a perfect pre-Thanksgiving nibble.
In praise of: the chop salad.
There’s something about a really good chop salad: tons of flavorful ingredients, an herb-y vinaigrette and the perfect combination of textures.
The Clara Project: Twin mountain muffins.
Ever heard of Twin Mountain Muffins? This muffin recipe is now my go-to for breakfast. It’s easy, foolproof, and you can add your own favorite ingredients.
Savory granola.
Savory granola? You bet! This new granola recipe is flavored with thyme and Parmesan; it’s great on salads.
The Clara Project: cream of corn soup.
As the summer corn season reaches its end here in the Midwest, grab a few ears and make this creamy corn soup.
Improved summer corn and tomato pie.
I’ve upgraded a recipe for corn and tomato pie with an improved cornmeal-olive oil crust and an easier preparation. This is the ultimate summer supper.
