Crater Pancakes

Perhaps the BEST (and easiest) pancake recipe ever. Why? While it only contains 3 ingredients, it looks and tastes like it's a gourmet recipe. We enjoyed this pancake recipe for dinner tonight and will eat left overs tomorrow morning. Bake it, add a little lemon juice and confectioner's sugar, and some raspberry jam, and you've got a hit on your hands. You must try this. End of story (and post). … [Read more...]

Cauliflower Soup

It’s officially starting to feel like the precursor to winter. Snow on Thanksgiving? To adapt, I’m kicking off my winter survival mode in the kitchen. So, beginning this week, the slow cooker will find a permanent place on the counter top as will the blender. Why? Because I slow cook meats and blend tons of soup—two hearty dishes ideal for wintertime. Last night I made a terrific Cauliflower Soup. It wasn’t intentional. I noticed that I had a head of cauliflower in the crisper that needed to be used and, I had been sent a Cauliflower soup … [Read more...]

Levin House Salad

Being with my extended family over this past holiday weekend made me very nostalgic.  As a young child, every Friday night we used to gather together at my grandmother's house to partake in an extended  family dinner.   Gram usually baked all of main dishes (including her famous chocolate pies).  My mother would always bring a side dish, and Uncle Buzz became known for his tasty house salad (served in a bowl that, at the time, looked as big as a bath tub). Now, 25 years after I moved out of the house for college and beyond, I still find … [Read more...]

Thanksgiving Menu

If you’re hosting Thanksgiving, there’s no doubt it can be stressful. One of the biggest challenges is juggling multiple dishes at the same time. Instead of trying to do everything at once, take a look at your menu and try to strategize and cook some of your dishes ahead of time so that, day of, you’ll be able to enjoy your guests just as much as the meal. The more organized you are, the better off you’ll be. So, I’ve combed this website for some of my favorite dishes that are ideal for any Thanksgiving table. From appetizers to main courses … [Read more...]