Last night I went to an Oscars viewing party and needed to bring a appetizer, one that appeals masses - kids and adults alike. I turned to Mom's no-fail Artichoke Squares because they're tasty and filling and easy to make. My kids prepared the entire dish- -from the chopping to the mixing to the baking. And, the finished product is quite flavorful, almost like an artichoke egg quiche. We added an additional 10 minutes to Mom's cook time and decided that next time around we would definitely sprinkle breadcrumbs over top the mixture … [Read more...]
Chocolate Chip Meringue Cookies
February 19, 2015 By 4 Comments
I had a craving to make Mom’s Meringue Cookies. Maybe that’s because the landscape in the northeast resembles the white colorless batter—thanks to the blast of arctic weather we’ve had the past few weeks. As I watched the electric mixer beat the egg whites and sugar into stiff peaks, I envisioned the mounds of icy snow that still hug every street corner (days after the last snow storm). In just five minutes, I had a mixing bowl filled with the purest looking batter I’ve ever seen. I love the crispy exterior and hollow interior … [Read more...]
Blueberry Brunch Cake
February 17, 2015 By 9 Comments
Ah, Mom's Blueberry Brunch Cake! That smell. That pungent smell of blueberries baking in the oven still transport me back to any given Sunday when my family would gather together for brunch after a long morning at Sunday school. And, to think that I couldn't find that recipe in Mom's vast handwritten recipe collection. So many Sunday brunch memories are woven throughout that cake; they're as integral as its key ingredients. How undeniably fitting is the article, Playing Kitchen Detective, in the Food & Dining section of the Wall … [Read more...]
