Quick and Easy Sticky Caramel Buns

I am a (new) member of the KAF Customer Advisory Panel. It's very fun, and I'm honored, though I can't help thinking of George Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life, talking about being nominated for membership to the National Geographic Society. I suspect, like him, I am one of a zillion. But that's totally OK. Along … Continue reading Quick and Easy Sticky Caramel Buns

ffwd – minted zucchini tagliatelle with cucumbers and lemon

This recipe kind of sent me for a loop, since unlike some of the other salads, this needs to marinate a little bit before serving (but not too much!). So timing this didn't work out as well as I would have liked. Oh well, I'm looking forward to having it for lunch today alongside some … Continue reading ffwd – minted zucchini tagliatelle with cucumbers and lemon

ffwd – peach melba

I've made plenty of peach melba-ish recipes - a lovely combination of peaches and raspberries. But I've never actually made the real thing. So I was looking forward to this recipe, even though I've been trying to hold off on decadent desserts. At least this is fruit! Right?? This is essentially peaches poached in a lovely … Continue reading ffwd – peach melba

Chile Relleno Casserole and Calabacitas

We have been making some version or another of this casserole in my family for as long as I can remember. My Grandmother (whose recipe this is) called it chill-y re-lenno casserole despite spending her entire life in southern California and being immersed in the cultural mix. Of course, it sounds a bit better pronounced … Continue reading Chile Relleno Casserole and Calabacitas

ffwd – warm scallop salad with corn, nectarines and basil

For the second week in a row, we are making one of my picks for the month of August. Really, when I was choosing, I was only thinking of what's available in the market or at the roadside stand, so to be honest, I didn't really look at this recipe. I had planned to make … Continue reading ffwd – warm scallop salad with corn, nectarines and basil

Sonoran Hot Dogs

Sonoran Hot Dogs have become very popular in Arizona over the past year or so, with hot dog stands popping up seemingly on every corner, as well as fancy renditions that you can find at restaurants. I've been wanting to have one for a long time. The other night, my niece J surprised us with … Continue reading Sonoran Hot Dogs

Cinnamon Rolls

My Grandmother taught me how to make cinnamon rolls when she would visit us in Michigan. At that time, she lived in California, so would spend a couple of weeks, and it was a fun time baking with her. She was the one who taught me how to bake bread in the first place. I … Continue reading Cinnamon Rolls

Green Chile Sauce (2)

This is a lovely Green Chile Sauce that's a just a bit more work, but when you are faced with beautiful chiles and vegetables, it's a great choice. I already had some fresh roasted chiles, but thought it would be fun to make a bit different sauce. This one is based on sauce from a … Continue reading Green Chile Sauce (2)

Green Chile Sauce

I make a number of green chile sauces. Which I choose often depends on what I have on hand, how fancy I want to be, or to be honest, how lazy or ambitious I'm feeling! One of the really terrific things about living in the southwest is that you can often find freshly-roasted green chiles … Continue reading Green Chile Sauce

ffwd – saint-germain-des-pres onion biscuits

I've been planning to make some biscuits. I like them, as I like all things Southern (American). Though I'll admit that, like some good friends in Georgia, I've even resorted to the ones found in the freezer case from time-to-time (yes, they are legit good!). But, I think there is nothing like something homemade to … Continue reading ffwd – saint-germain-des-pres onion biscuits