Serves up to 24
For the Cake:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons each: finely grated lemon and orange zest
1/4 teaspoon each: ground cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg
1/2 cup each: golden raisins, dark raisin, and dried cranberries
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
5 large
The other day David came home from the office with a handful of papers. “What’s that?” I asked. His response was a little sheepish: “Umm. I was thinkin’ we might serve Simnel cake after church next Sunday. He stammered a little as he continued, “I found some recipes online. Could
Serves 2
Large ice cubes
1 large lime, cut into 8 chunks
Bombay Sapphire Gin, stored in the freezer
2 bottles (6.3 ounces each) Q tonic or 1 bottle (10 ounces ) Shweppe’s tonic water
Fill two 12-ounce insulated plastic glasses with ice cubes. Rub each glass rim with a lime chunk; squeeze remaining juice over ice.
If cocktails were men, gin and tonic would be my life partner.
I’ll admit my head is easily turned by glitzy drinks with alluring names at trendy bars. But only now and again. It’s mostly because I know very few can reproduce my beloved to my liking.
Gin and tonic (G&T to
Makes 2 dozen
I didn’t have any problem rolling the lefse on a heavily floured work surface, but if you do, try rolling them on a heavily floured tea towel wrapped over a large cutting board.
3 pounds medium russet or golden potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon fine salt
3 cups
I’ve always wanted to make lefse—Swedish potato crepes—on Christmas morning.
My husband, David Anderson, is full-blooded Scandinavian, the son of a Swedish father and a Norwegian mother. Along with two brothers and four sisters, he grew up in Yankton, South Dakota. Every Christmas morning David’s mother made a mountain of these
We were going to post the recipe for my Cakey-Fudgy-Chewy Brownies this week (we even took a photo and everything!), but our friend Jamie over at My Baking Addiction (http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/amazing-brownies-a-giveaway/) published our recipe and gave us a shout out on her site this week. So, we’re giving her a little
Before telling my story, I need to identify myself.
I believe it’s true—you’re either a cook or a baker. It doesn’t mean you can’t do both, but most of us tend to prefer one or the other. I’m more of a cook. I bake just fine. I understand the science of
Serves 12
People always love this dish and want to know what makes it so light. It’s Wonderbread! Wonderfully wan, it becomes one with the custard. Don’t settle for anything milder than extra-sharp cheddar.
1 quart half and half
1 dozen eggs
1 teaspoon salt and several freshly ground black pepper
12 to 14 slices
I entertain a lot—just having people over as I’ve come to call it. I don’t see it as a big deal. Like a practiced athlete, I’ve got a plan. When the time comes, I focus and go into action.
Like today when we had 48 for brunch. (That was after cooking
