Almond Toffee Cracker Cookies

A friend makes something like these and they are addictive. We moved away and I never...
(5) 1 rating

Polish Dill Pickle Soup

We were at a Polish restaurant recently and they had fantastic Dill Pickle Soup. This is...
(5) 1 rating

Apple-Raisin Pie

This apple pie is especially delicious if a combination of apples is used - some sweet,...

Gratin Savoyard

A more French take on scalloped potatoes from the Rhone-Alpes region. Originally Beaufort cheese was used,...
(5) 2 ratings

Almond Cake

This is a traditional sweet in Portugal where it's called "toucinho do ceu" or bacon from...

California Salad

A light salad with avocado and shrimp, blends Asian influences with California produce. (Prep time does...
(5) 1 rating

Purple Pesto

Trying to use up my pretty purple basil before it gets too cold!

Smoked Pork Chops with Green Beans

I had some green beans from the local farmers' market and a smoked pork chop in...

Lemony Chicken Rice Soup

I love Greek Avgolemono - but I wanted a similar taste without using a bunch of...
(5) 5 ratings

Bircher Muesli

I haven't had Bircher Muesli since I was a kid. It was invented by a Swiss...