The other day I received an amazing care package from the Mohawk Valley Trading Company. I was thrilled to have received a box full of their Raw Adirondack Autumn Honey and Summer Wildflower Honey since these products have been used and endorsed by two of the world's most popular chefs: Bobby Flay and Tom Colicchio. While it looks like contraband, it's really a package full of honey! Tom has said the honey is one of his "personal pantry essentials" and "favorite gifts." He also admits he keeps a "jar of the stuff at my desk at all times." … [Read more...]
Hot Fruit Compote
January 19, 2012 By 1 Comment
For the long holiday weekend, my family went skiing. I couldn't help but notice there was always some sort of hot fruit dessert available to the weary, cold skiers. It made me realize that comfort food doesn't always have to be served in the form of a binding casserole dish or a hot chilli soup. It can be a dessert too. As I searched Mom's repertoire, I found plenty of desserts that could be classified underneath the "ooh, this is warm and flavorful and so very filling" umbrella. Growing up, Mom's Hot Fruit Compote was one of my … [Read more...]
Kahlua Brownies
January 16, 2012 By 29 Comments
Who needs another brownie recipe, right? Even my kids can make brownies in their sleep. Mom's Kahlua Brownies is one of our favorite recipes. We love using any Duncan Hines Chocolate Brownie mix as our base. And, why not get a little creative and bake some of these brownies with a little “kick” to them? It makes perfect sense. I've been to many restaurants where I eat my dessert with a side of Bailey's. Why not combine them? But, beware, these brownies are deadly. Their consistency is much moister than any other brownie I've … [Read more...]
Coffee and Noodle Casserole
January 13, 2012 By 4 Comments
I've realized that since I've been on my comfort food kick these past two weeks, I've never saved more money at the grocery store, partly because all I've been cooking are Mom's casseroles which are extremely economical. Between the rice or noodles, the veggies and the canned soup, each casserole I've cooked has cost me under $15 in ingredients (except for the Seafood Casserole), takes less than 1 hours of prep time and, it can feed at least 6 people in one sitting! Now,what could be better? Cheap, hearty, tasty and easy to make. I came … [Read more...]
