The days are getting shorter, the leaves are changing and it's just the cool enough to turn on the oven and bake something that will fill the house with the flavors of fall. Here's an easy apple tart with goat cheese. What I like about these tarts is that they are great at the beginning or end of a meal. Apple Tart with Goat Cheese Filling 1 sheet puff pastry 5 oz … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving: Stuffed Mini Pumpkins
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Ask anyone. I LOVE it. This is a holiday in which there is no perfect present pressure, no religious overtones, just a celebration of the three f’s—Family, friends and food. It’s THE day to say a heartfelt “Thank You” to the people who make my life so wondrous and a nod to those who have passed yet left an indelible mark on my … [Read more...]
Halloween Continues: Apple fangs and marshmallow jack-o’lanterns
The Halloween fun continues with apple fangs. This is one of the easiest and, if I can judge by the empty plate, one of the most popular treats at the Halloween party. I got the idea for the apple fangs from Lynn Hemer of Cook and Be Merry. One of Nahid's nephew's has a nut allergy so we improvised a bit. The three ingredients--apples, lemon juice and 99 Cent Store fangs … [Read more...]
Pork Tenderloin Wrapped in Bacon: Pork the only white meat
I don't get to cook much pork in our house. Nahid is not a fan. So when the September meeting of FBLA was highlighting pears and apples I jumped at the chance to make somethin,g anything involving the much exalted pig. Also I just started on a new job for the Travel Channel called "Food Paradise" and watched the new episode on bacon and was filled with wonderful ideas. … [Read more...]
Apple Products: An Ode to Steve Jobs
The passing of Steve Jobs got me thinking about Apple, my first Mac and then back to apples, the kind that you eat and bake. So this blog entry is dedicated to the man who expanded so very many facets of my life by making technology accessible and utterly easy. … [Read more...]
