
One of those accidental moments when impulse meets delicious. Years ago, I was making French toast next to a nearly empty bottle of Bailey’s Irish Cream, and things evolved! Turns out, adding liqueurs to French toast is a thing. This delicious version has become a regular Sunday staple in our…

Pastry School Fun!There’s something quite satisfying about making art with your food!

A tasty, fresh vegetable quiche filled with favorites from your farmer’s market, onions, tomatoes and cheese. Fresh picked herbs and a flaky crust make this a wonderful addition to your brunch table!

It’s such a relief when you go to the trouble to make any kind of bread and you end up nailing it. This had a tender, delicious crumb and is fantastic toasted too. We found this treasure in Crust and Crumb by Peter Reinhart and the only adaptations we made…

Excuse me, but YUM. Is there anything better than a stuffing right out of the oven? The secret is a tasty rustic French bread, something crusty and delicious that you consider a favorite.

Hidden under these flowers is a secret weapon for an amazing cake. This Vanilla Swiss Buttercream can serve as the sole icing for a cake, or be paired with fillings like lemon curd and raspberries in a celebration cake. Either way, it’s absolutely delicious!

One of my family’s favorite Southeast Asian street foods is Chicken Satay, which consists of tender, marinated chicken threaded onto skewers and grilled, then served with a rich, creamy peanut sauce. I also love this as an appetizer on toothpicks. At least once a season, this is a must have!!

Tangy, sweet, herby and terrific on salads as well as on poultry or seafood as a marinade…local chef Judith Weinstock’s dressing has been the star of hundreds of dinners over the years!!

Welcome to Beloved Recipe Box!
When a carefully made feast is prepared, we tend to linger. And these days, sitting down together allows us to dig deeper into how we can be more fully present for the planet and each other in these crazy times.
This group of recipes are tried and true. As recipe requests have increased over the years (and my original recipe cards became dog-eared and food stained), it was clear it was time to create a larger recipe box for them here.
You won’t find any ads on these recipe cards. Just bring a smile, feel welcome and enjoy!!