Welcome to Cocktail Day, a multi-blogger event co-hosted by Kim of Cravings of a Lunatic, Liz of That Skinny C

My cookie inspiration comes from living in the Coachella Valley where dates are one of our local delicacies. I

Rich as an Irish Brogue Strong as a Friendly Hand Sweet as the tongue of a Rogue Smooth as the Wit of the Land

All these great tips and more can be found in their book Great Food! From the Great News Cooking School. Chef

The cookie dough needs about an hour in the freezer to set properly, so plan accordingly. The cookie logs free

This recipe is your new best friend. Made with pantry ingredients, it is a perfect sauce for spaghetti, gnocch

Dorie refers to this as great pot roast. You can find it on page 252 of her book Around My French Table, which

This is a great ice cream that is ideal for Southern California residents who want all the glory of Autumn foo

These muffins are terrific for breakfast, energy snacks or as a side with a bowl of chili. I prefer to make in

Think back to your school days.  The lunch recess bell chimes and students flood from their classrooms to tak

Every woman should have a simple, go-to cocktail that they can serve at a moments notice – this is my ve

Page 224 The French Chef Cookbook, Julia Child Butter for approximately 2 dozen (24 snails)

Julia Child giving semi-homemade tips?  Shock, awe, a little disbelief? Yes, all of the above.  Yet, as I

The classic grilled cheese sandwich gets kicked up a notch with the addition of Hatch Chiles. If you need a he

Creamy summer dessert that can be made in advance of entertaining. Requires minimum of 4 hours to chill before

Easy one dish meal that celebrates the Basque Region. This version has a little Santa Fe flair to it as it inc

Congratulations to Simply Sweet Justice the winner of the Cicciotti's Kitchen Cookbook! The U.S. produces s

Refreshing summer cocktail, perfect for entertaining.

Easy weeknight entrée, simple and elegant, great for entertaining

Warning: Makes approximately 2 cups. Double recipe for ice cream afficionados.

It’s summertime, and the living isn’t always so easy.  There are weddings, graduations, picnics, family r