Our Small Table

I really enjoy so-called Food Holidays, and you'll see me providing recipes that fit them now and then. Obviously, none of them are act...

It's my beloved's birthday, and the only kind of cake he really enjoys is carrot cake. Unsalted butter, at room temperature, for...

For frosting Mini Carrot Cake . 4 oz cream cheese, cubed, at room temperature 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 1/2 C confec...

Today, April 12th, is National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day. When I was growing up, our dad had only two meals in his repertoire, and one of...

1 (14.5 oz) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained 1/4 C roasted garlic hummus 1 tsp crushed dried rosemary 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning b...

I'm a big fan of Rice Krispie Treats, but the standard recipe makes 24 squares, and I find it challenging to have a pan of them in the h...

We've just returned from a trip to Solvang , an old Danish colony on the Central California Coast (Santa Barbara County). One of the re...

Author: Marcus Samuelsson Published: June 26, 2012 by Random House Available for Pre-Order: Amazon , Powell's This was a seriously good ...

In celebration of Pi Day (π = 3.14...), a quick and simple way to bring pi(e) to the dinner table. 1 can (18.6 oz) Progresso® Rich & Hea...

See notes below for yield information I came across this recipe on The Cutting Edge of Ordinary , who in turn got it from Noble Pig . 1 poun...

Author: Frances Price, R.D. Subtitled: Low-Fat Recipes with Half the Fuss and Double the Taste Published: 1995 by Rodale, re-released 1997 w...

Note: this recipe includes a 15 minute marinade. Be sure to allow for that time in planning. 2 1/2 tsp creamy peanut butter 1 to 2 tsp and ...

3 chocolate sandwich cookies, twisted apart into halves 1 recipe vanilla base 2 Tbsp crumbled chocolate wafers (see notes, below) 1. Dip th...

4oz vanilla pudding (1 individual serving cup) 1/4 C water 1 1/2 Tbsp sugar 1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract 1. Whisk together all ingredients unti...

7oz marinara sauce 8oz fresh ravioli, tortellini, or other stuffed pasta 3 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese Cheese Sauce: 4 Tbsp butter 2...

One of my xmas gifts this year was a Zoku Quick Pop Maker (Amazon link). It had been on my wishlist for quite awhile because one of the mo...

1/2 (15.25oz) can sliced peaches in fruit juice, drained with 1/4 C juice reserved 1 Tbsp light brown sugar 1 Tbsp cider vinegar 2 tsp fresh...

1/3 C low-fat buttermilk 1/2 C panko cooking spray 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 4oz each), all visible fat discarded 1/...

6 oz premium-quality milk chocolate, finely chopped 3 oz premium-quality bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped 1/4 C plus 3 Tbs...

This recipe comes from Small-Batch Baking for Chocolate Lovers by Debby Maugans. She has a full page of instructions for cooking individua...