This recipe is neither for the faint of heart nor the intolerant of lactose. It is, however, incredibly easy and has made me vow to never purchase ricotta cheese again. Ina made this for Jeffrey on the Barefoot Contessa and the flawless result left me saying “How easy is that!” 4 Cups Whole Milk…
Grilled Salmon Sandwiches
Wednesday night is date night. Here I stray from baking to showcase the delightful grill skills of my permanent roommate (a term of endearment I have pilfered from another married comrade). To me, grilling is a form of enticing sorcery that I leave up to the warlock of the household. He works his magic perfectly…
Peanut Butter Apricot Thumbprints
Sunday afternoons are for Beer and Baking. After making my favorite chocolate chip recipe, the need to bake persisted, so I found some other ingredients and this was the result! Preheat oven to 350° F 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter 1 ¼ cups dark brown sugar 1 egg, room temperature 2 tsp. Vanilla ¾…
Honey Beer Bread
Imagine the magical experience of creating something that captures so much sensory beauty. That is baking. What is better, is the ease involved with this particular bread recipe. No rising, not kneading. The craggy crust envelops a chewy center that perfectly absorbs soft whipped honey butter. This loaf accompanied a giant pot of vegetable soup…
Merrily Baking It 