Last updated on December 4th, 2020 at 09:12 amIf you don’t know what Rotel is, you’re not alone. Here, you’ll learn what Rotel is and how it can make your weeknight meals something to look forward to. Rotel Chicken was a recipe my mother made for me for every birthday—it’s a simple dish that got…
Month: February 2017
Meyer Lemon Buttermilk Cake
Here’s another great thing about living in California: Coworkers who have an overabundance of fruit from their Meyer lemon trees bring the excess to the office to get rid of them. And when work hands me Meyer lemons, I make Meyer lemon cake. BUT… if you don’t know what a Meyer lemon is, you’re not…
The Muffaletta Sandwich Is A Taste of New Orleans
Last updated on April 11th, 2021 at 01:24 pmWe’re just a few weeks away from Mardi Gras and I had grand ambitions of making something to celebrate from La Cuisine Creole — it’s basically a New Orleans cook’s bible. It was first published in 1885 and it is amazing. It’s written earnestly with phrases and…
Reinventing Rugelach for a Sweet Chocolate Treat
Last updated on April 10th, 2021 at 02:47 pm This chocolate rugelach recipe calls for all the traditional ingredients but takes a vegan turn with the help of a cream cheese-style spread. Rugelach (not to be mistaken for arugula—but they’re pronounced very similarly) is a pastry with a murky history, but it is known as…