Lemon Cake Pudding
The following is my grandmother’s recipe, although I made it a bit richer by substituting heavy cream for the milk. Otherwise, when you make this you enjoy it in all of its simple, old-fashioned glory. Its consumption is akin to eating lemon-scented clouds.
Borscht
I (Kate) had several roommates from the Ukraine, and a number of kind Russian women who made me Borscht. Each maker of this fine soup has her own way to do so, and this is mine.
Taco Soup
Persephone was born just six months after we moved to Utah, and Kristina Erickson, a member of our new congregation, brought us this soup. It was the best taco soup I (Kate) had eaten, and I asked for the recipe right away.
Ranger Cookies
Mom often describes these as more than a cookie. They’re heartier and, in my opinion, more delicious. The ingredients add a toastiness and texture that a plain old chocolate chip cookie can’t match.
Tamale Pie
Sometimes, when you long for a recipe out of reach, you feel unprotected, and as though you will never be wise to life’s more important secrets.
Spring Asparagus Soup
We had big plans for what to post this week, but cancelled them in favor of this new favorite. Green, fresh, and just sophisticated enough to put a bounce in your step, this simple soup is our new rite of spring.
Gâteau de Crêpes aux Fraises
The many layers of Gâteau de Crêpes aux Fraise are festive and satisfying year-round, but they feel special at Easter as a nod to those Catholic and Orthodox traditions that relinquish eggs and dairy during Lent and return to them joyously when honoring the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
