food. according to me.     Sauce and Sensibility

Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Simple Chocolate Buttercream

Rich-but-not-dense chocolate cupcakes and a fool-proof chocolate buttercream. Suitable for nearly any occasion, including really wanting a chocolate cupcake.

Whole Wheat Oatmeal Coconut Chip Cookies

Chewy, awesome, whole wheat oatmeal cookies.

Delicious Whole Wheat Molasses Bran Muffins

Just 'cause they're bran doesn't mean they aren't sort of incredibly delicious.

Blackberry Clafoutis

A French classic — though they use cherries — that's quick to prepare and great for dessert or breakfast.

Amazeballs Brussels Sprouts

as good as roasted Brussels sprout, with bonus meatiness, plus a bright and nutty finish.

Awesome Chocolate Chip Cookies

only the best chocolate chip cookies I've ever made.

Savory Corn Pancakes

These little corn cakes are super easy to make and make a great base for all sorts of toppings.

Slow-Cooked Pork in Tomatillo Sauce

tender pork, simmered in a light tomatillo sauce.

Cornmeal Cranberry Cookies

soft but crunchy, rich and tangy

Classic Granola

Because I like being able to say things like, "Can you please fetch the triticale from the cupboard, Dear?"

Emergency Banana Bread

a banana bread you can feel better about (as you eat half the loaf before it even cools).

Apple Frangipane Tart

Apple-y Braised Pork Chops

Lemon Poppyseed Yogurt Waffles

[Unrivaled] Blueberry Muffins

Not a simple recipe, but quite worth the effort, if you've got the time.

Well-Spiced Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins

Chocolate Mint Biscotti

Roasted Corn and Black Bean Salad

Chocolate Mint Ice Cream Sandwiches

nom, nom, nom

Spicy Stew with Chicken, Shrimp, and Okra

Orange Cardamom Biscotti

Not exactly a traditional biscotti – but tremendously tasty in your morning (and afternoon, and evening) coffee.

Fresh Basil Pasta

Lovely Lemon Curd

My grandmother’s recipe. I like it on waffles, biscuits, and ice cream.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies

jam-filled peanut butter cookies. very popular with the wee ones.

Wild Rice with Spinach and Hazelnuts

This dish isn't exactly efficient as it requires three different cooking vessels - but darned tast

Spicy Pepper Cookies

cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, and lots of fresh black pepper give these little cookies quite a zing

Wine, Rosemary, and Garlic Marinade for Lamb

Potato Leek Soup

Alternascone

The New Newton

a "grown-up" filled fig cookie

Strawberry Almond Scones

a very pretty summer scone

Corn Soup with Chiles, Cilantro, and Lime

a light, fresh summer soup