Julia Child’s Chocolate Icing

Note: I’d say it’s a coincidence that this post appears on Julia Child’s 100th birthday, but I don’t believe in coincidences. When I need a specific recipe, I frequently forget to check the growing collection of cookbooks I have and instead turn immediately to the Internet. But when I needed a quick recipe for chocolate icing, the Internet had far too many options. To the bookshelf I went, and of course, Julia Child delivered. This chocolate icing was exactly what … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Ice Cream with Cream Cheese and Pie Crust Swirls

I got an ice cream maker, and wonderful things are happening. I have had my eye on this pumpkin, cream cheese and pie crust swirl ice cream for years. Years. The wait was worth it. I know that the flavors are better suited for fall than sweltering summer, but I wouldn’t dare delay you from experiencing this pleasure! I still can’t believe that this ice cream came from my kitchen. To make this ice cream, start by combining 12 ounces … Continue reading

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Dry Rubbed Steak and Roasted Baby Potatoes

At long last, the perfect steak. I was really craving a steak with a bone in it; I had to have it. And now that I have, I can’t stop wanting another! To make this one, get a bone-in ribeye steak. Remove it from the refrigerator. In a dish (I like using a glass pie pan), mix together 1/2 teaspoon of flaky sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon of freshly cracked black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic … Continue reading

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