Creating the perfect granola bar (i.e., one that doesn’t fall apart) has been arduous. This recipe is adapted from The Pastry Affair, but that method suggests baking the granola in a large, Pyrex dish. I did that at least four times. The first time, the granola bars came out perfectly! They were wonderful! We ate them all. But I accidentally left out some ingredients, and I was in someone else’s kitchen. When I got back home and followed the recipe … Continue reading
Have you made hummus at home yet? I made a batch the other day, and several things have changed since I first made it in the summer. First, I bought a jar of tahini paste, so I didn’t have to grind my own out of sesame seeds and sesame oil. It makes the process a lot easier, and it tastes good too. Next, my apartment now has direct sunlight and I have a better camera, which make for much better … Continue reading
Broiled grapefruits are wonderful. There used to be a restaurant near my house that did them best. The cinnamon sugar crust on top of the grapefruit was thick, and had to be whack-crack-cracked with a spoon. Such a treat. Through trial and error, I’ve done my best to recreate that wonderful and marginally healthy delight at home. Caramelized sugar on top of a grapefruit is heavenly, but it can take an already sweet grapefruit over the top. Use a slightly … Continue reading