Tasty Biscuit

Month: August 2010

  • anchovy and garlic pasta

    This is a recipe that most people go “eww” to, until they try it. The magic is in how the anchovies and the garlic cancel out each others harsher tones, leaving a wonderful, tasty dish in it’s marital place.

  • Plum butter

    Serves about 3 pints 4 # ripe plums, any color 3 C evaporated cane juice or white sugar 1 lemon – Meyer lemon is best, but any will do 1 t cinnamon 1/4t to 1/2t clove (optional) 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 1/2 cup crystallized ginger, chopped 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier or casis (optional) Freeze…

  • NY Times Chocolate Chip Cookie aka: Crack Cookies

    Why haven’t I posted this earlier? This is a popular recipe. My friend Shana told me about it, and I have heard raves and wows from all sorts of other cooks. The magical part is in the chocolate and salt pairing. Without the salt, it would be overly sweet. With the salt. Oh my. We…

  • Almond Biscotti (Carolyn’s)

    This is a version based on one from my cousin Carolyn. She has gotten many rave reviews of them and are the center of the party when she brings them. I think she does some different things to hers, since I did not have the same tasty results. This is a work in progress recipe.

  • Coconut Shrimp

    We ate a version of this every night in Placencia, Belize while we were there for our honeymoon. It has become a staple in our household. The coconut cream we use is Coco Lopez. You can find it on Amazon.com. Yes, it is processed, but it is such tasty, tasty processed food.