First published in 1896 as The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book by Fannie Merritt Farmer, the cookbook quickly became known as the Fannie Farmer Cookbook. By far the most famous cookbook of its era, it changed the world of food preparation, teaching generations of Americans how to … [Read more...] about Fannie Farmer’s Bolivia (Potato) Salad
Side Dish
Simple and Delicious Baby Bok Choy
If you haven't tried this versatile vegetable it is worth a try. It is a miniature Chinese cabbage with tender stalks and bright green leaves. It has a sweet, clean flavour balanced by a hint of peppery, and a touch of mustardy bitterness. I love using this vegetable as it … [Read more...] about Simple and Delicious Baby Bok Choy
Make your Own Crispy Onions
I have always associated crispy fried onions with holiday casseroles, adding a delightful crunch and texture. While we may think that fried onions date back to the 1950s when French's first launched their canned connection with recipes for homemakers (shout out 1955Shout out to … [Read more...] about Make your Own Crispy Onions
Game Changing Scalloped Potatoes
If you have made scalloped potatoes in the past you can be waiting hours for your raw potatoes to cook. This game changing recipe was inspired by America's Test Kitchen. They drastically cut the cooking time by precooking the potatoes, using lots of cream instead of flour/milk … [Read more...] about Game Changing Scalloped Potatoes
Easy Italian Stuffed Zucchini
Gardeners are warned every year about how much zucchini their plants will produce and yet we persist in planting a few more plants than we really need. Here is a quick and great savoury recipe to serve up for dinner. Bonus for those who eat keto and gluten-free, this dish is … [Read more...] about Easy Italian Stuffed Zucchini
