Category Archives: Comfort Food

Lemon-Pistachio Bars

Posted on June 10, 2021 by angelamara

The other day we had Sue and Andy over for afternoon tea. I sweetened the deal (no pun intended) by making lemon-pistachio bars. I was curious about a recipe in NYT Cooking, so of course I had to try it. … Continue reading →

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Chicken Posole

Posted on May 5, 2021 by angelamara

Today is May 5th, otherwise known as Cinco de Mayo. I didn’t really think about it until we were in our back yard having lunch with our friend Chris, and he mentioned it. We were eating posole, which I just … Continue reading →

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Almost Straub’s Chicken Salad

Posted on April 2, 2021 by angelamara

Today is my niece Olivia’s birthday. I got this recipe from her last week. For those of you that don’t know, Straub’s is an upscale grocery store in St. Louis. This recipe was posted here in St. Louis Today; it’s … Continue reading →

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Breakfast Strata (Easter Quiche)

Posted on March 13, 2021 by angelamara

Millie recently requested that I make strata. I got this recipe from Carol many years ago. Yes, the same Carol that taught me how to make her wonderful Rustic White Bread and Swedish Rye. If you don’t remember, Carol is … Continue reading →

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Favorite Challah

Posted on February 28, 2021 by angelamara

I have been meaning to write about this challah recipe for a very long time! I wrote about another challah a while back, and it was the first one that I really loved, but this one is my very … Continue reading →

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Extra Flaky Pie Crust (rough puff pastry)

Posted on December 9, 2020 by angelamara

I know I keep talking about pie crust. The thing is, once you can make a flaky tender pie crust (if you are like me), then you become rather obsessed over it. So yeah, I’m a little obsessed. As my … Continue reading →

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Vegetable Cannellini Bean Soup

Posted on December 4, 2020 by angelamara

Last month, my dear friend Lisa came to visit. Lisa and I grew up together in St. Louis. We have been friends for a very long time. Lisa and gluten don’t get along very well, so one night I was … Continue reading →

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Apple Galette

Posted on September 23, 2020 by angelamara

Today is the first day of fall, so it is time to think about apples. And yes, apple pie. Lately, I have been whipping up apple galettes when I don’t have enough time to make an apple pie. Last time … Continue reading →

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Plum Torte

Posted on September 17, 2020 by angelamara

It is that time of year when plum trees (Italian prune plums) are all of a sudden exploding with ripe plums – too many to know what to do with! I don’t have a plum tree, but I have friends … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Crumb Muffins