Yellow Cake with Buttercream Frosting

Who doesn't love homemade birthday cake?

Dorie Greenspan’s Salted Butter Break-Ups

When I received Dorie’s Around My French Table Cookbook for Christmas, this shortbread cookie was one of the first that I flagged to try.  The beautiful photos and simplicity of the recipe won me over almost immediately.  Of course, I was on Christmas cookie overload, so the recipe was placed on my to bake someday list. 

Barbari Bread Pizza

I stumbled across a loaf of barbari bread at my local market next to the fresh pitas.  Having never seen this style of bread before, I was intrigued.  With lunch time approaching quickly, I was inspired to try the bread as a pizza crust. 

Chimay Short Ribs Empanadas

Remember the Short Ribs – Braised in Belgium Style Ale Recipe  that I made a week or two ago?  The leftovers were terrific stuffed inside store bought frozen empanada shells (discos).   

Grilled Pork Chops with Blue Cheese Cream Sauce

Whenever pork loin goes on sale, I find myself with at least one whole loin that I quick turn into a week’s worth of dinners including my Chile Verde.  After chopping, stewing and packaging up the week’s meals, I am left the burning question of with what to serve for dinner.  Marinade Pork Chops on the grill with a simple sauce are a frequent choice.