Cook on a Whim: Sweet & Salty Graham Cracker Toffee
This is one of the easiest little snacks you could ever whip up. I bet you have all of the ingredients in your pantry right now. Feel free to mix up the type of nuts you use.
Cook on a Whim: Cream of Mushroom Soup
This soup is rich, creamy and comforting, but not overly thick (as some “cream of” soups can be). While my amount of mushrooms might seem excessive, I promise it’s worth it.
Annabelle Opens Friday, Replacing Nora’s
Ashok Bajaj worked closely with restaurant designer Martin Vahtra of Projects Design Associates of New York on the reputed $6-million renovation of the former Restaurant Nora.
ANC Approves Bagel Shop as ‘Corner Store’
After a lively, sometimes heated debate on Jan. 7, ANC 2E voted 6-2 in favor of a proposal giving the owner of Call Your Mother a corner store zoning variance.
Cook on a Whim: Vanilla Bean Scones
Of all the sweets on my blog, this is probably the recipe I’ve referenced and made the most. My kids adore them and I love making them, so it’s a win-win.
Cook on a Whim: Hearty Beef and Barley Soup
Serve this soup with some warm, crusty bread and good, salted butter, a glass of red wine or a rich, dark beer and you’ve got the coziest dinner.
Cook on a Whim: Slow-Roasted Salmon
Slow-roasting might sound strange when it comes to fish, but, I promise you, this is the softest, most buttery salmon — so packed with flavor, so elegant and so easy to prepare.
Cook on a Whim: Browned Butter Pecan Chocolate Chunk Cookies
A cookie doesn’t have to be in the shape of a snowflake, flavored with peppermint and dusted in powdered sugar to be a holiday cookie. It just has to be special.
Cook on a Whim: Boozy Glazed Eggnog Sweet Rolls
These Christmas-y sweet rolls are like cinnamon rolls, but we replace the cinnamon with the quintessential eggnog spice: nutmeg (freshly grated, if you please).
Cook on a Whim: Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake
Incredibly creamy and so delicious, beautiful and festive, this is the cheesecake that makes converts of those “Oh, I don’t like cheesecake” people.
