What could be cozier than a tray of warm cookies on a cold day? My holiday gift to you, dear reader, is my top secret chocolate chip cookie recipe. Not to brag, but I’ve been told that these cookies are indeed exceptional. This is one recipe that always delivers consistently delicious results. Skip the elaborate desserts and give the people what they really want during your … [Read more...]
Savor Tooth Tiger: French Onion Soup
In the words of Seinfeld’s George Costanza, “I gotta focus, I’m shifting into soup mode.” That quote is from my favorite Seinfeld episode, the Soup Nazi, which is actually based on a real New York City restaurateur with a notoriously prickly attitude and fantastic soups. When temperatures drop, soup is all that I want to cook. Sure, Florida Fall may be a bit milder than some, … [Read more...]
Savor Tooth Tiger: Butter Chicken to Celebrate Diwali
What better way to mark the upcoming Diwali celebration than with this iconic Indian dish? Butter chicken, or murgh makhani, is as rich as its name suggests. Marinated chicken gets a blast of char from the broiler, then takes a quick dip in a spiced, buttery, tomato sauce before meeting rice and warm naan on your plate. It’s easy to make, impressive and only requires about 30 … [Read more...]
Savor Tooth Tiger: Old Lady Chocolate Zucchini Bread
I love a good old lady recipe. You know the recipes you might find in the Joy of Cooking or a church lady cookbook that contains way too much sugar and outdated ingredients like lard or shortening? I think we all have many characters within ourselves. Within me lives a very old cat lady who likes to gossip with her friends over freshly baked zucchini bread and tea. To me, quick … [Read more...]
Savor Tooth Tiger: Peanut Butter Nice Cream
Clever vegans discovered that if you blend frozen sliced bananas, it creates a texture very similar to real custard style ice cream. The term “nice cream” was coined for this frozen dessert. You don’t need to be vegan or lactose intolerant to enjoy this light summer treat. Simply slice ripe bananas, freeze, blend with flavorings, freeze a little longer, then you have a … [Read more...]