I have long been dreaming of a cake combining apricots and pistachios, and finally had the opportunity to try out my ideas. I tested two different types of cake, one that is made with butter, eggs, and sour cream and is very dense; the second one has ground nuts, no flour, and is a much lighter cake

Now that you’ve re-organized your pantry, it’s time to tackle the refrigerator. Not a favorite job of mine, either, yet quite necessary to keep your foods fresh and your fridge smelling sweet and clean. I find it best to just plunge in and do the whole thing in one go.

In my quest to create tasty pasta sauces that don’t include tomato–or cheese, for that matter–I’ve been experimenting with alternative ingredients. Avocadoes, greens, cashews, and seasoning all combine into a lovely sauce, and no cheese is necessary

When I was a child, we had a marvelous couple of LP recordings of Danny Kaye reading fairy tales by Hans Christian Anderson. One favorite of mine was “Nail Soup,” about a tramp who finds a house lit up in the dark, and knocks on the door for shelter. This is my version of the soup in the story.

Spring (or any time of year) is a great time to clean out your pantry, toss outdated foods, consolidate, wipe down the shelves, organize, and breathe fresh life into your cupboards. Here are some great tips for how to do that.

Do you love the rich, buttery texture of pound cake? Do you love almond flavoring? You will adore this twist on a classic!