http://www.thesecretingredients.com/blog Recipes from a former family cookbook CEO Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:12:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I tweeted about making this summer tart several days ago. If you have ripe tomatoes from your garden (or store), try this recipe. You'll love it. I added carmelized onions before the layer of tomatoes, and I used a store bought whole wheat crust. Both were great additions. ... http://www.thesecretingredients.com/blog/?p=323 The boy and I made this grilled veggie salad last night for dinner. It is absolutely delicious! We were grilling on a shared rooftop grill so that we could enjoy the sunset as we cooked. It took a little longer to grill than we would have liked, ... http://www.thesecretingredients.com/blog/?p=318 My mother insists that this is the pie of Summer 2009. She's made 4 thus far! I'm going to make one this weekend to try it out. Luscious Lemon Pie Ingredients: 1 cup sugar 3 Tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 cup butter 1 Tbsp grated lemon rind 1/4 cup lemon juice 3 unbeaten egg yolks 1 c milk 1 ... http://www.thesecretingredients.com/blog/?p=313 I call my mother whenever I have a recipe emergency or need to know what to cook for a special event. Here was the scenario this week: I'm going to visit the boy's grandmother next Sunday on our way home from an out of town wedding. My ... http://www.thesecretingredients.com/blog/?p=309 This is one of my favorite recipes to serve with Dave's Flank Steak Marinade. Add some grilled onions and peppers, and you've got a delicious summer meal. Kate's Stuffed Red Peppers on the Grill Ingredients: 3 red peppers (medium-sized) loaf of French or Italian bread 3-4 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup fresh mozzarella ... http://www.thesecretingredients.com/blog/?p=308 This is my all time favorite summer dessert. It comes from my mother, an amazing Southern cook, who delights us with candlelit meals on the patio when I return home from Seattle in the summers. Make this dessert for your guests, and they'll beg you for the recipe. ... http://www.thesecretingredients.com/blog/?p=306 I'm so jealous of people who are natural cooks. You know, people who don't need recipes or measuring cups. My friend, Meg, is one of these people. She is a pescitarian who cooks wonderfully easy, organic, and healthy meals. Last week I was introduced to this simple, ... http://www.thesecretingredients.com/blog/?p=305 We've had a beautiful summer in Seattle this year, and we've been taking full advantage of the rooftop grill. Ah! This is why I live in Seattle. We've mastered several grill recipes this year, and here's one of my favorite marinades. We also use this marinade for ... http://www.thesecretingredients.com/blog/?p=303 This recipe is a summer treat. I made it last weekend for a dinner party, and everyone at the table asked for the recipe. Be sure to add ice cream for the perfect summer dessert. Molly's Prize Peach Cobbler Ingredients: 3/4 cup flour less than 1/8 tsp salt 2 tsp baking powder 1 cup ... http://www.thesecretingredients.com/blog/?p=302 Today is National Angel Food Cake Day, and since it’s Fall, I managed to find this great clip that’s perfect for the occasion. Here you’ll see how to make Pumpkin Angel Food Cake Muffins. The light and fluffy angel food cake pairs nicely with the fall taste of ... http://www.thesecretingredients.com/blog/?p=298