I’m a huge fan of pound cake, though I haven’t eaten it in years. In fact, I really like the ubiquitous Sara Lee pound cake, though I’m not sure how it rates with pound-cake cooks and connoisseurs. I just remember liking it the last time I had it—about 15 years ago. Anyway, I ran across…
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Catalonian Pan-Fried Pork Belly
We got through the holidays in a really low-key manner—this is a good thing. We have a small family, so there was no drama, no Republicans and lots of open-mindedness about just what constitutes good Christmas and New Year’s Eve dinners. This year’s Xmas dinner was caramelized pork belly and shrimp. And lo and behold,…
Coconut Ice Cream
This is a pretty decent recipe, but it doesn’t result in a creamy ice cream that you may be used to. Rather, it’s a little gritty from ice crystals that form when it freezes. It does taste great, but don’t freak out about the texture. In the instructions, I’ll note a couple of possible changes…