This cake is moist and dense and very chocolate-y and is a nice addition to any celebratory table. I imagine that it is called Mexican Chocolate Cake because of the addition of cinnamon; Continue reading
Mexican Chocolate Cake
Cornbread Dressing, Davis Family Recipe
My grandmother and my mother’s cooking is referenced frequently here on Sauce and Sensibility, because they had such a profound influence on me in the years when I was learning my way around the kitchen. Continue reading
French 75
Someday before I hang up my spatulas, I want to create a cleverly named drink. What a great legacy to leave friends and family—at every family occasion or celebration—my drink could be served and I would be there in spirit!! Continue reading
Corn, Mushroom and Leek Sauté
In my cooking world, I am always excited to find something new to do with vegetables and side dishes. Like anything else that I do everyday, it is easy to fall into a rut with my cooking, and repeat favorites instead of adding new things to the repertoire.
Peach Galette
Baking is a rarer pleasure than other forms of cooking in my house. In an effort to keep everyone healthy, I don’t usually offer dessert unless I’ve made something special, and with my family’s love affair with chocolate, cakes, brownies, and cookies featuring chocolate are the most often requested. Continue reading
Cream of Tomato Soup
Homemade soup is so different from the canned variety. I have eaten my share of canned soups over the years, but lately in my quest to eliminate as much processing as I can in our food, I have been making my own. Continue reading