I dearly love to make this simplified seafood stew any time of the week, but it’s especially nice on a busy weeknight. The broth isn’t as amazingly complex as stews that take a lot more work to prepare, but the flavors are still very pleasing. I made this in the summer when tomatoes were delicious, […]
Author: Ali1982
Lilywhacker (500th post)
I’m so pleased and proud of this milestone. The Ruby Spoon started as an idea while we were living in California. I wanted a platform to share my love of food with anyone curious to follow along and cook, bake, and drink with me! It is still something I love to do and even though […]
Sour Cream Pound Cake
Pound cake is such a nostalgic treat for me. I grew up loving my mom’s sour cream pound cake with lemon glaze. That firm, almost crunchy crust, the soft but somewhat dense and delicious interior, the sweet and tangy glaze. My mouth waters whenever I think about it. The whole dessert is perfect to me, […]
Uno, Dos, Tres
As the negroni is one of my favorite drinks, I love to discover and experiment with new variations. With the simple recipe of equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari, the modifications can be endless. This one has the base spirit of tequila with grapefruit infused vermouth, 2 types of Amari and chocolate mole bitters […]
Chickpea Greek Salad
I love this salad so much. It’s pretty, yummy, easy, and keeps well for lunches. Serve with pita chips for even more crunch! slightly adapted from: Ambitious Kitchen serves: 4 entrees or 6 side dishes for the salad: 1 (15 ounce) can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, and green) chopped 1/2 […]
Late Summer Ratatouille with Parmesan-Oat Crumble
I have been excited about Summer to Fall transition recipes. The abundance and quality of late summer produce makes me wish I knew how to can and preserve and make jams and jellies. Maybe next year! Ratatouille is a beautiful and tasty dish, especially when it’s prepared with alternating rounds of perfectly sliced eggplant, zucchini […]
Flourless Monster Cookies
If you’re anything like me, you can’t say no to a monster cookie. Of all the cookies I usually make at home, it is hardest to leave these alone while they are cooling, and more often than not, they disappear at a rapid pace before they even have a chance to make it from cooling […]
Grilled Sausages with Peaches and Pickled Chiles
Summer is winding down. The sun isn’t hanging out quite as long in the evenings, and school buses are driving by, but I’m going to hang on to it as long as I can. Nothing says “summer meal” to me quite like a dish that includes grilled sausages and fresh peaches. David and I loved […]