sweet and salty chive butter

by Kressley // July 24, 2014 // No Comments

When I lived in New Hampshire I used to go to a restaurant that served this butter along with fresh, hot bread. We soon started recreating it at home because it was so delicious. The secret is adding a little... Continue reading →

lemon curd tart

by Kressley // June 12, 2014 // No Comments

I love lemon curd because it is the quintessential sweet-tart dessert. We had a dinner party this week, and I decided that a lemony dessert would be the perfect ending to the roast chicken that I had made for dinner.... Continue reading →

butter poached salmon and secret sauce

by Kressley // May 20, 2014 // No Comments

My late grandfather came to America from Norway in the 1950s with just a pair of skis wrapped in paper. While I’m pretty sure that he actually brought more than just skis, my family does celebrate Norwegian holidays because of... Continue reading →

salted brown butter and vanilla rice crispy treats

by Kressley // April 25, 2014 // No Comments

I was in the mood for rice crispy treats, but wanted to make something a little special. I remembered reading about Smitten Kitchen’s salted brown butter rice crispy treats, so I decided to make those. I added 1 tsp of... Continue reading →

homemade caramel

by Kressley // December 17, 2013 // No Comments

I started making caramel last year. Each batch makes about 120 pieces, and I ended up making 3 batches. Needless to say, it went over well. As with the peanut brittle, caramel is so much easier to make with a... Continue reading →

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sweet and salty chive butter

lemon curd tart

butter poached salmon and secret sauce

salted brown butter and vanilla rice crispy treats

homemade caramel