Taco Soup

July 11, 2021 in Dinner, Mains, Soup, Winter

Persephone was born just six months after we moved to Utah, and Kristina Erickson, a member of our new congregation, brought us this soup. It was the best taco soup I (Kate) had eaten, and I asked for the recipe right away. And then I didn’t believe that was the correct recipe because it looked simple and the soup had tasted too-wonderful for this level of simplicity. I was wrong. The amazing soup really was that simple.

We made two cakes in 8-inch round pans this time, so we could share with some neighborhood friends.

Pumpkin Pudding Cake GF

February 18, 2021 in Sweets

I grabbed a spoon and thought I’d try a bite. It smelled amazing, but so does soap, so I approached with caution. When I finally took a taste, I was in heaven. It was like a giant, sticky, soft pumpkin chocolate chip cookie. The orange sauce provided the perfect balance of subtle acidity and I immediately put my spoon down to find mom and tell her how incredible it was.

Roasted Beet and Orange Salad

January 28, 2021 in Christmas, Dinner, Lunch, Salads, Sides, Winter

This salad reminds me (Amelia) of a disagreement I had last year with a friend. We had just entered French class, and were desperately tucking in the last corners of our conversation before the bell rang. At least, I felt desperate, because my friend had told me something I hear all too often: she doesn’t like salad. I was aghast and pushed her to tell me why.

Chocolate Pudding Cake - Reinvented

September 25, 2020 in Christmas, Sweets

For the chocolate hunger.

Salad with Roasted Potatoes and Hummus

July 16, 2020 in Lunch, Dinner

One of my (Kate) favorite things to buy for lunch is the Mediterranean Salad at Salt Lake City’s Oasis Café. When I get to entertain a visiting scholar for lunch, I almost always bring them here, and I recommend this salad. We’ve developed a recipe for you to make, so you can share in the pleasure, too, and you get to decide how simple or complicated to make the preparation.

Green Salad with Strawberries and Goat Cheese

May 30, 2020 in Salads, Lunch

My (Kate) friend Linda Eastley first introduced me to these flavor combinations at one of many happy meals I enjoyed at her home during those formative years when I was newly married and then starting to have children. I was thrilled a couple of summers ago when I made this salad for Amelia and saw how much she liked it.

Grilled Flank Steak

April 23, 2020 in Dinner

When I (Kate) was pregnant with Persephone, we moved to Utah and joined a supper club. Maureen Matthews, a fabulous cook, was in the supper club and we still make this wonderful still make this simple, delicious, and versatile recipe from her.