Baked Pears and Cream

Summertime and pears go hand-in-hand. If you want an incredibly simple, yet elegant dessert, this one does the trick. Has been a favorite with our friends and family forever. 4 Pears—almost any kind will do, favorites are Bosc-split in half and seeded 4 T butter...

Caesar Dressing

½ C olive oil ½ – 1 flat can of anchovies with capers—smash up with fork 1 heaping tsp Grey Poupon mustard 2 – 3 T of lemon juice1 heaping tsp minced garlic (use real, no drops) 1 tsp Worchestershire sauce ¼ C red wine vinegar (you can use a little less here if...

Croutons

I like sourdough best—cut in cubes, roll in a bit of olive oil and a sprinkling of garlic salt. Toast in oven until a nice golden brown. Warning: these become nibbles, so don’t eat them all! Can be made ahead of time. Don’t use store bought.

JB’s Caesar Salad

I love, love a great Caesar—and by they way, Caesars do not have tomatoes added on top—they are about olive oil, eggs, anchovies, home-made croutons, Parmesan cheese and garlic—lots of it! Can be a full meal with a fabulous loaf of rustic or sourdough and a little...