Laura Rebecca's Kitchen

Wishing you, your friends and your family a festive and fun-filled 4th of July! Glazed Sugar Cookies For the cookies:3/4 cups butter, softened1 cups white sugar2 eggs2.5 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in the flour, […]

Jesus H. Christ, are you kidding me? Reuters Fri Jun 26, 2009 4:59pm EDT Risk of mad cow disease from farmed fish? NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Three U.S. scientists are concern about the potential of people contracting Creutzfeldt Jakob disease — the human form of “mad cow disease” — from eating farmed fish who […]

See these things? These are kohlrabi. Kohlrabi are in the broccoli family; both the root and the leaves are edible. Though they’re available year-round (if you can find them; I only see them in this area through my CSA or sometimes at the farmers’ market) they’re most abundant in early summer. So what do you […]

The June Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Jasmine of Confessions of a Cardamom Addict and Annemarie of Ambrosia and Nectar. They chose a Traditional (UK) Bakewell Tart… er… pudding that was inspired by a rich baking history dating back to the 1800’s in England. A Bakewell Tart consists of three parts: a shortbread-crust, a […]

Sometimes when flipping through a magazine, I’ll see a recipe and think, “I have to make that.” And sometimes, it actually happens. I spotted this recipe for Blueberry Cornmeal Pancakes in last month’s Martha Stewart Living and the next morning — a Sunday (is there a more perfect day for pancakes?) — I was up, […]

Strawberries are in season, and in abundance! They’re tempting in pies, jams, shortcakes, cookies, muffins and scores of other sweets. But perhaps this season, you’ll try them as part of a savory dish. Paired with soft cheese and fresh greens top a hot, crispy pizza crust, strawberries find a new home as dinner, not dessert. […]

From friend-of-the-blog, Mark Pescatore: Marcia Rice: pronounced MAH-SEE-AH, not like the older sister on the “Brady Bunch.” My brother was singing the praises of his rice cooker a couple of years ago and eventually bought one for me as a Christmas present. And yes, when it comes to cook and reheating rice, it’s swell. But […]

If you’ve been looking for a recipe that shows off the bright, brilliant flavors of both strawberries and rhubarbs, that looks gorgeous on the plate and, of course, is lip-smackingly delicious, look no further. It’s so good that Kian has asked if he could have one, all to himself, for his birthday. I think I […]

Guess what? It’s that time again — Daring Bakers’ Challenge time! The May Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Linda of make life sweeter! and Courtney of Coco Cooks. They chose Apple Strudel from the recipe book Kaffeehaus: Exquisite Desserts from the Classic Cafés of Vienna, Budapest and Prague by Rick Rodgers. Apple Strudel is […]

Take fresh, chopped broccoli. Add some raisins & red onion. Mix with crumbled bacon. Toss the whole thing with mayonnaise, sugar and a touch of vinegar. Voila! Deliciously fattening broccoli. Broccoli Bacon Salad6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled into bits8 cups broccoli, chopped into bite-size pieces1/2 cup red onion, chopped1 cup raisins Dressing:1 cup […]