Marie F. Welsh

Here is my overview of the latest finds: Knives Every cook needs a good knife, and I recently found one that is proudly designed and handcrafted in the Philippines by Ryan David of Nacionale Bladeworks. Nacionale was a dream David had…

One minute can be the difference between success and disaster in the kitchen.An extra minute means a cheese filling turns from toasted brown to burnt. Ditto for the buttered bread sides on a grilled cheese sandwich. Wait 60 seconds too…

Are you looking for some incredibly healthy and delicious recipes that can be easily recreated in minutes at home this Diwali? Look no further as we've sorted you out with recipes for traditional Nankhatai Diwali desserts and chocolate…

Chocolate chip cookies win every match they face. Even during Christmas cookie season, they're favorites 78% of the time in one-on-one showdowns with sugar cookies, brownies, or any other variety. But…

Chef's NotesI fell in love with bread pudding when I was in the Air Force reporting on military boxers training for the Olympics in New Orleans. I moved to New Orleans after leaving the military because of the food. I ate it for the first…

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Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter and flour a 9 x 5 inch non-stick loaf pan.2nd step: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 1/2 teaspoon of pie spice…

IIf you're looking for a quick, easy, and healthy baked treat, this may be your answer. They have a rich chocolatey flavor, but the banana flavor reveals its healthy qualities. The building blocks of these cakes are not just butter and…

Chef's NotesIf you don't tell people these cookies are gluten free and vegan, they'll never know. I love leaving a bunch of them on the counter for the girls to use when I have to go on a work trip. This is my "so sorry to be gone but…

Who doesn't love chocolate? Chocolate is known for its decadent and satisfying taste, especially when combined with sugar and dairy products. Turn it into a chocolate cake, and we've got a winning combination of comfort food and fun,…