By Judy Brotton Pizza is such a versatile food item, and can be adapted to anyone’s palate by individualizing with their favorite toppings. Today, almost anything can top a pizza, from red sauce to white, pesto or simply garlic-infused olive … Continue reading
By Judy Brotton In August 2009, we worked with Christa Carretero, otherwise known as “The Cooking Girl,” for a wonderful outdoor menu that included Grilled Street Tacos and Watermelon Agua Fresca. Two years later, she opened her commercial kitchen with … Continue reading
By Judy Brotton Think back to when you were a kid, and read “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” for the first time, or maybe you saw the movie about Willie Wonka … who could forget Roald Dahl’s fantastical Chocolate River, … Continue reading
This year, give dad a break from the grill – prepare a meal that he will love, and the kids can help out. Our Pulled Chicken Sandwich is quick and easy, and in the time it takes to prepare the … Continue reading
By Judy Brotton No dessert is going to be 100 percent healthy – unless you stick to fresh fruit. But those of us who love desserts can minimize the damage when baking at home by substituting healthier ingredients for … Continue reading
In last month’s Distinctly Oklahoma, Kerry Vincent wrote about the latest trends in cupcakes, cake pops and cookies, featuring fabulous baked items from Karen Tack and Alan Richardson, authors of “Hello, Cupcake!” and “What’s New, Cupcake?” These “Emotipops” are from … Continue reading
By Kerry Vincent CUPCAKE CRAZY? There is much ado these days about cupcakes; far from the simple children’s staple echoing birthday parties of yesteryear, today’s cupcakes have become a unique art form all their own. Like small top-tier cakes, … Continue reading
It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day, and what could be a better way to spend it than kissing the Blarney Stone on a cupcake. Though we’ve been told you are supposed to kiss the Blarney Stone while hanging upside down, … Continue reading
By Judy Brotton Everyone loves a good cookie. But not many of us would go to all the trouble of extravagantly decorating a batch of cookies … just to have them eaten before our eyes! But Maryann Rollins, a self-professed … Continue reading
“Cookie Queen” Maryann Rollins doesn’t make just one dozen cookies … she makes them four or five dozen at a time. This is her go-to sugar cookie recipe, which can easily be halved for a more manageable quantity. Ingredients: 2 … Continue reading
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