https://walker-cafe.com/2020/03/08/chocolate-chip-whiskey-and-rye-cookies/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/whiskey-and-rye-cookies-sm-img_0036-1.jpgwhiskey and rye cookies sm IMG_0036https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/oat-millet-molas-bread-sm-img_0031.jpgoat millet molas bread sm IMG_0031https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/whiskey-and-rye-cookies-sm-img_0036.jpgwhiskey and rye cookies sm IMG_00362024-06-16T19:33:07+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2020/02/23/chocolate-babka/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/sm-rolling-babka-img_5305.jpgsm rolling babka IMG_5305https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/choc-babka-out-of-oven-img_5310.jpgchoc babka out of oven IMG_5310https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/choc-babka-rising-sm-img_5307.jpgchoc babka rising sm IMG_53072020-11-08T18:52:44+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2012/03/31/passover-teiglach-2/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dscn0910-on-board-with-spoon-sm.jpgDSCN0910 on board with spoon smPour the cooked teiglach out onto a board to cool--but first pat down the board with a little whiskey! https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dscn0908-stirring-in-oven-sm.jpgDSCN0908 stirring in oven smGive the dough a gentle stir every 8-10 minutes.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dscn0906-boiling-sm1.jpgDSCN0906 boiling smBoil the dough for 10 minutes to set their shape.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dscn0903-cut-dough-bits-sm.jpgDSCN0903 cut dough bits smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dscn0901-cutting-dough-sm.jpgDSCN0901 cutting dough smForm the dough into 1/2" coils, then cut into 1/2" pieces.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dscn0906-boiling-sm.jpgDSCN0906 boiling smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dscn0922-finished-teiglach-sm.jpgDSCN0922 finished teiglach smOur Teiglach is served on a pretty glass plate. The family helps themselves with their fingers, pulling apart the sweet, sticky pieces.2020-10-09T13:30:58+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2020/09/22/whimsical-delicata-squash/2020-09-23T01:33:50+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2020/07/13/rustic-berry-tart/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/rustic-tart-sm.jpgrustic tart sm2020-07-14T21:50:33+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2020/06/07/frisee-pesto/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/sm-frisee-pesto-img_0551.jpgsm frisee pesto IMG_05512020-06-08T10:30:04+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2020/05/17/cheddar-and-rosemary-soda-bread/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/sm-gluten-free-soda-bread-img_0554.jpgsm gluten free soda bread IMG_0554https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cheese-and-rosemary-soda-bread-photo1.jpgcheese and rosemary soda bread photo1https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cheese-and-rosemary-soda-bread-photo2.jpgcheese and rosemary soda bread photo22020-06-07T21:59:25+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2020/06/07/orange-chocolate-almond-bites-gluten-free/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/sm-orange-chocolate-almond-bites-img_0563.jpgsm Orange-Chocolate Almond Bites IMG_05632020-06-07T21:15:53+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/07/mixed-pasta-shapes-with-vegetable-cheese-sauce/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0187stringsthings-sm.jpgDSCN0187strings&things sm2020-05-27T17:30:20+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2020/05/25/orange-chocolate-soda-bread/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/orange-choc-soda-bread4.jpgorange choc soda bread42020-05-25T23:53:37+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/09/18/the-circle-of-life-round-challahs/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/dscn0001-macey-sm.jpgDSCN0001 macey smHere's Macey in his favorite chair, hoping for a hot plate on the dinner table and a taste of some hot, fresh challah.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/dscn0037finished-rounds-sm.jpgDSCN0037finished rounds smHere are the just-baked breads. It's okay if they come together while baking. Just gently pull them apart.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/dscn0031-rising-coils-sm.jpgDSCN0031 rising coils smHere the coils are ready to rise. They can sit together like this on the same baking sheet. It's okay if they kiss a little when they bake!https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/dscn0028-tuck-end-under-sm.jpgDSCN0028 tuck end under smMake the coil. Place it seam side down, and tuck under the end.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/dscn0027-pinch-the-end-sm.jpgDSCN0027 pinch the end smPinch the ends.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/dscn0026-roll-it-up-sm1.jpgDSCN0026 roll it up smRoll it up. Use both hands and work evenly across the length.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/dscn0026-roll-it-up-sm.jpgDSCN0026 roll it up smRoll up the dough.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/dscn0029sprinkle-apples-sm1.jpgDSCN0029sprinkle apples smArrange a thin layer of apples for the apple bread.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/dscn0029sprinkle-apples-sm.jpgDSCN0029sprinkle apples smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/dscn0025sprinkle-raisins-sm.jpgDSCN0025sprinkle raisins smFor the raisin bread, drizzle on some honey, sprinkle on raisins and cinammon.2020-05-23T16:52:46+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/about/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/inosh-blog-ad-v2.jpgiNosh blog ad v22020-05-15T22:25:32+00:00weekly0.6https://walker-cafe.com/the-plate-is-your-canvas-a-gallery-of-your-food-masterpieces/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/esthers-fudge.jpgEsther's fudgeEsther made fudge and sent this photo. " put the nuts on top so they could be optional," she wrote, which I think is a terrific idea. This looks much better than when I made it!https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/img_0709max-oatmeal-sm.jpgIMG_0709Max oatmeal smMax with his morning oatmeal. Champaign, Illinois.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/img_0196ben-with-salad-sm1.jpgIMG_0196ben with salad smBen, in Melbourne, with Kristine's Potato Salad.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/img_0196ben-with-salad-sm.jpgIMG_0196ben with salad smBen with Kristine's Potato Salad2020-05-15T22:24:38+00:00weekly0.6https://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/23/blue-ribbon-challah-10-year-anniversary-of-my-visit-to-the-new-mexico-state-fair/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0361challah-sm.jpgDSCN0361challah smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0352ribbon-wall.jpgDSCN0352ribbon wallMy framed ribbons on the right. On the left is a "Santo," a painted image of a saint, that I got in Taos, New Mexico. This is St. Marta. On the back is says: Sana Mara. Patroness of housewives, dietitians, domestic workers, waitresses and lay sisters, invoked to protect the home.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dori-buggy-cropped.jpgDori buggy croppedDori taking the kids out in the Swedish double-buggy.2020-10-09T13:27:06+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/04/17/matzo-meal-pancakes/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dscn0541matzo-meal-pancake-sm.jpgDSCN0541matzo meal pancake sm2020-04-12T19:28:08+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/02/06/a-family-classic-moms-stuffed-cabbage-rolls-sweet-and-sour/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/dscn0371cabbage-roll-inside-sm.jpgDSCN0371cabbage roll inside smThese are best served over rice or on top of egg noodles.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/dscn0364rolls-in-the-pot-sm.jpgDSCN0364rolls in the pot smPlace the cabbage rolls on the gravy.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/dscn0369stuffed-cabbage-sm.jpgDSCN0369stuffed cabbage sm2020-04-09T21:43:33+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/10/06/kreplach-the-pinnacle-of-fried-jewish-cuisine/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dscn0764boiled-krep-sm.jpgDSCN0764boiled krep smGently boil for 5 minutes before frying.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dscn0761-krplach-rolled-sm.jpgDSCN0761 krplach rolled smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dscn0766kreplach-on-plate-sm.jpgDSCN0766kreplach on plate smFry these until they are nicely browned.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dscn0770krep-in-soup-crpd-sm.jpgDSCN0770krep in soup crpd smThese are best when served right from the pan, and plopped into a bowl of chicken soup.2020-04-06T12:32:44+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/04/matzo-charlotte/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0169matzo-charlotte-sm.jpgDSCN0169matzo charlotte sm2020-04-06T12:16:43+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/03/26/eingie-is-short-for-eingemacht/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/dscn0103-eingies-sm.jpgDSCN0103 eingies smOur traditional eingie is on the left. On the right is a batch made with dried cherries — something new that I think my brother-in-law Leo will especially enjoy.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/dscn0096-eingie-jars-sm.jpgDSCN0096 eingie jars sm2020-04-06T12:14:05+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/03/27/ingberlach/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/dscn0115-ingberlach-sm.jpgDSCN0115 ingberlach smThis is the finished product. You need strong teeth to bite into this candy. After it cools, tear off little pieces and coat them with a mixture of sugar and ginger.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/ingberlach-recipe-back-sm.jpgIngberlach recipe back smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/ingberlach-recipe-front-sm.jpgIngberlach recipe front sm2020-04-06T12:12:41+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/04/gefilte-fish/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/horseradish.jpghorseradishhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0131-gefilte-fish-sm.jpgDSCN0131 gefilte fish SMhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0129cooking-gefilte-sm.jpgDSCN0129cooking gefilte sm2020-04-06T12:02:45+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2020/03/24/passover-recipes-from-scratch/2020-03-25T01:52:32+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2020/02/22/the-plate-is-my-canv/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/dry-coffee-promo.pngDry Coffee promohttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/passover-promo-shot.pngpassover promo shothttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/plate-promo-shot.pngPlate promo shot2020-03-15T23:17:51+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2020/03/15/hummus/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/hummus-img_0088-sm.jpghummus IMG_0088 sm2020-03-15T17:42:31+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2020/03/08/whole-wheat-oat-millet-and-molasses-loaf/2020-03-09T21:08:03+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/06/25/having-fun-with-challah-dough-knishes-and-blueberry-buns/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0886knishes-blue-buns-sn.jpgDSCN0886knishes blue buns snPotato knishes, blueberry buns and knishes with sesame seeds.2020-03-03T00:25:24+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/10/11/breaded-baked-carrots/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dscn0114baked-carrots-sm1.jpgDSCN0114baked carrots smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dscn0106farm-mark-carrots-sm.jpgDSCN0106farm mark carrots smI bought these beautiful carrots at the farmers market.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dscn0114baked-carrots-sm.jpgDSCN0114baked carrots sm2020-03-03T00:23:17+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/10/25/gerts-yeast-cookies-rugelah/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dscn0161-rolling-rugala-sm.jpgDSCN0161 rolling rugala smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dscn0157-rolling-rugala-hands-sm.jpgDSCN0157 rolling rugala hands smRoll them from the outside of the circle into the center.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dscn0155-sinai-kitchen-bakers-sm.jpgDSCN0155 Sinai kitchen bakers smThe temple bakers stocking the freezer with rugalah for upcoming onegs. (Kirsten, Jennie, Rae and Vicki)https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dscn0168-rugala-sm.jpgDSCN0168 rugala smThese are my mother's favorite cookie.2020-05-15T22:36:34+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/11/22/mandel-bread/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/mandel-bakers-sm-dscn0205.jpgMandel Bakers sm DSCN0205Members of our temple got together to bake on Sunday.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/mandel-bread-2-smdscn0199.jpgMandel Bread 2 smDSCN0199Turn each cookie onto a cut edge, return to oven, repeat. https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/mandel-bread-1-sm-dscn0197.jpgMandel bread 1 sm DSCN0197After the first baking, the mandel bread is sliced. Use a serrated knife so that you are slicing through the dough without pushing it down.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/mandel-bread-3-sm-dscn0200.jpgmandel bread 3 sm DSCN02002020-03-03T00:17:47+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/03/02/poppy-seed-filling-for-hamantaschen-mohnhamantaschen/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/dscn0471-pop-cake-detail-sm.jpgDSCN0471 pop cake detail smHere's a detail showing the pretty layers.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/dscn0474-ret-crpd-pop-cake-sm.jpgDSCN0474 ret crpd pop cake smThis one baked the way I like it, and held its shape beautifully. The dough had a little more flour and wasn't so sticky to work with.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/dscn0421roll-it-up-cropped-sm.jpgDSCN0421roll it up cropped smTo make the coffee cake, roll out a large rectangle of dough and spread on a thin layer of filling, being careful not to tear the dough, then roll it all up.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/turning-sm-dscn0432.jpgturning sm DSCN0432Slip a knife under each section, gently lift it up and twist it 90 degrees.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/slices-smdscn0437.jpgslices smDSCN0437Form the roll into a U-shape and cut slices all the way through.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/roll-it-up-smdscn0421.jpgroll it up smDSCN0421To make the coffee cake, roll out a large rectangle of dough and spread on a thin layer of filling, being careful not to tear the dough, then roll it all up.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/pinching-it-smdscn04172.jpgpinching it smDSCN0417Roll out the dough, cut into circles, put on a dollop of filling, then pinch up and around the filling to form a triangular shape.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/pinching-it-smdscn04171.jpgpinching it smDSCN0417https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/pinching-it-smdscn0417.jpgpinching it smDSCN0417https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/coffee-cake-smdscn0446.jpgcoffee cake smDSCN0446This coffee cake baked up a little flat (very sticky dough today). The side on the left has the swirls turned to face in to each other; the side on the right has them all turning the same direction.2020-03-03T00:12:04+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/03/13/hamantaschen-dough-ii-cookie-dough/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/img_3382lots-of-taschen-sm.jpgIMG_3382lots of taschen smWe made about a dozen sheets like this.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/img_3367kitchen-sisters-sm.jpgIMG_3367kitchen sisters smMany hands make light work.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/dscn0453cookie-hament-sm.jpgDSCN0453cookie hament sm2020-03-03T00:07:28+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/04/03/counting-down-to-pesach-making-some-matzo-farfel-granola/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dscn0488making-pizzas-sm.jpgDSCN0488making pizzas smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dscn0512matzo-granola-sm.jpgDSCN0512matzo granola smThis is an exceptionally delicious granola, and tastes great dry as a snack, or with milk as a breakfast cereal.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dscn0497six-matzo-pizzas-sm.jpgDSCN0497six matzo pizzas smIt's easy to customize these single-serving pizzas.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dscn0507matzo-pizza-sm.jpgDSCN0507matzo pizza smMatzo makes a pretty terrific pizza crust!2020-03-03T00:01:24+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/04/20/charoset/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dscn0598charoset-on-plate-sm.jpgDSCN0598charoset on plate smThe finished charoset on our seder plate.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dscn0576-finished-charoset-sm.jpgDSCN0576 finished charoset smHere is the finished charoset.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dscn0572chopping-2-sm.jpgDSCN0572chopping 2 smWe're getting there, but still more chopping to do. Maralee and I take turns.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dscn0571chopping-1sm.jpgDSCN0571chopping 1smThe chopping begins. https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dscn0564mare-peels-apples-sm.jpgDSCN0564Mare peels apples smMaralee peels the apples, cores them, and places them into cold water so that they don't brown. (She likes to see how long she can make the peel.) https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dscn0569nanas-wooden-bowl-sm.jpgDSCN0569nana's wooden bowl smNana's wooden bowl and chopping tool.2020-03-02T23:58:28+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/04/20/perfectly-fluffy-matzo-balls/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dscn0584matzo-ball-sm.jpgDSCN0584matzo ball smA matzo ball, swimming in soup.2020-03-02T23:57:50+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/04/20/fried-matzo-matzo-brie/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dscn0589fried-matz-in-pan-sm.jpgDSCN0589fried matz in pan smMix the soaked matzo with egg and salt, and pour into a hot, buttered pan to brown.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dscn0587break-matzo-sm.jpgDSCN0587break matzo smBreak the matzo before soaking.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dscn0593fried-matzo-sm.jpgDSCN0593fried matzo smA hot plate of fried matzo, topped with our favorite, eingie.2020-03-02T23:57:14+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/04/10/passover-mandel-bread/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dsc08634_3kitchen-sisters-sm.jpgDSC08634_3kitchen sisters smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dscn0530passover-mandel-sm.jpgDSCN0530passover mandel smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/nanas-mandel-bread-sm.jpgNana's mandel bread smMy grandmother Mollye's recipe card box is a family heirloom.2020-03-02T23:56:40+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/04/11/passover-teiglach/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/sc0015a5d5teiglach-recipe-card-sm.jpgsc0015a5d5teiglach recipe card smThis is what I would call a well-loved recipe card.2020-03-02T23:53:27+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/04/20/fruit-platter-centerpiece/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dscn0565final-side-view-sm.jpgDSCN0565final side view smFinally, dot with a contrasting berry such as a blackberry or blueberry. Garnish with kiwi, and if you can find it, star fruit.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dscn0553fruit-3-sm.jpgDSCN0553fruit 3 smWash the strawberries, but keep on the leaves. Mound the berries in the center and place them individually, as if to cascade to the edges of the platter.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dscn0550fruit-2-sm.jpgDSCN0550fruit 2 smTake two melons, peel, core and slice. Use a crinkle cutter if you have one. Then carefully arrange the slices. Don't worry about overlapping the pineapple.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dscn0548fruit-1-sm.jpgDSCN0548fruit 1 smStart with a large, sturdy platter. Cover the platter with beautiful greens. My favorite is purple kale (salad savoy), or, pictured here, Swiss chard. Red leaf lettuce is also lovely. Next, quarter a pineapple, keeping the leaves, core and cut into segments.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dscn0563fruit-cropped-sm.jpgDSCN0563fruit cropped smThis large platter will easily serve 25 people.2020-03-02T23:52:15+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/10/13/bialys/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dscn0790sliced-toasted-sm.jpgDSCN0790sliced toasted smSliced and toasted. Bialys are good with butter, cream cheese, lox, jam, or...?https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dscn0784filled-and-ready-to-bake-sm.jpgDSCN0784filled and ready to bake smThese are filled and ready for the oven.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dscn0782pressing-sm.jpgDSCN0782pressing smGrease and flour a 2" glass, then press into the risen dough.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dscn0781rising-rounds-sm.jpgDSCN0781rising rounds smThe flattened rounds of dough at the end of their rise.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dscn0787bialys-sm.jpgDSCN0787bialys sm2020-03-02T23:46:57+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2012/01/02/cinnamon-rolls/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dscn0822-cinnamon-rolls-sm.jpgDSCN0822 cinnamon rolls sm2020-03-02T23:42:24+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2012/01/02/bagels/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dscn0836-bagel-sand-sm.jpgDSCN0836 bagel sand smWhat's for supper? Last night it was toasted bagels topped with pastrami and swiss, broiled until the cheesse melted. Doug topped his with brown mustard. Served with a side of pea pods and cucumber spears.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dscn0828-bagels-boiling-sm.jpgDSCN0828 bagels boiling smLeave room for the bagels to expand in the boiling water.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dscn0841-bagels-sm.jpgDSCN0841 bagels sm2020-03-02T23:41:37+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2020/03/01/bettys-espresso-swirl-cookies/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/sm-coils-img_0022.jpgsm coils IMG_0022https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/sm-sliced-img_0023.jpgsm sliced IMG_0023https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/sm-pan-of-swirlsimg_0024.jpgsm pan of swirlsIMG_0024https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/sm-crpd-img_0027.jpgsm crpd IMG_00272020-03-01T19:25:50+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/06/16/idas-yeast-cake/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0824idas-rolling-up-sm2.jpgDSCN0824Ida's rolling up sm This coffee cake is filled with honey, cinnamon, golden raisins, chocolate chips and slivered almonds.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0824idas-rolling-up-sm1.jpgDSCN0824Ida's rolling up smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0836-ida-cut-sm.jpgDSCN0836 ida cut smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0825-idas-coiled-and-rising-sm.jpgDSCN0825 Ida's coiled and rising smAll coiled up and rising in the hot, steamy attic.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/sc0039c8ac-idas-recipe-card.jpgsc0039c8ac Ida's recipe cardThis is the recipe—just a list.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0824idas-rolling-up-sm.jpgDSCN0824Ida's rolling up smThis coffee cake is filled with honey, cinnamon, golden raisins, chocolate chips and slivered almonds.2025-04-16T00:26:16+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/01/05/a-family-tradition-hand-dipped-spritz-cookies/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/dscn0294close-up-cookies-sm1.jpgDSCN0294close up cookies smThese honestly taste as good as they look.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/dscn0291finger-licking-sm1.jpgDSCN0291finger licking smWe have a strict “may not lick your fingers” policy, but every so often a boy can’t help himself—and then he’s sent to wash up before the next cookie gets decorated!https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/dscn0293close-up-dipping1.jpgDSCN0293close up dippingEither dip the cookie or use a spoon to drizzle on the chocolate.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/dscn0289-everyone-dipping-b1.jpgDSCN0289 everyone dipping BSo everyone can help, we put a tray of baked cookies in the middle of the table, with multiple bowls filled with all of the chocolate and toppings. Parchment paper is placed at both ends of the table where the finished cookies are placed to dry.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/dscn0287everyone-dipping.jpgDSCN0287everyone dippinghttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/dscn0294close-up-cookies-sm.jpgDSCN0294close up cookies smThese honestly taste as good as they look.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/dscn0291finger-licking-sm.jpgDSCN0291finger licking smWe have a strict "may not lick your fingers" policy, but every so often a boy can't help himself—and then he's sent to wash up before the next cookie gets decorated!https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/dscn0293close-up-dipping.jpgDSCN0293close up dippingEither dip the cookie or use a spoon to drizzle on the chocolate.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/dscn0289-everyone-dipping-b.jpgDSCN0289 everyone dipping BWe put a tray of baked cookies in the middle of the table, with multiple bowls filled with all of the chocolate and toppings. Parchment paper is placed at both ends of the table where the finished cookies are placed to dry.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/dscn0299hundreds-of-cookies-sm.jpgDSCN0299hundreds of cookies smIt was hard to count these but we guess that we made around 300 cookies this year.2020-02-23T14:10:37+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/01/12/flaxseed-supper-biscuits/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/dscn0313flaxseed-biscuits-sm.jpgDSCN0313flaxseed biscuits sm2020-02-23T14:09:40+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/02/05/valentine-cookies/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/img_0351-valentine-cookies-2010b-sm.jpgIMG_0351 Valentine cookies 2010B smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/img_0351-2010-valentine-coolies-sm.jpgIMG_0351 2010 Valentine coolies smThis is the batch from last year.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/dscn0359valentine-cookies-sm.jpgDSCN0359Valentine cookies sm2020-02-23T14:08:12+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/11/30/dorothys-shaker-lemon-pie/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dscn0803lemon-pie-sm.jpgDSCN0803lemon pie smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dscn0799dorothy-pucker-sm.jpgDSCN0799Dorothy pucker smThis pie makes even a lemon-lover pucker!https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dscn0793lemon-filling.jpgDSCN0793lemon fillingSliced lemons, sugar and eggs—that's all that's in the filling.2020-02-23T14:07:44+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/01/25/banana-streusel-muffins/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/dscn0350banana-streus-muffs-sm.jpgDSCN0350banana streus muffs smI'm not a fan of muffin papers and have good luck spraying the pans with a light coating of oil.2020-02-23T14:07:19+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/02/03/chocolate-chip-pumpkin-muffins/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/dscn0352pumpkin-muffin-sm-1.jpgDSCN0352pumpkin muffin smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/dscn0352pumpkin-muffin-sm1.jpgDSCN0352pumpkin muffin smThis whole-grain muffin is light and moist.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/dscn0352pumpkin-muffin-sm.jpgDSCN0352pumpkin muffin sm2020-02-23T14:06:19+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/02/21/peanut-butter-cookies-with-chocolate-chips/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/dscn0385peanut-but-cookies-sm.jpgDSCN0385peanut but cookies sm2020-02-23T14:03:30+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/03/15/black-bottom-cupcakes/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/dscn0462stuck-in-pan-sm.jpgDSCN0462stuck in pan smCautionary note: this is one recipe where you really must use paper liners.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/dscn0458ready-for-oven-sm.jpgDSCN0458ready for oven smThis is what they look like before baking.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/dscn0461cupcakes-finished-sm.jpgDSCN0461cupcakes finished sm2020-02-23T14:02:32+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/09/02/black-bottom-brownies/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dscn0725-max-demo-sm.jpgDSCN0725 Max demo sm...and into waiting hands. (Try and wait until they're cool before cutting.)https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dscn0721-out-of-oven-sm.jpgDSCN0721 out of oven smOut of the oven...https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dscn0715-dolloping-sm.jpgDSCN0715 dolloping smUse a ziplock as a pastry bag to squeeze in the filling.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dscn0726-max-thumbs-up-sm.jpgDSCN0726 max thumbs up smMy test-taster, Max, gives a thumbs up.2020-02-23T14:01:56+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/03/29/real-food-for-real-teens-cupcakes/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/dscn0479cupcakes-retouched-sm.jpgDSCN0479cupcakes retouched smThese have purple frosing with a light dusting of purple sparkly sugar. What's not to love?2020-02-23T14:01:31+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/09/29/a-sweet-babka-for-a-sweet-new-year/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/inosh-info.jpgiNosh infohttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dscn0747-babka-sm.jpgDSCN0747 babka smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dscn0750babka-slice-sm.jpgDSCN0750babka slice sm2020-02-23T14:00:38+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/10/12/if-youre-a-crispy-these-are-for-you-mandel-bread/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/screen-shot-2018-09-09-at-12-28-59-pm.pngScreen Shot 2018-09-09 at 12.28.59 PMhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dscn0199.jpgDSCN0199https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dscn0197.jpgDSCN0197https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dscn0196.jpgDSCN0196https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dscn0778holding-mandel-sm.jpgDSCN0778holding mandel smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/mandel-bread-recipe-card-sm1.jpgmandel bread recipe card smRuth Gordon's recipe card for mandel bread.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/mandel-bread-recipe-card-sm.jpgmandel bread recipe card smRuth Gordon's recipe card for mandel bread.2020-02-23T14:00:11+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2013/01/27/whole-wheat-carrot-apple-muffins/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_0367-carrot-apple-row-sm.jpgIMG_0367 carrot apple row smCarrot Apple muffins2020-02-23T13:57:42+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/03/30/a-big-tzimmes/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/dscn0135-table-red-sm.jpgDSCN0135 table red smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/dscn0141passover-guests-2-sm.jpgDSCN0141passover guests 2 smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/dscn0136-table-seder-plate-sm2.jpgDSCN0136 table seder plate smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/dscn0136-table-seder-plate-sm1.jpgDSCN0136 table seder plate smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/dscn0136-table-seder-plate-sm.jpgDSCN0136 table seder plate sm2020-02-22T12:37:32+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/03/31/i-cant-believe-its-not-pasta-pasta-night/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/dscn0145-matzo-las-sm.jpgDSCN0145 matzo las sm2020-02-22T12:36:54+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/01/seder-salad/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0158-chicken-salad-sm.jpgDSCN0158 chicken salad smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0158-seder-chicken-salad1.jpgDSCN0158 seder chicken saladhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0158-seder-chicken-salad.jpgDSCN0158 seder chicken salad2020-02-22T12:36:10+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/02/nicoles-charoset-and-the-art-of-making-guest-cooks-feel-welcome/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0117-onions-and-potatoes-sm.jpgDSCN0117 onions and potatoes smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0124-jars-of-figs-etc-sm.jpgDSCN0124 jars of figs etc smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0162-charoset-sm.jpgDSCN0162 charoset sm2020-02-22T12:35:41+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/04/24/pats-perfect-passover-blintzes/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/photo-blintzes-in-pan-sm.jpgphoto blintzes in pan smThe blintzes, filled and returned to the pan for more cooking. Since the filling has raw eggs, be sure and cook them thoroughly.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/photo1blintze-sm.jpgphoto[1]blintze sm2020-02-22T12:31:04+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/04/11/passover-rocks/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dscn0533rocks-sm.jpgDSCN0533rocks smCherry almond rocks (back row), and traditional Passover rocks (front row).https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/sc00047ffcpassover-rocks-recipe-card1.jpgsc00047ffcPassover Rocks recipe cardFrom Nana's recipe card box.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/sc00047ffcpassover-rocks-recipe-card.jpgsc00047ffcPassover Rocks recipe card2020-02-22T12:30:32+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/04/20/this-will-bring-tears-to-your-eyes-making-the-horseradish/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dscn0579-horseradish-sm.jpgDSCN0579 horseradish smAlways store and serve in a covered container. I served ours in this covered sugar bowl.2020-02-22T12:28:33+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/04/23/raes-savory-matzo-brie-with-mushrooms-and-onions/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dsc08627step-6-sm1.jpgDSC08627step 6 smCarefully loosen the edges, and slip it back onto the platter.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dsc08624-step-5-sm1.jpgDSC08624 step 5 smSlip it back into the pan, uncooked side down.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dsc08622step-4-sm1.jpgDSC08622step 4 smLoosen the edges and slip the matzo brie upside down onto a platter.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dsc08616step-3-sm1.jpgDSC08616step 3 smFry it up.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dsc08603step-1-sm1.jpgDSC08603step 1 smSoak the matzo, stir in eggs. Add slow-sauteed onions and mushrooms and stir it all together.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dsc08627step-6-sm.jpgDSC08627step 6 smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dsc08624-step-5-sm.jpgDSC08624 step 5 smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dsc08622step-4-sm.jpgDSC08622step 4 smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dsc08616step-3-sm.jpgDSC08616step 3 smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dsc08603step-1-sm.jpgDSC08603step 1 sm2020-02-22T12:26:41+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/04/25/whats-on-your-matzo-pizza/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dscn0599gourmet-matzo-pizza-sm.jpgDSCN0599gourmet matzo pizza sm2020-02-22T12:25:05+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2012/03/31/passover-cooking-weekend/2020-02-22T12:24:24+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2012/03/31/chopped-liver/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dscn0888-grinding-sm.jpgDSCN0888 grinding smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dscn0882-gribenes-sm.jpgDSCN0882 gribenes smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dscn0884-schmaltz-in-glass-sm.jpgDSCN0884 schmaltz in glass smSchmaltz. It adds a distinctive, rich flavor to the chopped liver.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dscn0894-bowl-of-chopped-liver-sm1.jpgDSCN0894 bowl of chopped liver smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dscn0894-bowl-of-chopped-liver-sm.jpgDSCN0894 bowl of chopped liver sm2020-02-22T12:23:14+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2012/04/01/passover-granola-bars/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dscn0924-bars-in-pan-sm.jpgDSCN0924 bars in pan smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dscn0927-bar-on-board-sm.jpgDSCN0927 bar on board sm2020-02-22T12:22:43+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2020/02/22/a-new-twist-to-an-old-slaw/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/lemony-brocolli-slaw-sm-img_0075.jpgLemony brocolli slaw sm IMG_00752020-02-22T11:23:24+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/09/27/waiting-all-year-for-ruths-plum-cake/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/dscn0072plum-cake-plate-sm.jpgDSCN0072plum cake plate smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/dscn0069plum-cake-sm.jpgDSCN0069plum cake smMom knew she needed 27-1/2 plums for this cake.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/sc016d3a70cherry-cake-rec-crd-sm.jpgsc016d3a70cherry cake rec crd smYou need a translator to decipher this recipe card.2018-09-09T16:19:19+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/05/07/moms-baked-chicken-with-matzo-meal-and-rosemary-potatoes/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0569baked-chick-prep-sm1.jpgDSCN0569baked chick prep smChicken and potatoes ready for the oven. Bake them together.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0579moms-chicken-sm1.jpgDSCN0579mom's chicken smMom's baked chicken, served with rosemary potatoes, broccoli and strawberries.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0579moms-chicken-sm.jpgDSCN0579mom's chicken smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0569baked-chick-prep-sm.jpgDSCN0569baked chick prep smThe chicken and potatoes ready for the oven, and it only took five minutes to prepare. Add a green vegetable and there's a great meal.2014-09-06T20:02:13+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2013/11/24/turkey-not-your-thing-try-a-cranberry-cholent-for-thanksgivukah/2013-11-24T18:20:48+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2012/06/17/graduation-hummus/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/20120617-220037.jpg20120617-220037.jpghttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/20120617-215923.jpg20120617-215923.jpg2013-01-09T20:57:17+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/11/30/maralees-moroccan-stew-soup/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dscn0816-morrocon-stew-sm.jpgDSCN0816 morrocon stew smMorrocon stew. To make it a soup just add more water or stock.2013-01-09T16:46:20+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/05/21/rainbow-butter-cake/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/img_0249-joe-14-with-rainbow-cake-sm.jpgIMG_0249 Joe 14 with rainbow cake smJoe on his 14th birthday, ready to enjoy his cake.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/img_0248-rainbow-cake-sm.jpgIMG_0248 Rainbow cake smGarnish with fresh berries.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/img_0255-rainbow-cake-sliced-sm.jpgIMG_0255 rainbow cake sliced smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0670-layer-1-sm.jpgDSCN0670 layer 1 smA slice through the cake—layer 2.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0671layer-2.jpgDSCN0671layer 2A slice through the cake—layer 1.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0669-grn-topped-with-yel-sm.jpgDSCN0669 grn topped with yel smFinally, top the green batter with the yellow batter.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0666-red-topped-with-grn-sm.jpgDSCN0666 red topped with grn smFirst spoon in the red batter and top with the green batter.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0664-3-batters-sm.jpgDSCN0664 3 batters smThree colors of batter.2013-02-19T23:47:04+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/03/23/whats-for-dinner-tonight/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/img_0241.jpgIMG_0241Our family "brand" includes our own kitchen logo, printed on some t-shirts (using our inkjet printer).https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/img_0357.jpgMug_Shot_IMG_0357Color is good.2012-07-01T02:29:36+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2012/05/19/jam-with-mom/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120519-232558.jpg20120519-232558.jpghttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120519-210246.jpg20120519-210246.jpg2012-05-26T17:27:18+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2012/05/07/a-weekday-treat-overnight-french-toast-2/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120508-065837.jpg20120508-065837.jpghttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120508-065124.jpg20120508-065124.jpghttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120507-210127.jpg20120507-210127.jpg2012-05-08T13:14:10+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2012/04/01/whats-black-and-white-and-razz-all-over/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dscn0932-r-w-and-brownies-sm.jpgDSCN0932 r w and brownies sm2012-04-02T00:34:56+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2012/02/29/happy-purim/2012-03-01T03:43:11+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2012/02/13/valentines-breakfast/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/erev-valentines-day.jpgerev valentine's day2012-02-14T13:10:13+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/10/10/what-to-do-with-concord-grapes-conserve-and-grape-pie/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dscn0775grape-cons-sm.jpgDSCN0775grape cons sm2011-10-10T15:55:21+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/09/17/gluten-free-dairy-free-challah/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dscn0743-cropped-sm.jpgDSCN0743 cropped smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dscn0742-bread-cropped-sm.jpgDSCN0742 bread cropped smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dscn0743-cropped.jpgDSCN0743 cropped2011-09-19T18:13:22+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/18/bharathi-shares-her-kitchen/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0299indian-sm1.jpgDSCN0299Indian smMy first attempt at Indian cooking included cholae and fried rice.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0299indian-sm.jpgDSCN0299Indian sm2011-09-19T02:40:44+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/05/07/dont-throw-out-your-back/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0573chick-nood-sp-sm.jpgDSCN0573chick nood sp smIt's not haute cuisine, but there is no finer comfort than homemade chicken soup.2011-09-15T14:26:06+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/09/10/granola/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dscn0740-granola-sm.jpgDSCN0740 granola sm2011-09-10T15:27:22+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/02/26/breakfast-parfaits/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/dscn0396breakfast-parfaits-sm1.jpgDSCN0396breakfast parfaits smUse any of your favorite fruits for these. Berries are especially good. These have sliced clementines and bananas with blueberry yogurt.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/dscn0396breakfast-parfaits-sm.jpgDSCN0396breakfast parfaits sm2011-09-10T15:26:06+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/09/05/baked-beans-with-green-tomato-chutney/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dscn0735-baked-beans-sm.jpgDSCN0735 baked beans smThese are fresh and flavorful, not at all like mushy canned beans.2011-09-05T23:32:22+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/26/an-old-fashioned-kind-of-wife/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0392granola-bars-sm.jpgDSCN0392granola bars smCherry-almond granola bars.2011-09-04T00:37:56+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/07/18/monster-cookies/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/dscn2039mons-cookies-sm.jpgDSCN2039mons cookies smLovely, "healthy" cookies for my little monsters.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/dscn2038mons-cooks-ingreds-sm.jpgDSCN2038mons cooks ingreds smMost people won't have a bowl big enough to handle this recipe, so go ahead and divide it by 2, 3 or 4.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/dscn2037mos-cook-eggs-sm.jpgDSCN2037mos cook eggs sm2011-09-04T00:31:09+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/06/29/no-flour-peanut-butter-balls/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/img_0359-col-corr-pb-balls-sm.jpgIMG_0359 col corr pb balls smWhen you have a taste for a chocolatey cookie and you want it fast—this is the recipe to try.2011-09-04T00:30:21+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/10/brownies-3-ways-at-once/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0213brownies-3-ways-sm.jpgDSCN0213brownies 3 ways sm2011-09-04T01:15:58+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/09/02/italian-plums-are-here/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/prune-plums-smdscn0712.jpgprune plums smDSCN0712Prune plums or Italian plums.2011-09-05T13:03:32+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/06/10/hiatus/2011-06-11T02:39:12+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/04/25/who-needs-a-donut/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dscn0604cin-toast-matzo-sm.jpgDSCN0604cin toast matzo smHis first meal of the day at 1:15 p.m. Brunch?2011-04-25T18:41:14+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/04/25/lemon-asparagus/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dscn0596lemon-asparagus-sm.jpgDSCN0596lemon asparagus sm2011-04-27T11:57:04+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/04/08/hero-mother-and-mothers-of-invention-turkey-cobbler-plus-moms-lasagna/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/sammy01.jpgsammy01My mother made good on her promise.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dscn0516turkey-cobbler-sm.jpgDSCN0516Turkey cobbler smWith a father who loves biscuits and gravy, and a teenage boy's love of carbs, it makes sense that this is Max's new favorite meal.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/moms-lasagna-sm.jpgMom's Lasagna smAn old recipe, with my regards to Dan Quayle.2011-04-11T04:00:32+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/03/31/maralees-spaghetti-lasagna/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/mare-dor-pesach-2010.jpgMare-Dor Pesach 2010Here we are, happy together in my kitchen, last year at Pesach.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/img_3199spag-lasag-sm.jpgIMG_3199spag lasag sm2011-04-03T23:05:06+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/03/28/curry/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/dscn0477-curry-sm.jpgDSCN0477 curry smServe this piping hot over rice.2011-03-29T00:39:02+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/10/04/5-oclock-chili/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dscn0079-cumin-in-grinder-sm.jpgDSCN0079 cumin in grinder smI learned this trick from Raye Spooner, while making gallons of chili in the temple kitchen for the annual mitzvah day donation to the mens shelter. For intense cumin flavor, grind cumin seeds in your coffee grinder. (You'll want to wipe the grinder out quite thoroughly before making the next day's coffee.)https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dscn0083-chili-sm.jpgDSCN0083 chili smWith the added broccoli and carrots this chili is a complete meal in a bowl.2011-03-29T00:34:18+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/03/07/10-minute-chunky-apple-sauce/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/dscn0449-apple-sauce-sm1.jpgDSCN0449 apple sauce sm Make this while your dinner is cooking and serve it warm, or with a little cream for dessert.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/dscn0449-apple-sauce-sm.jpgDSCN0449 apple sauce smMake this while your dinner is cooking and serve it warm, or with a little cream for dessert.2011-03-07T19:24:29+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/02/28/love-moms-soup/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/dscn0399ruths-soup-sm.jpgDSCN0399Ruth's soup sm2011-03-01T03:14:24+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/06/01/grilled-sesame-ginger-chicken/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0729ses-ging-chick-sm.jpgDSCN0729ses ging chick sm2011-02-14T17:46:12+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/02/08/braised-chard-with-raisins-and-pine-nuts/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/dscn0379raisins-compared-sm.jpgDSCN0379raisins compared smThe raisin on the left is a regular raisin (golden because it's the only regular raisin I have in the pantry). The giant on the right is a Sunview raisin.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/dscn0382sunview-raisins-sm.jpgDSCN0382Sunview raisins smThese raisins are huge and have an intense flavor.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/dscn0374braised-chard-sm.jpgDSCN0374braised chard sm2011-02-21T22:29:48+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/01/17/mollys-breakfast-omelet/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/dscn0333mollys-omelete-sm.jpgDSCN0333Molly's omelete sm2011-01-26T04:41:57+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/01/17/valentines-day-heart-shaped-bread-from-challah/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/dscn0322challah-with-dashed-line-sm.jpgDSCN0322challah with dashed line smHere's where to slice it. You can do some additional trimming if you like.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/dscn0331heart-sand-sm.jpgDSCN0331heart sand smIt doesn't have to be a perfect cookie-cutter heart shape for your kids to love this. 2011-01-17T20:44:41+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/01/17/heart-shaped-pancakes-for-valentines-day/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/dscn0346heart-pancakes-sm.jpgDSCN0346heart pancakes smGet out your pretty china—the kids will feel the love—then sprinkle the pancakes with powdered sugar and add a dollop of raspberry jam.2011-01-17T21:54:21+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/01/13/tiny-pastas-with-cauliflower-peas-and-fancy-cheese/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/dscn0310caulif-peas-and-tiny-pasta-sm.jpgDSCN0310caulif peas and tiny pasta sm2011-01-14T01:16:47+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/01/12/winter-nesting-with-grains-my-favorite-cooked-cereal/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/dscn0314cooked-cereal-sm.jpgDSCN0314cooked cereal smIf you feel like indulging, make this with whole milk.2011-01-14T00:04:05+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/01/12/1415/2011-01-13T19:04:09+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/01/12/party-chicken-with-artichokes-capers-and-pine-nuts/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/dscn0307party-chicken-sm.jpgDSCN0307party chicken sm2011-01-13T04:54:54+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/01/12/updating-moms-spinach-dip/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/dscn0302-spinach-dip-sm.jpgDSCN0302 spinach dip smThe tiny sweet bell peppers are a perfect edible garnish for the standard vegies.2011-01-13T04:30:29+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/01/05/a-fish-chowder-made-from-sashimi-and-gefilte-fish-stock/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/dscn0300fish-stock-sm.jpgDSCN0300fish stock smTwo bags of gefilte fish stock had been waiting patiently in my freezer.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/dscn0308fish-chowder-sm.jpgDSCN0308fish chowder sm2011-01-06T00:24:59+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2011/01/02/2010-in-review/2011-01-02T18:54:21+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/12/20/nanas-bread-pancakes/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dscn0283bread-pans-cooking-sm.jpgDSCN0283bread pans cooking smFry these in butter until they are nicely browned.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dscn0280bread-pans-in-bowl-sm.jpgDSCN0280bread pans in bowl smMix everything together in one bowl.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dscn0286bread-pancakes-sm.jpgDSCN0286bread pancakes sm2010-12-21T18:30:33+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/12/20/two-step-fudge/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dscn0278fudge-sm.jpgDSCN0278fudge sm2010-12-21T19:52:34+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/12/19/chanukah-cookies-poppyseed-sugar-cookies/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dscn0254-retouched-sm.jpgDSCN0254 retouched smCookies for Joehttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dscn0275cookbook-in-underwear-drwr-sm.jpgDSCN0275cookbook in underwear drwr smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dscn0260chanukah-cookies-sm.jpgDSCN0260Chanukah cookies sm2010-12-20T03:17:38+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/12/19/molasses-cornmeal-loaves/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dscn0250mol-cornmeal-brd-sm.jpgDSCN0250mol cornmeal brd sm2010-12-20T02:46:17+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/12/07/turkey-pot-pie/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dscn0239-turkey-pie-cream-sauce-sm.jpgDSCN0239 Turkey pie cream sauce smPour over 1/4 of the cream sauce.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dscn0237turkey-pie-filling-sm.jpgDSCN0237turkey pie filling smFill each pie with 1/4 of the meat-vegie filling.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dscn0243turkey-pie-sm.jpgDSCN0243turkey pie smBake the pies in some interesting oven-proof dishes and they become edible works of art.2010-12-15T14:09:22+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/12/04/latkes/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dscn0232latkes-sm.jpgDSCN0232latkes sm2010-12-06T23:00:26+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/12/04/turkey-soup/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dscn0223straining-soup-sm.jpgDSCN0223straining soup smStrain the stock into another large pot or bowl.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dscn0220-carcass-in-pot-sm.jpgDSCN0220 carcass in pot smThrow the carcass in your largest pot, along with the onions, parsley and celery tops. Cover half-way with water.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dscn0236-turkey-soup-retouched-sm.jpgDSCN0236 turkey soup retouched sm2010-12-05T18:59:01+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/11/24/cranberry-orange-chutney/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/dscn0213-cranberry-retouched-sm.jpgDSCN0213 cranberry retouched smThis has a magnificent color and is best served in a clear bowl. The lace-work beneath the bowl is a piano scarf made by my great-grandmother, Dora Ann, from whom I am named. Dora made the lace by hand.2010-12-05T02:22:47+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/11/07/short-cut-chicken-soup-with-rice/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/dscn0186chick-soup-rice-sm.jpgDSCN0186chick soup rice smThis rich and flavorful broth cured my cold.2010-11-08T23:49:19+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/11/07/beer-roasted-brisket%e2%80%94sublime/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/dscn0182brisket-sm.jpgDSCN0182brisket smAn electric knife is ideal for cutting this into the thinnest possible slices.2010-11-08T23:48:53+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/11/07/what-to-do-with-the-leftovers-brisket-soup/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/dscn0188brisket-soup-sm.jpgDSCN0188brisket soup smA meal in a bowl.2010-12-27T01:47:53+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/10/18/witches-brew-soup/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dscn0179table-sm.jpgDSCN0179table smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dscn0176witches-soup-sm.jpgDSCN0176witches soup smThis soup is packed with a lot of vegetables, and the sweet potato makes it lusciously sweet for the kids.2010-11-01T03:05:31+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/10/27/jam-favorites-blueberry-conserve-spiced-cherry/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dscn0152dori-and-jam-2010-sm2.jpgDSCN0152Dori and jam 2010 smHere I am with this year's crop of canned jam. (photo by Max Walker)https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dscn0152dori-and-jam-2010-sm1.jpgDSCN0152Dori and jam 2010 smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dscn0171jams-sm.jpgDSCN0171jams smThese two are the most unique varieties of jam that I can.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dscn0152dori-and-jam-2010-sm.jpgDSCN0152Dori and jam 2010 smHere I am with this year's crop. photo by Max Walker2010-11-07T21:17:20+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/10/18/beef-stew/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dscn0146beef-stew-sm.jpgDSCN0146beef stew sm2010-10-25T21:51:12+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/08/easy-japanese-dinner-%e2%80%94-gyoza-potstickers/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0193-gyoza-sm.jpgDSCN0193 gyoza smPrepared, frozen gyoza. For the sauce mix 1 part soy sauce with 1/2 part rice vinegar and just a few drops of chili oil.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/sugiyama-sm1.jpgSugiyama smMr. Sugiyama, Miss Gordon, Mr. Walker, Mrs. Sugiyama, Sept. 2, 1990, Glencoe, Illinois.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/sugiyama-sm.jpgSugiyama sm2010-10-18T03:46:07+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/05/16/boundary-water-biscuits-the-time-i-took-doug-camping/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/sc00b281f901brownies-sm.jpgsc00b281f901brownies smHere's a picture of the brownies, just coming out of the camp fire. (I was taking pictures of food, 20 years ago, while camping?)https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/sc00b25d6ad-and-d-boundary-wtrs-sm.jpgsc00b25d6ad and d boundary wtrs smDoug and Dori, Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Minnesota, August 1989.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/sc00b25d6a02doug-camp-fire.jpgsc00b25d6a02doug camp fireDoug has everything covered: brownies in the oven; coffee on top.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/sc00b25d6a01dutch-oven.jpgsc00b25d6a01dutch ovenI learned a lot from Doug on this camping trip. Who knew that one could bake in a camp fire?https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0622biscuits-sm.jpgDSCN0622biscuits smYou can see how flaky these are.2010-10-18T03:45:36+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/10/17/swedish-meatballs-with-an-american-accent/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dscn0138meatballs-cropped-sm.jpgDSCN0138meatballs cropped smWe ate our Swedish meatballs with plum jam and a side of greener greens.2010-10-18T03:45:03+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/06/22/the-best-food-ive-ever-tasted-was-given-to-me-by-a-friend/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0869broc-beef-stir-fry-sm.jpgDSCN0869broc beef stir fry smOne of the best meals I ever had was broccoli beef stir fry, gifted to me by my friend Jani.2010-10-18T03:20:34+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/10/15/sunrise-rye-with-provolone-and-tart-jam/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dscn0129-sunrise-sm.jpgDSCN0129 sunrise sm2010-10-18T03:11:44+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/10/17/greener-greens/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dscn0136-greener-greens-sm.jpgDSCN0136 greener greens sm2010-10-18T02:58:06+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/10/15/sunset-squash-roasted-butternut-squash-with-beets/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dscn0132butternut-and-beets-sm.jpgDSCN0132butternut and beets smHave a good selection of colors when you roast vegetables.2010-11-07T21:16:09+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/10/07/cafe-meat-pie/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dscn0096cafe-meat-pie-done-sm.jpgDSCN0096cafe meat pie done smThe finished Cafe Meat Pie, with nicely browned potato peaks.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dscn0101-cafe-meat-pies-two-best-sm.jpgDSCN0101 cafe meat pies two best smSince this wasn't the quickest dinner recipe, I made two at once. One to eat; one to freeze.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dscn0094-cafe-meat-spread-pots.jpgDSCN0094 cafe meat spread potsMake little peaks with the top layer of potatoes.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dscn0090meat-pie-press-crust-sm.jpgDSCN0090meat pie press crust smThere is no liquid added to this pie crust. Just firmly press it into the pan.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dscn0092cafe-meat-filling-sm.jpgDSCN0092cafe meat filling smOur pie had meat, napa cabbage, left over green beans, frozen peas, chopped carrots and grated zucchini.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dscn0097cafe-meat-pie-slice-sm.jpgDSCN0097cafe meat pie slice smWith its bottom crist, this is a cross between shepherds pie and pot pie.2010-10-10T18:07:22+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/10/01/the-dough-is-rising-in-the-dishwasher/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dscn0073bread-in-dishwshr-sm.jpgDSCN0073bread in dishwshr sm2010-10-01T15:22:46+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/09/23/green-tomato-chutney/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/dscn0064-chutney-jar-sm.jpgDSCN0064 chutney jar smHere's a jar from last year. You can buy printer-friendly large, round adhesive labels, and make something special for your canning lids.2013-11-16T16:03:29+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/09/21/applesauce-two-ways-cherry-blueberry/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/dscn0060applesauce-jars-sm.jpgDSCN0060applesauce jars smIs there anything prettier than jars filled with bits of summer?https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/dscn0058applesauce-sm.jpgDSCN0058applesauce smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/dscn0059black-board-sm.jpgDSCN0059black board smI have a blackboard on my kitchen wall, which I made by painting blackboard paint directly onto the wall. I use it to jot down quantities as I add ingredients so that I can keep track of a new recipe.2010-09-22T03:15:01+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/09/21/down-and-dirty-dinner-in-1-pot-tortellini-and-cauliflower/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/dscn0051tort-overflow-sm1.jpgDSCN0051tort overflow smIf you want to enjoy a bit of performance art right before you eat, simply use a pot that's a bit too small to boil the tortellini.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/dscn0051tort-overflow-sm.jpgDSCN0051tort overflow smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/dscn0049tort-and-caul-sm.jpgDSCN0049tort and caul smThrow the vegetable right in the pot with the pasta. You'll loose a bit of nutrients to the water, but maybe some of them are absorbed by the pasta, right?2010-09-22T21:22:36+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/09/21/lunch-a-melange-of-leftovers/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/dscn0046melange-of-leftovers-sm.jpgDSCN0046melange of leftovers smTry it—you'll like it!2010-09-22T17:31:41+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/09/18/make-it-a-fruit-platter/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/dscn0036simple-fruit-sm.jpgDSCN0036simple fruit smThrow away the plastic containers and make it pretty!2010-09-19T06:26:52+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/08/18/potted-lamb-with-red-wine-garlic-and-mushrooms/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/dscn0022-potted-lamb-sm.jpgDSCN0022 potted lamb sm2012-06-25T20:04:57+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/08/12/zucchini-part-3-zephyr-zucchini/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/dscn0017zephyr-sm.jpgDSCN0017zephyr smBuy the smallest zucchini you can find. Serve them whole, on a bed of onions and mushrooms.2010-08-13T02:31:50+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/08/11/maralees-cold-sesame-noodles/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/dscn0005ses-noodle-sm.jpgDSCN0005ses noodle sm2010-08-14T02:54:10+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/08/11/candaces-oven-crisp-sugary-peppered-bacon-from-her-grandmother/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/dscn0012blt-sm.jpgDSCN0012BLT smA BLT made with a garden-fresh tomato makes an easy supper. We ate ours tonight along with some watermelon, potato salad and carrot sticks.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/dscn0007sugar-on-bacon-sm.jpgDSCN0007sugar on bacon smIt's the pepper and sugar that make this bacon taste so delicious.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/dscn0010bacon-cooked-sm.jpgDSCN0010bacon cooked smThere's no stove-top clean up when the bacon is baked.2010-08-12T02:22:43+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/08/01/lemony-rice-pudding/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/dscn2062lemony-rice-pud-sm.jpgDSCN2062lemony rice pud sm2010-08-20T18:37:21+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/08/01/hows-this-for-a-simple-side-dish-peaches%e2%80%94plain-and-simple/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/dscn2052-peach-halves-sm.jpgDSCN2052 peach halves sm2010-08-02T00:28:26+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/08/01/another-idea-for-the-big-harvest-zucchini-pancakes/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/dscn2061-zucc-panc-dinner-sm.jpgDSCN2061 zucc panc dinner smZucchini pancakes, melon, fresh yellow tomatoes and grilled sausage.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/dscn2047zucc-pancake-batter-sm.jpgDSCN2047zucc pancake batter smThis batter is so colorful!2010-08-02T00:19:12+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/08/01/traditional-cream-of-tomato-soup/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/dscn2059-tom-bas-soup-sm.jpgDSCN2059 tom bas soup smI added fresh basil to this batch.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/dscn2057making-tom-soup-sm.jpgDSCN2057making tom soup smHere's the Foley food mill in action. Using this makes it so the tomatoes do not need to be peeled or seeded. This food mill is also good for apple sauce.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/dscn2055toms-in-pot-for-soup-sm.jpgDSCN2055toms in pot for soup smEverything goes into the pot, with no need to peel the tomatoes.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/dscn2053-tom-basket-sm.jpgDSCN2053 tom basket smThis soup is a great use for the current abundance of ripe tomatoes.2010-08-01T23:53:14+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/07/20/the-most-elegant-of-desserts-fresh-blueberries-with-cream-and-sugar/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/dscn2040-blueberries-for-dessrt-sm.jpgDSCN2040 blueberries for dessrt sm2010-07-21T01:26:10+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/07/20/ruths-zucchini-soup/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/dscn2044-zuc-soup-sm1.jpgDSCN2044 zuc soup smSoup and toast were all my dad needed for dinner last night. He loves zucchini soup.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/dscn2044-zuc-soup-sm.jpgDSCN2044 zuc soup smSoup and toast was all my dad needed for dinner last night. He loves zucchini soup.2010-07-21T18:51:09+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/07/18/dont-forget-about-pesto/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/dscn2031pesto-sm.jpgDSCN2031pesto sm2010-07-31T04:02:10+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/07/18/travelers-supper/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/dscn2036trav-supp-sm1.jpgDSCN2036trav supp smTake out the fine china, and make a beautiful plate to welcome home the weary traveler. Her I used cherry tomatoes, foccacia bread, smoked cheddar cheese, a pluot with blackberries, and some sliced avocado.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/dscn2036trav-supp-sm.jpgDSCN2036trav supp sm2010-07-18T21:01:48+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/07/18/dont-run-to-the-store-just-make-them-yourself-homemade-hamburger-rolls-and-great-burgers/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/dscn2029hamb-roll-sm.jpgDSCN2029hamb roll sm2010-07-18T20:51:46+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/07/10/molases-whirl-bread/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/dscn0929rolled-up-dough-sm.jpgDSCN0929rolled up dough smThe finished roll before it is placed into the bread pan.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/dscn0928rolling-up-bread-sm.jpgDSCN0928rolling up bread smRolling up the light and dark doughs.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/dscn2027tornado-bread-sm.jpgDSCN2027tornado bread sm2010-07-17T13:32:11+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/07/06/an-awesome-idea-for-a-summer-meal-shrimp-salad/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/dscn0925shrimp-salad-sm.jpgDSCN0925shrimp salad smCooked shrimp, green onions, hard boiled eggs, mayo with a dash of ketchup and salt—that's it.2010-07-07T04:14:24+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/07/05/a-colorful-salad-bar/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/dscn0921-salad-bar-sm.jpgDSCN0921 salad bar sm2010-07-17T13:33:37+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/07/03/aunt-annies-old-fashioned-scones/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/dscn0900scone-wheel-sm.jpgDSCN0900scone wheel smBake these scones as a wheel, then separate to eat.2010-07-04T13:22:46+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/07/03/frittata-with-new-potatoes-and-baby-broccoli/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/dscn0904-mandoline-sm1.jpgDSCN0904 mandoline smA kitchen mandoline.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/dscn0904-mandoline-sm.jpgDSCN0904 mandoline smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/dscn0910-frittata-sm.jpgDSCN0910 frittata sm"Supper eggs" sound much more exotic when called a frittata.2010-07-04T02:27:42+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/06/29/farmers-market-stir-fry/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/img_0347-stir-fry-sm.jpgIMG_0347 stir fry smChoose different colored vegetables to make a beautiful dish.2010-07-02T00:41:25+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/06/26/simple-elegant-vegieful-kristinas-potato-salad/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0894kristinas-pot-sal-sm.jpgDSCN0894Kristinas pot sal smFrom The Moosewood Cookbook, Kristina's Potato Salad—not your mother's potato salad.2010-06-27T01:12:44+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/06/23/bean-and-cheese-burritos%e2%80%94with-homemade-refried-beans/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0880-burrito-sm.jpgDSCN0880 burrito smBurritos topped with sour cream and salsa, garnished with fresh cilantro and served with corn and watermelon.2010-06-24T01:46:18+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/06/22/fish-breading-when-youre-out-of-bread-crumbs/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0879-fish-breading-sm.jpgDSCN0879 fish breading smBreaded and pan fried talapia.2010-07-10T00:02:13+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/06/22/blueberry-pie/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0875-blueberry-pie-sm.jpgDSCN0875 blueberry pie sm2010-06-23T01:48:35+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/06/22/my-misadventure-with-fathers-day-breakfast-scones/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0858-scones-sm.jpgDSCN0858 scones smThe third time was the charm for these sour cherry scones.2010-06-23T01:02:02+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/06/22/making-the-table-festive-for-fathers-day/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0866pineapple-plate-decor-sm.jpgDSCN0866pineapple plate decor smUse part of your dinner menu to decorate the plates at the table.2010-06-23T00:41:09+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/06/22/pasta-salad/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0848-pasta-salad-sm.jpgDSCN0848 pasta salad smThis pasta salad doubles as your vegetable dish.2010-06-23T00:33:32+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/06/17/homemade-thin-crust-pizza/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0844pizza-sm.jpgDSCN0844pizza sm2010-06-18T15:48:15+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/06/16/cold-lamb-salad/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0828cold-lamb-salad-sm.jpgDSCN0828cold lamb salad sm2010-06-16T22:06:38+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/05/14/ida-suzie-gert/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0618suzies-bars-sm.jpgDSCN0618suzie's bars sm2010-06-16T21:34:14+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/06/15/peppered-cauliflower-with-cabbage-and-swiss-chard/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0817-pep-caul-cab-chard-sm.jpgDSCN0817 Pep caul cab chard sm2010-06-16T01:41:51+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/06/15/a-monday-birthday%e2%80%94spoiling-my-daughter-with-bacon-in-bed/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0808-juice-and-bacon-sm.jpgDSCN0808 juice and bacon sm2010-06-17T14:17:26+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/06/15/the-birthday-cake/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/sc00052460max-1st-bday-cake-sm.jpgsc00052460Max 1st bday cake smMy first attempt at this cake, 14 years ago, was met with satisfactory reviews, and gave me a new appreciation for my mother.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0812bday-cake-slice-sm.jpgDSCN0812bday cake slice smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0811bday-cake-sm.jpgDSCN0811bday cake smThis cake has evolved through the generations: My grandmother came up with the cake idea; my mother added the coffee to the whipped cream; I added the chocolate cut-outs.2010-06-16T01:11:53+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/06/12/for-the-love-of-jam-%e2%80%94-having-something-to-show-for-my-day/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0796-bfront-art-sm.jpgDSCN0796 bfront art smMy first and only art installation piece.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0798-b-front-front-sm.jpgDSCN0798 b front front smOur old family breakfront—looks aren't everything.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/img_0130-full-jam-cabinet.jpgIMG_0130 full jam cabinetLast year I canned over 200 jars of jam and placed them on display in the breakfront in my dining room.2010-06-17T04:33:44+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/06/11/elegant-eating-in-under-30-minutes-linguine-with-artichokes-chicken-and-pine-nuts/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0786ling-chick-art-edited-sm.jpgDSCN0786ling chick art edited sm2010-06-12T02:34:24+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/06/10/cobb-salad-with-mild-danish-blue-cheese-dressing/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0785cobb-salad-sm.jpgDSCN0785cobb salad smTake the time to plate this up in the kitchen, giving everyone their own beautiful plate at the table.2010-06-30T01:45:17+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/06/09/giant-garlicky-meatballs/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0767making-giant-mt-blls-sm.jpgDSCN0767making giant mt blls smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0772giant-mt-ball-sm1.jpgDSCN0772giant mt ball smSpaghetti with giant garlic meat balls, served with Maralee's garden fresh asparagus, and a salad with thousand island dressing.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0772giant-mt-ball-sm.jpgDSCN0772giant mt ball sm2010-06-14T18:30:00+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/06/09/thousand-island-dressing/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0777thous-island-sm.jpgDSCN0777thous island sm2010-06-10T01:16:52+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/06/07/mulberry-pie/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0765mulberry-pie-sm1.jpgDSCN0765mulberry pie smThis is a fresh taste of summer that surprised me.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0765mulberry-pie-sm.jpgDSCN0765mulberry pie sm2010-06-08T02:26:06+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/06/05/quiet-house-gentle-rain-baking-muffins-at-5am/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0747-3-ber-mufs-2-sm.jpgDSCN0747 3 ber mufs 2 sm These are moist and fruity with a mixture of blueberries, raspberries and strawberries.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0745-3-berry-mufs-sm.jpgDSCN0745 3 berry mufs smThese are moist and fruity with a mixture of blueberries, raspberries and strawberries.2010-06-07T03:43:11+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/06/06/playing-with-my-food/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0753pretty-challah-sm.jpgDSCN0753pretty challah smCareful placement of the seeds really brings out the braid on this loaf.2010-06-07T01:16:57+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/06/06/reusable-rice-bag%e2%80%94a-find-while-preparing-cholae-and-fried-rice-indian-style/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0756rice-bag-sm.jpgDSCN0756rice bag smThis brand of Brown Basmati rice comes in a faux-cloth, reusable, zippered bag.2010-06-07T00:56:01+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/06/04/berry-picking-season-not-so-sweet/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0742straw-tart-sm.jpgDSCN0742straw tart sm2010-06-05T03:21:14+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/06/02/pancake-mix/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0733joe-pancake-porch-sm1.jpgDSCN0733joe pancake porch smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0733joe-pancake-porch-sm.jpgDSCN0733joe pancake porch sm2010-06-02T21:15:54+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/06/01/pink-slaw-the-secret-is-beets/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dscn0725pink-slaw-sm.jpgDSCN0725pink slaw sm2010-06-04T19:36:00+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/05/31/garlic-oven-fries/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0720-garlic-oven-fries-sm.jpgDSCN0720 garlic oven fries sm2010-06-01T00:54:04+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/05/29/a-socially-responsible-fish-shoppers-solution-garlic-crumb-topped-white-fish/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0713-garlic-fish-baking-sm.jpgDSCN0713 garlic fish baking smThe White Fish, just coming out of the oven.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0716-garlic-fish-meal-sm1.jpgDSCN0716 garlic fish meal smWhite Fish served with wild rice, broccoli shoots and cantaloupe.2010-05-30T00:33:03+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/05/26/pasta-salad-with-sausage-and-sun-dried-tomatoes/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0705pasta-salad-sausage-sm.jpgDSCN0705pasta salad sausage sm2010-05-27T15:11:13+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/05/26/raspberry-vinaigrett/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0697-grn-beans-w-rasp-vin-sm.jpgDSCN0697 grn beans w rasp vin smUse the vinaigrette as a sauce to pour over steamed green beans, or as a marinade.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0703-rasp-vin-sm.jpgDSCN0703 rasp vin sm2010-05-26T23:19:53+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/05/25/three-summer-salads-chicken-salad-fish-salad-egg-salad/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0696-3-salads-sm.jpgDSCN0696 3 salads sm2010-05-26T04:09:55+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/05/25/grandma-dorothys-secret-peanut-butter-chocolate-sauce/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0693-choc-sauce-sm.jpgDSCN0693 choc sauce sm2010-05-26T03:46:26+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/05/24/welcome-potluck-season-with-zesty-coleslaw/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0689zesty-slaw-sm.jpgDSCN0689zesty slaw sm2010-05-26T03:12:41+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/05/23/recital-cookies-follow-up/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0683crm-cheese-cookies-tall-sm.jpgDSCN0683crm cheese cookies tall smCream Cheese cookies on our blackboard plate. The notes were chalked on this morning.2010-05-24T02:05:23+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/05/23/welcoming-summer-weather-with-a-platter-full-of-chefs-salad/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0685chefs-salad-sm.jpgDSCN0685chef's salad sm2010-05-24T02:00:02+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/05/22/fancy-goodies-for-joes-piano-recital-cream-cheese-cookies/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0678-crm-ch-cookies-sm.jpgDSCN0678 crm ch cookies sm2010-05-23T03:44:20+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/05/21/tackling-a-6-strand-braided-challah/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0675-6-strand-sm.jpgDSCN0675 6 strand sm2010-05-22T18:15:09+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/05/19/chicken-parmesan-served-on-a-bed-of-garlic-linguini/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0652chick-parm-sm.jpgDSCN0652chick parm sm2010-05-20T02:07:32+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/05/17/six-pies/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0636-3-pies-in-oven-sm.jpgDSCN0636 3 pies in oven smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0644-oneg-pie-sm.jpgDSCN0644 oneg pie smThis double-recipe pie was made in a 13" x 9" pan, and is for an event at the Shavuot Confirmation service at Temple. The ten commandments is the theme for the speeches. https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0634cutting-pie-leaves-sm.jpgDSCN0634cutting pie leaves smThis fluted wheel cutter easily creates leaf shapes.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0647-pie-3.jpgDSCN0647 pie 3Try different shapes to decorate the top of the pie. Just lay them over the filling before placing the pie in the oven.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0643-pie-2-sm.jpgDSCN0643 pie 2 smThis pie is headed to the freezer.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0641-pie-1-sm.jpgDSCN0641 pie 1 smThis free-form leaf motif top crust is my antedote to a lattice top.2010-05-20T16:32:51+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/05/16/soaking-beans/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0630soaking-beans.jpgDSCN0630soaking beans2010-05-16T20:13:19+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/05/15/lamb-kabobs-and-carrot-rice-pilaf/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0621lamb-kebobs-car-rice-sm.jpgDSCN0621lamb kebobs car rice sm2010-05-16T14:36:59+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/03/the-art-of-soup-as-learned-in-the-alaskan-wilderness/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0167turkey-soup-sm.jpgDSCN0167turkey soup sm2010-05-13T16:56:44+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/03/24/polka-dotted-pasta-with-ribbons-of-zucchini-and-chard/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/dscn0064-vegie-ribbons-sm1.jpgDSCN0064 vegie ribbons smCut the zucchini and chard into skinny ribbons. Do this while the meatballs are in the oven.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/dscn0062-meatballs-dredged-with-parm-sm.jpgDSCN0062 meatballs dredged with parm smRoll the little balls around in a bowl of finely chopped fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/dscn0060-tiny-meatls-sm.jpgDSCN0060 tiny meatls smMake marble-sized meatballs. Turn on the radio, be patient, and this should only take you 15 minutes. It's well worth the effort.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/dscn0064-vegie-ribbons-sm.jpgDSCN0064 vegie ribbons smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/dscn0066-polka-dotted-small.jpgDSCN0066 polka dotted smallPolka dotted pasta with ribbons of zucchini and chard2010-05-13T16:55:28+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/05/03/tomato-rosemary-soup/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0507tom-soup-sm.jpgDSCN0507tom soup sm2010-05-13T16:52:03+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/05/04/just-another-tuesday-night-at-the-walker-cafe/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0527salmon-cu-sm.jpgDSCN0527salmon cu smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0516salmon-prep-sm.jpgDSCN0516salmon prep smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0525salm-dinner-sm.jpgDSCN0525salm dinner sm2010-05-13T16:51:16+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/05/05/birthday-dinner-by-the-book%e2%80%94a-gift-that-keeps-on-giving/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0552red-beans-and-rice-cb-sm.jpgDSCN0552red beans and rice cb smRed Beans and Rice, and Corn Bread.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/waldorf-red-recipe-sm.jpgwaldorf red recipe smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/red-beans-recipe-sm.jpgred beans recipe sm2010-05-13T16:49:39+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/05/05/waldorf-red-cake/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0537wald-red-sm.jpgDSCN0537wald red sm2010-05-13T16:49:11+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/05/12/sister-dinner-chicken-jubilee-and-fresh-garden-asparagus/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0594-chick-jub-sm1.jpgDSCN0594 chick jub smChicken Jubilee, topped with cherries, raisins and onions, hot out of the oven. https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0595chick-jub-plate-sm2.jpgDSCN0595chick jub plate smWe enjoyed asparagus fresh from Maralee's garden.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0595chick-jub-plate-sm1.jpgDSCN0595chick jub plate smWe enjoyed asparagus fresh from Maralee's garden.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0595chick-jub-plate-sm.jpgDSCN0595chick jub plate smWe enjoyed asparagus fresh from Maralee's garden.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0594-chick-jub-sm.jpgDSCN0594 chick jub smChicken Jubilee, topped with cherries, raisins and onions, hot out of the oven.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/sc000a462e-4-sibs-sm.jpgsc000a462e 4 sibs smDori, Richard, Aaron and Maralee. Glencoe, Illinois, 1962.2010-05-13T16:48:44+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/05/07/this-is-the-best-iced-coffee-youve-ever-tasted/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0559coffee-ice-bath-sm.jpgDSCN0559coffee ice bath smThis is important! While the coffee is still hot, stir in a couple teaspoons of sugar so that the sugar can dissolve. Use an ice bath (or, if you plan ahead, put it in the refrigerator to cool for a couple of hours) to cool down the coffee before adding milk. https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0556coffee-water-sm.jpgDSCN0556coffee water smand I add water for 1 cup, thereby making the coffee double-strength.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0554-coffee-grounds-sm.jpgDSCN0554 coffee grounds smI fill this with grounds for 2 cups.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0558-coffee-pot-sm.jpgDSCN0558 coffee pot smThis is my Wearever 2-cup drip coffee maker.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0566-iced-coffee-glass-sm.jpgDSCN0566 iced coffee glass smServe this in a clear glass.2010-05-13T16:47:56+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/05/12/quick-fruit-tart/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0604-ap-blue-tart-on-plate-sm1.jpgDSCN0604 Ap Blue Tart on Plate smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0602ap-blu-tart-sm.jpgDSCN0602Ap Blu tart smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0604-ap-blue-tart-on-plate-sm.jpgDSCN0604 Ap Blue Tart on Plate sm2010-05-13T16:44:20+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/05/13/caramelized-banana-pancakes-with-toasted-pecans/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0606making-ban-pan-sm.jpgDSCN0606making ban pan smBefore flipping the pancakes over, after they are bubbly, top with a layer of banana slices.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0610banan-pan-sm.jpgDSCN0610banan pan sm2010-05-13T16:43:26+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/05/02/french-toast-on-a-warm-plate-served-with-plum-jam/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0492frnch-tst-sm.jpgDSCN0492frnch tst smChallah french toast topped with homemade plum jam.2010-05-06T17:53:31+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/28/wake-up-and-smell-the-brownies-wicked-mocha-bars/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0428mocha-nut-bar-sm.jpgDSCN0428mocha nut bar sm2010-05-05T16:43:48+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/05/01/a-simple-stir-fry-for-two/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dscn0479stir-fry-for-2-sm.jpgDSCN0479stir fry for 2 smFor adults only tonight.2010-05-02T02:03:47+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/30/from-generation-to-generation/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0473mol-smootie-sm.jpgDSCN0473mol smootie sm2010-05-01T14:11:22+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/30/a-note-about-seeds-on-your-challah/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn04723-seed-chal-sm.jpgDSCN04723 seed chal sm2010-05-01T01:41:34+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/30/creamed-spinach/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0462chick-spin-swt-pot-str-sm.jpgDSCN0462chick spin swt pot str smIf you're having a creamed green on your plate then balance it out with simpler foods.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0449-chpd-spin-sm.jpgDSCN0449 chpd spin smStart with 14 cups of chopped spinach.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0456-crmd-spin-sm.jpgDSCN0456 crmd spin smServe this while the spinach is still a bright green, and slightly al dente.2010-05-01T00:38:17+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/29/not-your-mothers-beanie-weenie-spicy-sausage-and-beans-over-polenta/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0434spicy-saus-sm1.jpgDSCN0434spicy saus smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0434spicy-saus-sm.jpgDSCN0434spicy saus sm2010-04-30T02:42:36+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/28/honoring-old-friends-with-a-beautiful-lunch/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/doris-12th-bday-sm2.jpgdori's 12th bday smLauren (left) at Dori's 12th birthday party.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/doris-12th-bday-sm1.jpgdori's 12th bday smLauren (left) at Dori's 12th birthday party.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/doris-12th-bday-sm.jpgdori's 12th bday smLauren (left) at Dori's 12 birthday party. https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0415chick-salad-blue-plate-sm.jpgDSCN0415chick salad blue plate smGood friends merit royal treatment.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0430-dull-plate.jpgDSCN0430 dull plateThis is a dull looking plate of food. Don't do this to your nice friends!2010-05-12T00:20:50+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/27/charmoula/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0407talapia-charmoula.jpgDSCN0407talapia charmoulaChermoula marinated talapia, served tonight with brown rice, mixed vegetables and orange slices.2010-05-01T07:15:54+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/27/having-fun-with-an-after-school-snack-kids-choice-is-fresh-fruit/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0402watr-meln-rasp-sm.jpgDSCN0402watr meln rasp smWatermelon, raspberries and a slice of Provolone made a wonderful after-school snack today.2010-04-27T22:40:16+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/25/plan-your-week/2010-04-27T04:02:52+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/25/six-banana-breads-at-once-baking-for-the-freezer-is-like-money-in-the-bank/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0367b-bread-glass-sm.jpgDSCN0367b bread glass smChunks of pecans placed on top of the batter become toasted during baking.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0364ban-bread-sm2.jpgDSCN0364ban bread smWhen baking multiple loaves you can choose to make some with nuts and others with chocolate chips—something for everyone.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0364ban-bread-sm1.jpgDSCN0364ban bread smWhen baking multiple loaves you can make some with nuts and others with chocolate chips—something for everyone.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0364ban-bread-sm.jpgDSCN0364ban bread smWhen making multiple loaves you can make some with nuts and others with chocolate chips.2010-04-27T03:58:09+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/26/pretty-pasta-with-vegetables%e2%80%94redux/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0377pyres-w-vegies-crpd-sm.jpgDSCN0377pyres w vegies crpd smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0371-vegies-on-board-crpd-sm.jpgDSCN0371 vegies on board crpd smVegetable included in this dish are: broccoli, kale, zucchini, carrots, tomatoes, onion, cauliflower and cauliflower greens.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0380pretty-pasta-w-vegies-sm.jpgDSCN0380pretty pasta w vegies sm2010-04-27T02:29:43+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/22/potato-corn-chowder/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0341pot-chowd-sm.jpgDSCN0341pot chowd sm2010-05-12T00:14:16+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/22/popovers/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0349popovers-basket-sm.jpgDSCN0349popovers basket smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0343popovers-pan-sm.jpgDSCN0343popovers pan sm2010-04-24T03:43:53+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/22/orange-peel-fruit-bowls/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0333-fruit-in-orange-retchd-sm.jpgDSCN0333 fruit in orange retchd smBlackberries, strawberries and oranges served in an orange peel.2010-04-23T01:38:59+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/21/cookies-two-ways/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0321-scoop-cropped-sm.jpgDSCN0321 scoop cropped smPick up one of these small scoops at a kitchen specialty store. Drop cookies can be made quickly, and will be of uniform size.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0325joe-cropped-sm.jpgDSCN0325Joe cropped smJoe shows off his bedtime snack.2010-04-22T17:30:36+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/21/pasta-two-ways/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0315pasta-2-sauces-sm.jpgDSCN0315pasta 2 sauces sm2010-04-22T01:06:58+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/19/apple-topped-meat-loaf/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0302potatoes-sm.jpgDSCN0302potatoes smRoasted new potatoes, lightly coated in olive oil, sprinkled with kosher salt and rosemary. Bake in the oven with the meat loaf, but they only take about 45 minutes.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0306ap-mt-lf-sm.jpgDSCN0306ap mt lf smThis really isn't ham with pineapple.2010-04-21T00:22:14+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/17/dear-dr-hill-just-a-note-to-let-you-know-that-the-sodas-in-my-cart-were-not-for-me/2010-04-18T22:04:37+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/17/happy-meal/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0293happy-meal-1-sm.jpgDSCN0293happy meal 1 sm2010-04-17T19:11:36+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/03/31/asparagus-soup/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/dscn0147-asp-soup-sm.jpgDSCN0147 asp soup sm2010-04-17T04:13:36+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/05/bison-burger-topped-with-peppered-mushrooms-and-gingered-green-vegetables/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0172bison-bur-crp-sm.jpgDSCN0172bison bur crp smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0172-bison-burg-sm.jpgDSCN0172 bison burg sm2010-04-17T04:12:56+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/14/20-minute-pasta-sauce/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0268pasta-sauce-sm.jpgDSCN0268pasta sauce smThick and chunky pasta sauce over tortellini, served with garlic bread and fresh green beans.2010-04-17T04:12:13+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/12/cilantro-rice/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0226-cilantro-rice-tortilla-sm.jpgDSCN0226 cilantro rice tortilla sm2010-04-17T04:11:51+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/14/salmon-patties/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0234salmon-patties-sm.jpgDSCN0234salmon patties sm2010-04-17T04:11:39+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/15/strawberry-shortpancakes/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0277strawpanshortcakes-sm.jpgDSCN0277strawpanshortcakes sm2010-04-17T04:38:29+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/16/citrus-bars/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0288-citrus-bars-sm.jpgDSCN0288 citrus bars sm2010-04-17T01:28:13+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/16/very-veggie-stir-fry/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0289stir-fry-sm1.jpgDSCN0289stir fry smStir fry with asparagus, green beans, chard, broccoli and cauliflower.https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0289stir-fry-sm.jpgDSCN0289stir fry sm2010-04-17T01:27:36+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/13/ruths-square-cookies-and-the-blue-bowl/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/square-cookie-recipe-card-sm.jpgsquare cookie recipe card smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0233pyrex-sm.jpgDSCN0233pyrex smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0259sq-cookies-sm.jpgDSCN0259sq cookies smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0241sq-cookies-rnd-sm1.jpgDSCN0241sq cookies rnd smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0241sq-cookies-rnd-sm.jpgDSCN0241sq cookies rnd sm2010-04-16T03:33:49+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/10/lamb-patties-in-bacon-with-dill-sauce/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0202salad-with-pears-straws-sm.jpgDSCN0202salad with pears straws smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0198-lamb-patty-sm.jpgDSCN0198 lamb patty smhttps://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/half-lamb-in-box-sm.jpghalf lamb in box sm2012-03-30T14:02:52+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/04/06/homemade-casar-salad-dressing/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dscn0181salm-swt-pot-rice-ceaser-sm.jpgDSCN0181salm swt pot rice ceaser sm2010-04-07T15:47:19+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.com/2010/03/25/ruths-vegetable-soup-grilled-cheese-tomato-triangles-and-pear-slices/https://walker-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/dscn0087-grilled-cheese-soup-sm.jpgDSCN0087 grilled cheese soup sm2010-03-26T14:43:51+00:00monthlyhttps://walker-cafe.comdaily1.02025-04-16T00:26:16+00:00