The Walsh Cookbook

Peanut Butter and Strawberry.  I will forever be indebted to Martha Stewart for this one, and I don't even like her that much!  She did it with wholegrain bread, and as an open-faced sandwich...  But I only had white bread at home, and I opted for the efficiency of a closed sandwich, and it was still incredible!  Just whatever peanut butter you like, and some sliced strawberries, and 2 pieces of bread.  Delicious.

So finally Mom makes an entry into her Christmas present! I tried before--I really did, but despite Caity's very careful, step-by-step instructions I couldn't get the photos to load. Erin helped me the other day, and so at long last here we are--my very first posting!! This is a wonderful, lightly chocolate cake that is great for picnics, team dinners and potlucks--anytime you want to feed a crowd. Texas Sheet Cake has been around awhile, but this version from Robyn Schreiter is the best (and simplest) I've ever had. It made its debut at the 2003 Gingerbread House Party and is always a big hit wherever it's served up. Cake: 2 cups sugar 2 cups flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt (a bit more if using unsalted butter) 1 cup butter (2 sticks) 1 cup water 1/2 cup milk (forgot to put that in the photo) 4 Tbsp. dry cocoa (like Hershey's) 1 tsp. vanilla 2 eggs Icing: 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) 4 Tbsp. cocoa 1/3 cup milk 4 cups powde...

This is a really good, and easy (cheater) version of a classic Mexican soup, and is great for a quick but delicious dinner.  We've even had it while we were camping before because it's so easy.  And with all the different toppings you can add, everybody can make theirs however they like. what you will need 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup) 1 cup bottled green tomatillo salsa—(or more to taste if quite mild) 4 cups canned chicken broth 1 rotisserie chicken, skin and bones discarded and meat shredded Two 15-ounce cans white hominy (found in the canned bean aisle), rinsed and drained Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Accompaniments: Finely chopped onion Chopped avocado Sliced radishes Chopped cucumbers Chopped cilantro Lime wedges Shredded Napa or regular head cabbage Tortilla chips, crushed a bit Grated or crumbly cheese Extra hot sauce like Cholula or Tapatio