Notes about Recipes in this book

• Almost-famous pecan waffles

  • GiselleMarie on November 01, 2020

    These are delicious! I didn’t think I would like nutty waffles but the pecans were a wonderful addition. I had just a few pecans in the bottom of a jar, and this recipe was a perfect way to use them up. I no longer buy hydrogenated shortening so I substituted vegetable oil. I’ve never had the pecan waffles at Waffle House so I don’t know if these taste the same but they are GOOD!

• Tofu-vegetable stir-fry

  • GiselleMarie on November 21, 2020

    This is easy and delicious. Following the recipe as written will result in a generous amount of sauce, which we like for spooning over rice.

• Celery gratin

  • bellatavia on February 06, 2017

    I love celery and I love gratin, so I was happy to try this recipe. We would the cooking time to be much longer than expected - it took quite some time to boil off the water, and for the milk to form a creamy sauce. Also, for a gratin, this was low on flavor. I would make this again but adapt it, using more nutmeg, less water, less milk, and more cheese, adding it not only to the bread crumb topping but also to the celery mixture itself.

• Glazed cornish hens with pomegranate-rice stuffing

  • bellatavia on February 06, 2017

    We made these hens recently and were absolutely delighted with the result. This recipe is solid -- everything works the way it's supposed to -- and the blending of flavors are satisfying, interesting, and well-balanced. The rice stuffing would be delicious on its own as a side dish. Recommend!

• Persimmon muffins

  • Rinshin on January 27, 2025

    This took more than twice the expected time to bake, and the inside was still undercooked, even though I left it in the oven long enough for the top to brown. Once I removed it, the middle collapsed. It also turned out too greasy, with an interior texture more like pudding cake. Instead of 12 regular muffins, it made 18. Let's hope this is once a few years fail. Photo added.