“He comes over and lifts the foil off the pan. I can see that it is golden and crispy, and the scent… — Stacey Ballis Bread pudding Copy Share Image
“The nice thing about this menu is that it will keep fine for tomorrow. I decide to finish the potatoes, cutting the… — Stacey Ballis Food Copy Share Image
“Being a compulsive overeater is no different from being an alcoholic or drug addict. The only difference is that you can avoid… — Stacey Ballis Addiction Copy Share Image
“The cake is pretty simple; they didn't want anything too fancy. Two tiers. The bottom is the Frango mint tier from the… — Stacey Ballis Copy Share Image
“Caroline made a steamed fig pudding with brandy hard sauce. Hedy and Jacob brought a platter of dense, moist gingerbread squares studded… — Stacey Ballis Copy Share Image
“EL Ideas- Chef Phillip Foss Valentine's Day Menu freeze pop- honeydew/truffle/bitters shake and fries- potato/vanilla/leek black cod- black rice/black garlic/black radish cauliflower-… — Stacey Ballis Copy Share Image
“What do you want for lunch?" "Jag and I were talking about maybe needing a little Persian fix. What do you think?"… — Stacey Ballis Cuisine Copy Share Image
“Bubbles enters with a plate overflowing with rugelach. The three of us fall silent as we indulge in the small snail-shaped pastries… — Stacey Ballis Apricot Copy Share Image
“I hacked an old Crock-Pot and turned it into a sous vide machine, and did a turkey breast, and then seared the… — Stacey Ballis Copy Share Image
“My daughters-in-law, you know..." she shrugs her rounded shoulders resignedly. "They are such sweet girls, good mothers, kind to me..." "And such… — Stacey Ballis Best friends Copy Share Image
“Making dinner for Wayne is either the easiest thing or the hardest thing on the planet, depending on how you look at… — Stacey Ballis Copy Share Image
“We'll start with oysters on the half shell and homemade salt-and-pepper potato chips, just to whet the appetites. Then a wedge salad… — Stacey Ballis Appetizer Copy Share Image
“You are going to have to take the rest of these croissants to work with you, I cannot be trusted alone in… — Stacey Ballis Croissants Copy Share Image
“Starting with the chocolate version, I swap out some of the cocoa powder with melted bittersweet chocolate and add some sour cream… — Stacey Ballis Copy Share Image
“Miss A-la-na here seems to think that my pork medallion with caramelized-onion pan sauce is a little heavy-handed, that the onions need… — Stacey Ballis Copy Share Image
“In a frenetic whirlwind we chop and dice and mince, turning anything we can think of into a possible pizza topping, and… — Stacey Ballis Copy Share Image
“I look over the recipe again. It sounds very simple. You boil some rice in water like pasta, I can do that.… — Stacey Ballis Copy Share Image
“Herman and I have been doing a lot of talking about the cake the past couple of days, and we think we… — Stacey Ballis Copy Share Image
“Last night I read about a dish Gemma made for the staff for breakfast, which sounded really good despite its horrible name.… — Stacey Ballis Copy Share Image
“Milk and cookies, anyone?" Elliot reappears from the kitchen with a large platter of chocolate chip cookies, and a little wire holder… — Stacey Ballis Copy Share Image
“I grab the nonstick skillet, put it on the stove, and fetch four slices of bread from the breadbox. I've been playing… — Stacey Ballis Bread Copy Share Image
“Can I offer you a slice of this amazing caramelized white chocolate apricot brioche made by my favorite granddaughter?" "You may indeed."… — Stacey Ballis Apricot Copy Share Image
“Stirring the pastry cream and putting it in the blast chiller in the island, a total chefly indulgence that I have never… — Stacey Ballis Baking Copy Share Image
“Iceberg wedges with a homemade Thousand Island dressing and bacon bits. Prime rib, slow roasted in a very forgiving technique I developed… — Stacey Ballis Copy Share Image
“Laid out on the rustic farm table that sits to the side of Maria's enormous kitchen island is a lovely spread of… — Stacey Ballis Comfort food Copy Share Image
“These. Are. AMAZING," Caroline says around a mouthful of apple cider zeppole. We're at the Logan Square Farmers Market, and have eaten… — Stacey Ballis Copy Share Image
“I begin to describe a three-tier cake. The bottom tier would be a deep, dark devil's food cake filled with thick chocolate… — Stacey Ballis Copy Share Image
“Yep," I say, cutting a large slice of the Dutch Baby pancake and sliding it onto her plate along with two pieces… — Stacey Ballis Bacon Copy Share Image
“Time to cut the cake, newlyweds." Caroline ushers us over to the sweet little two-tier cake, round and covered in white fondant… — Stacey Ballis Copy Share Image
“Lois and Eloise and Benji have been cooking from the book all week in preparation, making everything from homemade marshmallows and chewy… — Stacey Ballis Baked goods Copy Share Image
“Your body will always tell you what you need. If you crave sweet things, your energy is flagging. If it's meat you… — Stacey Ballis Advice Copy Share Image
“So," he explains. "Take the piece of bread, dip it in the olive oil and then in the spice and nut mix,… — Stacey Ballis Appetizer Copy Share Image
“I wander back out, and find Patrick doing the unthinkable. He is cooking. There are two placemats on the island, napkins and… — Stacey Ballis Copy Share Image
“Look, Jenna, it isn't like Wayne is perfect. Our crew is a bunch of overgrown misfit children. Wayne had it the worst… — Stacey Ballis Children Copy Share Image
“Relax, princess. If your prince arrives, I'll vacate. Just keeping you company. Besides, he should know better than to leave a beautiful… — Stacey Ballis Apricot Copy Share Image
“Whether you're a bride or a birthday boy, your options are much the same. Cake comes in chocolate, yellow, or white. Frosting… — Stacey Ballis Bakery Copy Share Image
“I want coffee to taste of coffee. Maybe a little cream and sugar. I do not want coffee that tastes of potpourri… — Stacey Ballis Coffee Copy Share Image
“I pick up my teaspoon and take a small bite, and am transported. The cake is nutty and moist, the cream with… — Stacey Ballis Apricot Copy Share Image
“Maria winks at me, takes a mouthful of stuffing, and rolls her eyes in ecstasy. The next forty minutes are a festival… — Stacey Ballis Apple pie Copy Share Image
“I love a lounging pajama." You also love a marabou mule slipper and a satin robe with a train. "It is elegant."… — Stacey Ballis Copy Share Image
