This is the salad Gaby serves for dinner with Matt. Slice 2 large beefsteak tomatoes, about ¼ inch thick. Set aside. Thinly slice 2 large onions, preferably Vidalia onions. Set aside Make a dressing with ¼ cup wine vinegar, 3 teaspoons sugar, 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (3 teaspoons dried), …
This is the chicken salad that Gaby orders at the Sunshine Café when she meets Resident Trooper Matt Thomas to discuss the case at 2 Sunrise Trail. The recipe is unusual in not using any mayonnaise. Poach 2 whole, skinned chicken breasts in water. Cool. Remove meat from bones, shredding …
These are the pancakes Gaby orders then leaves uneaten after seeing the note cafe waitress Helen gives her from the stranger at the close of 9 Donovan’s Way. Warm griddle or large frying pan over low heat. In medium-size bowl, sift together 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 2 ½ teaspoon double-acting baking …
These are the cookies Gaby and Nell have for dessert while Nell asks Gaby for a favor. They’re the same cookies Gaby brings to Winston Pinkham the following day when she visits to address concerns about the Sunrise Hills subdivision. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Cream together ½ cup butter and ¼ cup …
These are the scones that Gaby eats when she has breakfast at the Greene Bean in Prescott.
This homey bread is the easiest-to-make yeast bread I’ve come across, taking much less time than most. It’s perfect with a bowl of soup or any meal begging for a comforting slice of crusty bread. It also makes great toast. Many cooks are reluctant to try making yeast breads, although …
Here’s a great soup for a winter day, snowy or not.
