The Ranting Cook

INGREDIENTS: -2 pounds green beans, washed and trimmed (I also use yellow if that’s all I have) -5 chili peppers, halved length-wise (I l...

My Gramma was awesome. She was sweet, a great cook and managed to outlive two husbands – all while running a working farm complete with c...

INGREDIENTS: FOR THE DRESSING: 1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 c. lime juice 3 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro 1 tbsp. hot sauce 1/2 tsp....

It’s Sunday. This is the perfect hangover food. This Avocado Bavon Baguette with Honey will save your soul. Trust me. I know this to be t...

Makes 24 muffin INGREDIENTS: 4 eggs 2 cups white sugar 1 cup oil 1 tsp vanilla 4 cups flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 2 cups sour crea...

Old Bay Seasoning is like my own personal Snuffleupugus. I can NEVER find it. So now I'll never have to :) Yield: 1/2 cup 2 tablespoons b...

One little thing about these bars…they are messy, but in the best way possible. The cookie base is meant to be baked so that the center o...

About those wraps you see down there. Those beautiful mouth-watering wraps. They are good. Crispy, peanuty and slightly spicy. You'll eat...

They don’t call them simple syrups for nothing; these are so simple to make and they payoff is delicious. Not only will you have an easy w...

The temperature of your ingredients in baking affects texture, shape and taste. Understanding which basic baking ingredients should be at...

I call this sunshine in a bottle. Sweet, boozy sunshine. If you’ve never had a sip of the Italian lemon liqueur known as limoncello, you’...

This drink is even better if you make it with my homemade Limoncello!  It tastes like summer. Ingredients: 2 oz Limoncello 2 oz Triple Se...

Um what? You love me? Wait until after you drink it, you'll be willing me your first born lol. INGREDIENTS: Lemon wedge, for rimming glas...

Layers of roasted rhubarb, tart raspberries, dark chocolate chunks and almond meal. It’s all soaked in a rich, eggy custard, and then bak...

Forget that canned stuff. This version packs a punch with charred, fresh corn and jalapeño. Serves: 6 INGREDIENTS: 6 ears corn, shucked 2...

It's a margarita! It's a pie! It's a margarita pie! Seriously, this is genius! Before you ask, no you cannot come over for a piece as it'...

These show stopper cookies capture the attention of anyone that sees them. They were my favourite treat at the Italian bakery when I was ...

INGREDIENTS: 3 oz Rum 1 Cup Blueberries 1 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice Splashes of Triple Sec INSTRUCTIONS: Combine all with ice in a blender....

Serves: serves 4 Ingredients: ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 1 cup sliced strawberries 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes 1 cup halved mini mozzarella ...

Would this be a good place to admit that I only kind of enjoy sandwiches? I know, what the hell Terri?!? What I mean is, it’s the proport...