African Adobo-Rubbed Tuna Steaks

African Adobo-Rubbed Tuna Steaks

Tired of the same ol' dish? Sometimes it seems we become so used to eating our favorite foods the way we've always had them, that we don't think to mix it up. There's also something soothing and satisfying from tasting the familiar. To know what we're going to get. It's comforting I guess. It also [...]

Lemon Meringue Ice Cream Pie in Toasted Pecan Crust

Lemon Meringue Ice Cream Pie in Toasted Pecan Crust

Here is a dessert that I posted back in the cold and dreary month of March 2013 when I first launched Mitts and Measures. I strongly feel it warrants a new reminder post now that we're in the heat of summer. As I said the first time..."If I could only have one dessert for the [...]

Orange Brownies

Here I go again with the citrus, but how can I not share these with you if I know they are truly one of the best regular dessert items at our house. They are exactly as they sound... brownies, with all their wonderful dense and chewy qualities, but with a bright and refreshing orange-y zing. [...]

Kiwi-Lime Tart

Kiwi-Lime Tart

I just got back from spending a wonderful few days with my daughter in Chicago. Everything about our time together... I think she would agree... was so absolutely fun and delightful. How could it not be? Shopping... dining at fabulous restaurants... shopping... long conversations... decorating... shopping... staying up late.... loved the theme! Well now that [...]