Bagels in various flavors are a favorite breakfast fare for many people. Making homemade bagels are not a simple process and early on I decided I would always buy them. Dzung Lewis author of “The Honeysuckle Cookbook” also felt that making bagels was too time consuming. Instead she created these “everything bagels” biscuits and they … Continue reading
In a recent post, Rye Parmesan Pizzelles, I made a savory pizzelle with Parmigiano-Reggiano and thyme and wanted to use these “crackers” on a charcuterie board. The following are the items I picked: Rye-Parmesan Pizzelles (recipe below) Mini Naan (caramelized onion) cut into quarters Dried Smyrna Figs (fresh comes in May???) Dried small golden figs … Continue reading
A few years ago my sister Marna, mentioned it would be nice to have a gravy for a pork tenderloin I grilled. So, I did a little searching and came up with this recipe. Very basic and simple – I like the addition of soy sauce and she did too! I just checked the dates … Continue reading
Who doesn’t like cornbread, right? There are plain versions or ones which are loaded with ingredients such as cheese, jalapenos and such. This recipe is on the simple end of the spectrum coming from thespruceeats.com. The molds do limit the use of ingredients tbat might stick like cheese but they have a fun shape to … Continue reading
When I first met Gene (hubby) this was one of the few meals he cooked for me… – then there was hash from a can or if he wanted to get fancy a chuck roast surrounded by vegetables and mashed potatoes. He did make a good omelette too! I actually have a picture of his … Continue reading
TRICK-OR-TREAT AND HAPPY HALLOWEEN! I couldn’t let Halloween go by without making something new for this favorite holiday. I saw this recipe last year and bought the special “skull pan” from Nordic Ware. This pan has apparently been a hit on the internet with millions viewing it (including a video by Food.com) and is a … Continue reading
This recipe has to be the tastiest version of palmiers I’ve posted so far in my 10 years of blogging. Sweet, salty, gooey, flaky, and with a little heat that lingers on…
Compound butters are wonderful to make ahead and have on hand when you prepare your meal. Whether you put it on your biscuits, vegetables, fish or steak it adds a nice flavor to your recipe. As my lavender is blooming I decided to make one fit for the summer season and served it with cream … Continue reading
I’ve been wanting to make this since last year but the summer had ended and many of the edible flowers and herbs were not available in my garden. If you haven’t tried this yet you need to! Get some family or friends and create your own work of art using fresh edible flowers, herbs, veggies … Continue reading
Normally, I make cornbread muffins but this time I used an 8-inch square baking pan. I also was looking for a different recipe from my “tried and true” cornbread I’ve made for years. Sally from sally’sbakingaddiction.com is one of my favorite bakers and I decided to make her recipe to go with my red beans … Continue reading