Michigan recently became Number 2 in apple production in the United States – we have the right climate. Doughnuts are delicious pastries and an American icon right along with apple pie, pecan pie or New York cheesecake, as examples. They are very popular and diverse too with many variations such as apple cider. We all … Continue reading
These parchment bags are new for me and what a great way to cook fish. While browsing through Everyday Italian by Giada de Laurentiis I noticed a salmon recipe marked as “very good.” (usually I don’t write in my cookbooks). As it turns out I never posted it so I made it again and here … Continue reading
Are you looking for a special cocktail to serve at your New Years’ brunch? If you like eggnog you will enjoy this creamy and frothy libation. Brennan’s Restaurant has been serving this beverage at its brunches since the 1940’s, not just for holidays but any time of the year. Just remember it does pack a … Continue reading
There are so many ways to use kimchi, one of my favorite condiments. This recipe comes from Alex Guarnaschelli, an American chef, … Loved the mayo on a black bean burger – it would be delicious on any sandwich… Great on a piece of chicken breast, broccoli and cauliflower after they cooked…
These potatoes were not on my menu until I received this email/recipe from seriouseats. They sounded so good and I had all the ingredients, so…
This recipe originally was made in a 9×9-inch pan; however, I was looking for a recipe I could make in these mini graham cracker pie crusts. I found this recipe which reminded me of Fall and the holiday season; it’s author is chocolatemoosey.com. The taste was fantastic but best served in the foil shells and … Continue reading
Brooklyn Delhi is a new, favorite small Indian company. I have used some of their products; tomato achaar in a pasta recipe and mango chutney with shrimp. Today I am sharing two recipes using their spicy mango chutney (they also sell a sweet version). These are great appetizers for the holiday season or any time … Continue reading
This appetizer/breakfast treat or even dessert makes a wonderful dish that most will love. I have made a different version, Hawaiian Cheese Bread Two Ways, which was quite good and enjoyed by family. It was savory versus being sweet. I buy seasonal products from American Spoon, a well-known Michigan company in Petosky. For this bread … Continue reading
I am always browsing through my older cookbooks looking for something new and different. These recipes from Martha Stewart’s Appetizers certainly met that criteria. I love slice-and-bake cookies but this is the first time making slice-and-bake crackers. I made two versions: one uses white flour with sharp cheddar, gruyere cheese and poppy seeds and the … Continue reading
All I can say is you have to make this sumac-pomegranate flavored recipe while the tomatoes are perfectly ripe (at least here in Michigan). The spiced onions are heavenly and the chicken is tender and goes perfectly in this Palestinian recipe. It is a take on a dish called musakhan, which is chicken seasoned with … Continue reading