Waffle Iron Hash Browns

Recipes have occasionally popped up on the internet for hash browns cooked in waffle irons and I also had a few recipes in cookbooks. The first one was Ina Garten’s Modern Comfort Food (2020) and the other is from a new chef Nick DiGiovanni in his Knife Drop cookbook (2023). I mainly used Ina’s recipe … Continue reading

Greek Apple Cake with Honey and Cinnamon

There are many versions of apple cake but Greek Milopita is special in that it is made with olive oil and yogurt. It’s a rustic treat with a moist, dense crumb full of apple chunks. I received this recipe in a Milk Street Magazine with an order I placed. I use to subscribe but I … Continue reading

Hasselback Holiday Kielbasa Roasted with Veggies

Kielbasa often appears on our holiday brunch table and it is usually sliced, cooked in beer or wine and served with a variety of mustards. See also Holiday Kielbasa Brunch. This version “hasselbacks” the kielbasa into 1/4-inch slices (but not all the way through) and is roasted basting with a glaze and served with roasted … Continue reading

Apple Cider Doughnut Cake

A favorite Fall tradition is a trip (or two) to an apple orchard/cider mill to get apples. More importantly it is the enjoyment of warm cider doughnuts washed down with a glass of apple cider. I did not go to a cider mill this year so instead I made this delicious apple cider doughnut cake. … Continue reading

Strawberry Loaf Cake with a Lavender-Lemon Glaze

It is the season for strawberries here in Michigan. They are so red and juicy and best of all they taste delicious! This loaf cake has it all with a tender crumb filled with fresh strawberries, a cream cheese filling and a light lavender-lemon glaze drizzled on top. The strawberries were only $1.50/quart so I … Continue reading

Salami and Monterey Jack Cheese Brunch Casserole

Any time I can prepare a dish ahead of time is always a good thing for me.  Especially preparing something the night before that you can pop in the oven the next morning. Very good brunch recipe; see also Company Brunch, Tex Mex Sausage and Egg Brunch, and St. Patrick’s Day Casserole.