Yes, I am still using my apple gifts and this Sangria was an excellent choice. It reminded me of when we lived in a new neighborhood, in a brand new home with a mixture of young families and older ones such as Gene and me. Beginning with Halloween we frequently would celebrate the occasion (or … Continue reading
A week ago I posted Candied Citrus for Sweet Desserts and I wanted to give an example of what you can do with these luscious bits of fruit. From the pretzel crust (salty) to the chocolate filling (sweet) to the candied citrus it was pure heaven! This recipe is adapted from a The Taste of the … Continue reading
Simple, delicious and a healthy recipe! In my magazine Cuisine Tonight “Thinner Dinners for Two” this recipe was included for a perfect winter salad which has oranges, avocados, spinach and a citrus dressing – no oil! Actually, this salad would be good all year but the oranges are especially tasty right now. These are … Continue reading
This is absolutely delicious and so refreshing – a perfect combination of flavors for a light dessert. You can buy lavender honey or make your own using my recipe below. Comment: Lavender is a great perennial to grow, the bees love it and I usually get two bloom seasons every year. Cut it back hard in … Continue reading
This is a great stir-fry recipe where as always you can use any vegetables you want and it is a Weight Watcher’s dish. The recipe called for using broccoli and carrots but I used snow peas, onions, celery, carrots and red pepper. I prefer to cook a lot of vegetables versus just a few.
Fall – it is that time of the year; Cider Mills, apples, pumpkins, rides through the countryside to see the beautiful fall colors. Unfortunately Michigan was hit with a terrible spring this year that damaged the fall apple crop. It has been hard for many small growers. Your kitchen will smell wonderful… This recipe comes from … Continue reading
This is a delicious fresh winter salad. The orange marmalade dressing really makes it stand out.
I have included two different recipes, one has a little liqueur in it which was Gene’s favorite and the other version does not. Both use fresh cranberries and have a nice orange flavor that goes perfectly with the cranberries. You can see the pineapple design!
I always include this salad sometime during the holiday season. Served with a turkey or ham adds a lot of bright color to your dinner table. An interesting combination of ingredients that many of my friends and family enjoy. See also my recipe Cooking Tidbits – How to Seed a Pomegranate. Serves 6-8