Thursday, December 31, 2015

Bread - Herman Dinner Rolls

These fine white sourdough rolls have less starter than what the Herman Bread calls for, so expect less bite. You can shape this dough into a loaf as well.

Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Herbs And Spices - Moms Cucumbers

Thin, thin cucumbers are doused with sugar, water, vinegar, celery seed and onion, and chilled for an hour or so. Great as a salad or as open face sandwiches on pumpernickel bread.

Monday, December 28, 2015

Appetizers And Snacks - Bacon Wrapped Pineapple

Pieces of pineapple are wrapped in bacon and roasted in a sweet sauce. I started making these for family get-togethers and everyone LOVED them. No one could eat enough of them. I am also using them when I cater my daughter's wedding.

Sunday, December 27, 2015

Fruits And Vegetables - Wheatberry Waldorf Salad

Plump, nutty kernels of whole wheat are combined with pomegranate seeds, walnuts, apples, and raisins in a tangy dressing for a hearty and colorful salad.

Thursday, December 24, 2015

Bbq Grilling - Stuffed Filet Mignon Bites

Bite-sized cuts of filet mignon are stuffed with jalapeno-spiked cream cheese, wrapped in bacon, and grilled.

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Saturday, December 12, 2015

Soups Stews And Chili - Colorado Buffalo Chili

This spicy chili recipe uses ground buffalo. To step up the heat, use different peppers and experiment with the seasonings. This gets even better if you let it sit overnight. The chili is so good you'll need to find another way to use up your cheese and crackers.

Friday, December 11, 2015

Bbq Grilling - Spicy Honey Mustard Glazed Pork Ribs

These sumptuous, habit-forming ribs can be mild, to very spicy depending on your taste. My husband and I like things HOT, and the honey, mustard, onion and spices blended together will have you beggin' for more! The ribs have a beautiful presentation and will be well-enjoyed at intimate dinners, as well as backyard barbeques.

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Desserts - Mini Cheesecakes I

Easy and so good for holidays, weddings, or whatever the occasion! It is also good with other flavors of fruit pie filling.

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Bread - Italian Bread Baked On A Pizza Stone

Mixed in the bread machine, this easy yeast bread with olive oil and a dusting of cornmeal is baked on a pizza stone.

Sunday, December 6, 2015

Side Dish - Asian Sugar Snap Pea Appetizer

Whether you start with fresh or frozen sugar snap peas, this recipe bursts with soy sauce and sesame flavor. Serve the snap peas hot as a side dish, or chilled for an Asian-inspired appetizer.

Saturday, December 5, 2015

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Friday, November 27, 2015

Pastry Sticks

Pastry cheese sticks with sesame. Selective focus on the top of sticks

Thursday, November 26, 2015

Pancakes On Wooden Table

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Monday, November 23, 2015

Ginger Bread Cookies

Ginger bread cookies sprinkle with flour

Cheese - Cobb Salad

Everyone loves a Cobb salad and this is a great recipe. It makes plain old, shredded iceberg lettuce shine. Bacon, hard boiled eggs, chicken, tomatoes, blue cheese, avocado, green onion and dressing.

Saturday, November 21, 2015

Friday, November 20, 2015

Bread - Chocolate Zucchini Bread I

Zucchini and a double dose of chocolate star in this moist and sweet quick bread.

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Vine

bunches of grapes on vines in a vineyard before harvest

Breakfast And Brunch - Chocolate Babka 2

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These babka rings are made from a rich yeast dough spread with a chocolate and cinnamon filling. The loaves are rolled up, finished with a sweet streusel topping, and baked.

Thursday, November 12, 2015

Squeeze Organic Sweet Orange Juice In To A Pot

squeeze organic sweet orange juice in to a pot

Herbs And Spices - Spicy Cuban Mojo Chicken With Mango Avocado Salsa

Garlic and cumin marinated chicken breasts are first seared, then finished in the oven. Once cooked, they are sprinkled with diced mango and avocado, and drizzled with a citrus reduction sauce. Every time I make it someone asks for the recipe.

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Herbs And Spices - Cheese Ball I 2

A buffet of dried herbs, plus Worcestershire, mayonnaise, garlic, and more are rolled up into one great ball of fire!

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Sunday, November 8, 2015

Monday, November 2, 2015

Bbq Grilling - Gkai Kamin

If you are lucky enough to have fresh turmeric and lemon grass at hand, you are lucky enough to be able to prepare this simple, piquant dish. Grind the herbs with garlic and white peppercorns for a fantastic paste to rub into the chicken, then grill and enjoy.

Friday, October 30, 2015

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Salad - Poppy Seed Dressing I

The biggest secret about poppy seed dressing is that it is absolutely smashing on fruit. This creamy dressing has just the right proportion of sugar, vinegar and poppy seeds.

Olive Oil Is Poured Into A Salad Bowl

extra virgin olive oil is poured into a bowl with fresh salad

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Sunday, October 25, 2015

Soups Stews And Chili - Spiced Beef Stew

Beef stew meat is simmered with mixed vegetables in beef stock and beer in this hearty soup seasoned with thyme, bay leaf and brown sugar.

Saturday, October 24, 2015

Cropped Image Of Potato Chips In Red Bowl

Cropped image of potato chips in red bowl placed on wooden table

Herbs And Spices - Crab Ceviche

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This has always been a crowd pleaser in my home. This is wonderful as an appetizer served on tostadas or even with tortilla chips. Make sure to refrigerate before you serve, it tastes best when very cold. I like to serve on tostadas with a thin layer of mayonnaise for a nice refreshing lunch.

Friday, October 23, 2015

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Pasta - Gnocchi I

Mashed potato, flour and an egg -- all you need to knead for gnocchi.