Spicy Fried Rice

Crispy bits of smoky bacon spiced up this simple version of spicy fried rice. This serves two very hungry adults. For a lighter meal, measure out one cup of rice per person. Then, top each serving with one fried egg. Save the leftover rice (about 1 cup) for another meal.

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Sweet Buttermilk Cornbread

I’m running out of ways to differentiate my growing assortment of cornbread recipes. This one is a perfect combination of moist, tender and fluffy. And, a touch more sugar than usual almost puts this one in the dessert category. This was perfect with eggs and chili. It also made a […]

Hummus Balls

If you make hummus from scratch, there’s bound to be some left over.

Hummus Balls makes approximtely 16 balls

4-5 cups red curry hummus 1 onion, finely minced 5 cloves garlic, finely minced olive oil, as needed 2 cups corn tortillas, ground to crumbs 1 egg, […]

Apple Bread Pudding

Apple Bread Pudding makes 1 large casserole

3 cups leftover stewed apples (spiced) 2 cups milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 eggs 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup sugar 3 cups bread crumbs 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 3 Tablespoons butter, cut into small cubes

October 10th, 2012 | Category: Bread, Breakfast, Favorite Ingredients, Food, From Scratch, Fruit, Recipe, Simple Bites, Snacks, Sweets | Leave a comment

Farewell Tomatoes

With a heavy heart, I say farewell to my best tomato season…

ever.

Warm Pasta Salad makes 1 giant bowl

1 lb penne, cooked al dente 3 cups assorted tomatoes, washed and halved (here black cherries, sweet ‘n neat, & Juliet) 2-4 Tablespoons your […]

Stewed Apples

Roughly Dice 4-5 Apples

Add 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, & 1 Tablespoon flour.

Turn the heat on low and add 1 teaspoon cinnamon

& 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves.

Simmer gently for […]

Asparagus Frittata

Asparagus Frittata makes 1 large casserole dish (approximately 6 servings)

5 cloves garlic, sliced 1 Vidalia onion, rougly diced 2 Tablespoons butter 1 Tablespoon olive oil 2 bunches of asparagus, well-washed & cut into 1 inch pieces 2 ripe Juliet or Roma tomatoes, roughly diced 4 Tablespoons […]

Chunky Tomato Sauce

It’s almost the end of tomato season. So, I don’t want to waste a single tomato. It’s time for some tomato sauce.

Chunky Tomato Sauce makes 5-6 cups

5 heaping cups ripe whole tomatoes, washed and cored 1 giant Vidalia onion, roughly diced extra virgin olive […]

Preserved Cherries

If you don’t mind cutting the cherry in half, they’re easy to pit without any special tools. Just treat ripe cherries like a mini avocado. Run a paring knife in a circle around the pit and twist gently to pull apart. For firm berries, carefully shave the fruit off the […]

Coconut Bars

Coconut Bars

1 1/4 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups lightly toasted coconut shreds

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a small bowl, combine […]