Spiced Cranberries

This year’s spiced cranberries are just about gone. And, we’re not just putting it on the turkey and turkey sandwiches. It’s also delicious on a buttered baguette, yogurt and müesli.

Spiced Cranberries makes almost 4 cups

2 bags cranberries (2 – 12 oz bags) 1 1/2 […]

Spezzatino Di Manzo

My honey is hard to impress. He’s more than a little bit spoiled. So, when he tells me that this is one of the best stews I’ve ever made, it means a lot to me. I might add another picture… If I can grab the bowl out of his greedy […]

Chicken Mole Casserole

This is a great way to turn leftover mole chicken into something worth eating.

Chicken Mole Casserole makes 1 9×13 inch baking dish

1 package fresh corn tortillas (at least 20) 2-3 cups mole sauce 2-3 cups shredded chicken 2-3 cups refried black beans 1 heaping […]

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 […]

Baked Tomato Penne

Tomatoes On Top

Baked Tomato Penne makes 1 casserole

1lb bag penne, cooked al dente 4 cups chunky tomato sauce 1 large container whole milk ricotta 1 big bunch fresh basil, well-washed 1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, finely grated

To Top: 1/4 […]

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 […]

Lemon Lime

Refreshingly simple, this one’s a keeper.

Lemon Lime Cocktail makes 2

juice of 2 lemons juice of 2 limes 2-4 Tablespoons simple syrup 2-4 ounces vodka splash of soda or water

ice

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine all ingredients. […]