The Last of the Peppers

That’s it. Ten cayenne peppers, six hot banana peppers, and a handful of jalapeƱos make up the last of the peppers. We were surprised to find even that many left on the plants. And, they were shockingly healthy and gorgeous. If we’re lucky and it doesn’t freeze, we might get […]

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 […]

Pear Martini

2 Bartletts

Vodka Pear Martinis Makes 2

1 very ripe pear, washed, peeled & seeded juice of 1/2 lemon 4 ounces vodka 2 ounce pear puree 1/2 ounce sugar syrup, or to taste 2 thin slices of pear 2 stalks rosemary, well-washed

In a […]

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 […]

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 […]