~ earl grey infused hot chocolate ~ Happy Teatime Tuesday! Here is a wonderfully, rich treat for you to indulge in if you enjoy Earl Grey tea. The yummy bergamot lends a beautiful flavor to your favorite hot cocoa. Just brew the tea a little stronger than you usually would. Fill your cocoa cup 3/4…
~ pancetta & sage wrapped chicken breasts ~ I like to get these ready the night before and then just cook them a half hour before guests arrive. Chilling the pancetta-wrapped chicken in the fridge overnight helps maintain an even shape during cooking. You can make these in a skillet or in the oven. Both…
~ hippie cakes ~ serves- approximately 10 (makes 10 pancakes) prep time- 15 minutes cook time- 30 minutes (to cook all of the batter) While vacationing on the north shore of Lake Superior with my little fam this past summer, we decided to go to one of our favorite restaurants, The Coho Cafe, for breakfast.…
~ tapenade pinwheels ~ This is an easy appetizer to make if you have puff pastry in the freezer. I like to keep a package on hand at all times. It’s great for so many things! This little appetizer is made with tapenade, but you could use pesto too. This is a lovely addition to…
~ creamsicle cupcakes ~ I was going to save this recipe for tomorrow’s “Teatime Tuesday” post, but I got so excited after trying these I just had to share today! I created this cupcake recipe using my Strawberry Bread recipe as inspiration. These are incredibly moist and very yummy. Cream cheese is my “secret” ingredient…
~ five minute rotisserie chicken tacos ~ Busy day? Here’s the perfect recipe for when you’re running low on time and you just want to get dinner on the table. The little “trick up my sleeve” is rotisserie chicken. It’s an awesome way to have a warm, healthy meal in minutes… without the hassle. I…
~ brandied french onion soup ~ This is a delicious soup that is so easy to make, it’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. It’s also a wonderful soup to make for company because it’s unique and fancy but cooks up fast so you can enjoy your guests! LOVE the easy, impressive dinner party fare! 3…
~four seasons fruit salad ~ A lovely, delicious salad that you can make any time of the year. This is a great “use what you have” sort of a recipe. Feel free to substitute a can of drained fruit cocktail, canned peaches, or canned pineapple if you don’t have a bunch of fresh fruit on…
~ kitchen sink cake bars ~ I was craving a certain treat that I had enjoyed when Jeff and I were vacationing in Chicago. There’s this little coffee shop in the Water Tower Place Mall called “Sacred Grounds” that makes these huge cookies called “Kitchen Sink Cookies.” I remember they were chock full of chewy,…
~ chicken parmesan ~ ” The trouble with eating Italian food is that five or six days later you’re hungry again.” ~George Miller This is a recipe that Jeff and I came up with together. It’s really good, and takes a little planning, but the end result is worth it. for the chicken: 4 large,…