I just love the name of this simple, old fashioned pie. So darling! And, it tastes amazing too. It’s delicate and slightly custardy. Perfect with an afternoon cup of tea. If you have a little of the filling left over, you can make an additional, miniature “baby” pie and put it in a small tart…
I was perusing some of my cookbooks that hail from the area where I live here in the Midwest, and I came across this! I was so excited! Bogus Creek Cafe & Bakery is this awesome little restaurant just across the bridge in Stockholm Wisconsin. We live in Red Wing, Minnesota and we’re just a…
Spring is coming! Can you feel it? It’s there like a little cat peeking around the corner, ready to pounce. I’m so glad. I’m done with all of the cold, gray days. Bring on the sunshine, and the flowers, and most of all the color! Who else is craving color? When I start thinking spring…
There are a lot of banana bread recipes out there claiming to be THE best banana bread. I’ve made a lot of quick breads and banana breads and I’m not kidding when I say this is the easiest and best I’ve ever eaten. The “secret” ingredient is mayonnaise! I know it sounds kind of weird,…
Happy Valentine’s week, Lovelies! We’re kicking off our annual “Week of Valentine Treats” with one of our favorite romantic breakfasts. Jeff and I enjoyed waffles just like these while vising Maui, Hawaii. Every morning The Terrace Restaurant, at The Ritz Carlton Kapalua, served this amazing breakfast spread…. gorgeous, buttery caramel rolls, plump, fresh sausage, smoked…
This classic salad is good with everything! I love it paired with grilled steak and baked potatoes or slow roasted chicken and potato salad. It reminds me of church basement pot lucks and summer picnics. 1 (14.5 oz.) can green beans (not French cut) 1 (14.5 oz.) can wax beans 1 (14.5 oz.) can chickpeas…
There use to be a restaurant in Wickenburg, AZ called The Frontier Inn owned by a man named Vic Comer. He was famous for his smoked meats… and this amazing salad. We just love it with grilled steak or chicken! yield: 8 servings 6 slices thick cut bacon 1 large clove garlic, minced 2 cups…
Here’s a delicious, healthy smoothie recipe with zing! I love the addition of fresh ginger. It’s spicy and has the added benefit of protecting you from colds and flu during the chilly winter months. Bonus! for 2 smoothies: 2 large bananas, sliced 8 ripe strawberries, hulled 2 Tablespoons fresh, grated ginger 2 cups sweetened vanilla…
Here’s a delicious breakfast indulgence that we make occasionally for a cozy, weekend meal. It’s very rich and satisfying and will go wonderfully with your favorite biscuit recipe, Bisquick “drop” biscuits (which I used for this photo), or my favorite Milk Biscuits (click on link for recipe.) for the gravy: 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/4…
Here’s a lovely, no-cook appetizer that is sure to please. These antipasto skewers are perfect for a cocktail party or wine tasting party. Just use the very best ingredients you can find and put them together 30 minutes before your guests arrive. large wine glasses bamboo skewers cherry or grape tomatoes marinated artichoke hearts, quartered…