Close your eyes and dream you are on the beaches on Jamaica. After a few minutes in the kitchen, you will realize you have made a great chicken dish with little effort. Spices are well balanced in this recipe. 3 T. Carribean Jerk Seasoning (found in the spice section) 3 T. vegetable oil 2 T.… Continue reading Caribbean Jerk Marinated Chicken
Chocolate-Chip Banana Muffins
The smells from the oven will have you thinking YUM. These muffins are great if you need to take a treat to a friend, a quick breakfast, or something simple a little outside the box. Our taste buds say, yes please. 1 stick of butter, softened 1 c. sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. baking soda… Continue reading Chocolate-Chip Banana Muffins
Sugared Cranberries
There are slightly different variations and uses for this recipe. All great. The recipe I use comes from an old edition of Cooking Light. They taste as good as they look. The sugared cranberries will stand alone, serve with cheesecake, a great garnish for cocktails, or sprinkled on a cookie platter. 2 cups granulated sugar… Continue reading Sugared Cranberries
Vegetable Souffle
Looking for a great side dish for the holidays? A dear friend shared her fabulous find over Thanksgiving. Thanks Kelly, vegetables never tasted so good. The recipe comes from a Neiman Marcus Cookbook that was published in 1991. Enjoy! 1 ½ cups sharp cheese, grated 1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies 2 cans… Continue reading Vegetable Souffle
Overnight French Toast
I can't believe this recipe hasn't been on the blog before now. I've made it a zillion times. I found it originally at epicurious.com, and it really saved me Christmas 99 when I was sick and had in-laws in town for 8 days. I made it twice, using different fruit and nuts each time. It… Continue reading Overnight French Toast
Breakfast Sausage English Muffins
We can hardly call this a recipe since there are only three ingredients. The flavors of these ingredients are wonderful. These easy breakfast hits are great to make ahead and store in the freezer until ready to serve. We share them with love, as these are a staple in our family holiday gatherings. Whip up some scrambled… Continue reading Breakfast Sausage English Muffins
Grilled Corn Poblano Salad with Chipotle Vinaigrette
Here's another recipe from my fabulous weekend at my freinds' Brad and Kirk's lovely lake house. We served it with carne asada, cowboy beans and a big bowl of guacamole - it was all so good! This salad was fresh and delicious. 3 ears corn, shucked 1 poblano chile 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided 1… Continue reading Grilled Corn Poblano Salad with Chipotle Vinaigrette
Turkey Sausage, Mushroom, and Potato Gratin
Is it just me, or is it sometimes shocking to believe that a recipe is from Cooking Light? This dish definitely doesn't seem light, but who am I to argue with cheesy, sausage-y goodness? I had this for brunch at my friend Brad's lake house in the Hudson Valley. It may have been that it… Continue reading Turkey Sausage, Mushroom, and Potato Gratin
Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
In our household, we take our pancakes seriously. These are better than you can get in a restaurant, and you can make them in less time than it takes to get you there. Whip these up for family and friends, and you'll get rave reviews. Double it if you have more than 3-4 people (or… Continue reading Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
Buttermilk-Blueberry Breakfast Cake
I made this recipe for friends at a play date, and it was a hit! I substituted 1/2 T vinegar with the rest of 1/2 cup milk for buttermilk, and it worked great! I think lemon zest is the secret ingredient that makes this cake delicious. Serves 6-8 ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature Zest… Continue reading Buttermilk-Blueberry Breakfast Cake
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