Monday, September 28, 2015

Breakfast And Brunch - Holiday Pumpkin Bread

A fragrant array of spices -cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and allspice -accent this moist pumpkin-nut bread peppered with juicy raisins. The generous recipe makes three loaves, so plan on giving some away to friends and family.

Saturday, September 26, 2015

Beer Bottle

Backlit macro image of the top of a cold beer bottle with condensation.

Friday, September 25, 2015

Bread - Chocolate Cinnamon Zucchini Bread

Cinnamon chips add a fall flavor to a chocolate zucchini bread. Applesauce in the batter adds moistness and stands in for fat, and whole wheat flour gives a nutty flavor and hearty texture.

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Seafood - Super Easy Seared Ahi Tuna

Tired of spending ten dollars or more for a simple Seared Ahi Tuna Appetizer and over thirty dollars for a Seared Ahi Tuna dinner? Well, now you can go to your local fish market, grocery store or even Costco and pick up some Ahi (or Yellowfin) Tuna and do it yourself. So simple, but so elegant!

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Monday, September 21, 2015

Fruits And Vegetables - Stinging Nettle Soup

This is a dense and delicious dark green nettle soup. Make it when nettles show up at the farmers markets in the Spring. Be sure to wear gloves when handling the nettles or they'll sting ya!

Sunday, September 20, 2015

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Saturday, September 12, 2015

Cheese - Frosted Banana Bars

Great tasting banana bars that are moist and sweet. Frost with cream cheese icing and enjoy!

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Woman Egg With Nutrition Facts

Beautiful woman standing beside Egg Nutrition Facts printed on the outside of a brown egg.

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Breakfast And Brunch - Grandmas Unbaked Irish Soda Bread

Here's Irish soda bread the old school way, with just flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and buttermilk. It's not baked, it's cooked on a griddle. Serve with butter and jam, or fry it up crisp in bacon drippings.

Desserts - Butter Snow Flakes

Peoria Chatline
A wonderful Spritz cookie with cinnamon in it. These freeze very well.

Friday, September 4, 2015

Side Dish - Sweet Stuffing

Raisin bread, orange juice, rosemary and fresh cranberries are used in this stuffing for a 12 to 14 pound turkey.

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Desserts - Cheese Crepe Souffle

Elegant and simple for a special breakfast or brunch, this baked souffle is made with frozen cheese-filled blintzes and lots of sour cream and eggs.

Tea Set

China tea set on a white background

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Cheese - Mini Cheesecakes Iii

This recipe makes 6 miniature cheesecakes in muffin cups. Excellent topped with fresh fruit or jelly.