This was my very first (!) pie attempt years ago I have to work today, but I thought I’d put together a couple of Thanksgiving recipe posts to give you guys a chance to share your favorite recipes. I cancelled my big Thanksgiving plans and told the relatives I’d go out early December to see …
Recipes
As You Like It Bread
There was a complaint that there haven’t been enough recipes lately, so here is one of my faves. I developed it from a much older recipe that made four loaves, two white, one carrot-raisin, and one molasses spice. Four is far too many for me, so I cut it in half and then experimented …
Fall Menus: Another Week in October
Another week has flown by. This week’s menus include some of my favorites. Monday, Cream of Potato Cheese Soup, always perfect on a chilly fall day. Potato Soup Photo by JeffreyW Wednesday features Pan-Fried Catfish and Buttered Potatoes. You can find all the menus here: October Menus 2 Thursday is a German Pocket Burgers and Apple Strudel. And Friday will have the kids licking their fingers …
A Late Evening Snack: Challah French Toast
I decided to perdu some pain for dinner using most of one of the challahs I made on Friday for Yom Kippur. Or more accurately after Yom Kippur was over. So without further ado… I make a very basic custard for the bread to soak in. Usually four eggs, about a 1/2 cup of milk, …
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A Late Evening Snack: Happy Jew Year
On Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur (the head of the year and the day of atonement respectively) challah is round, not the standard braided loaf. For those who aren’t carb adventurous, challah is the traditional Jewish egg bread served on the Sabbath. For the religious new year and day of atonement round challah is served …
Fall Menus: September Week 2
Tuesday is Oven Fried Chicken This is a little late, but I suppose better late than never. I’ve been crazy with work and glued to hurricane coverage, as I have Florida family (and friends). Since we are moving into cooler weather, I’m bringing the meals in from the grill and into the kitchen. Although we …
Fall Menus: September Week One
If it’s a pizza photo, it has to be JeffreyW’s. Fall is not quite here, so the menus still include grilling favorites. Monday is Fruit Juice Marinated Chicken on the grill. Tuesday is Pasta Rustica and Garlic Cheesy Bread. For all of the PDF menus, click here: September Week One Menus Thursday is Spicy Beef and Broccoli (photo above from JeffreyW) and Friday …
Summer Menus: August Week 3-4
I know I totally flaked out on you last week…so week 3 will be the last August menu and we’ll jump into September next week.Tonight’s bonus recipe is Veggie-Meatballs in Fire Roasted Tomato Basil Sauce is below. This week takes advantage of the late-summer/early fall harvest. Patty pan squash, nectarines, plums, peppers and tomatoes. Click here …
Summer Menus: August Week 1
Tuesday’s recipe calls for Green Beans and Red Peppers, but if you’ve got an plethora of tomatoes, switch things up, as JeffreyW does in this yummy photo. I love this time of year because of the abundance of fresh ingredients. This week’s menus rely heavily on farm stand fresh items. In addition to green beans, Tuesday …
A Saturday Night Snack: Bananas Foster Bread Pudding
Now we know why all the rum is gone… Anyhow, TaMara is unavailable and asked if I’d fill in as the emergency backup food goddess. So I’ve gotten out the frilly apron, shined up the tiara, put on the oven mitts (which make it very hard to type), and we’re underway! Yesterday I made a …
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Summer Menus: July Week Three
JeffreyW’s yummy zucchini and summer squash A bit delayed this weekend. No real excuse, except life, as usual, was a little hectic. Today I went for my first ride in at least a year. Had to test out my bike after the crew that was here to replace my furnace and add energy upgrades, also …
Summer Menus: July Week Two
JeffreyW is the pizza king. I’ve been busy in the yard today, so this will be short and sweet. For the menus, click here: July Week Two Menus Tuesday features Adobo Sirloin and Garlic Roasted potatoes. JeffreyW grills up some garlic potato wedges and steak. Wednesday serves up a sweet Oatmeal Apple Cookie, along with an easy Tuna …
Summer Menus: July Week One
JeffreyW makes dill potato salad I didn’t forget as July began that we needed the first of the month’s menus. But last week my house (and thus my office) was chaotic. I had many, many worker bees doing major energy upgrades, including installing a high efficiency furnace and conditioning the crawl space. The net result …
Summer Menu: June Week Three
All this week’s photos are from JeffreyW’s library This week, at the bottom of the menus is a list of substitutions and ideas, save that for future weeks. As we finish up June, there are more grilling recipes and a couple of quick and simple meals for those busy days when being in the kitchen …
Summer Menu Series: June Week Three
I was gone all day…got back, check-in here, immediately shutdown the computer and went outside to play with the dogs. So I’m just going to leave this here for you. Feel free to use it as an open thread with some good news. We are partying here tonight, it is Bixby’s third birthday. I’ve been …