Breads and Breakfast
Better than Starbucks Maple Scones with Toasted Pecans
I used to enjoy visiting one of the local Starbucks near me (six that I can think of in a 3 mile radius and TWO in one shopping center!) for meeting a client during the week or a friend on Saturday morning. It wasn’t for the beverage so much; I get whole bean coffee from [...]
The BEST Coffee Cake Ever
I was having coffee and thinking about what to make for a neighbor when I saw a tweet from The Pioneer Woman (Ree Drummond aka @thepioneerwoman) that said, and I quote, “The Best Coffee Cake Ever. I say that with confidence, boldness, and crumbs all over my chin” – so of course I was intrigued…I [...]
Blueberry Cornmeal Cake
I’ve been a subscriber to Bon Appetit magazine for more than 30 years. The recent demise of Gourmet magazine has seen my good friend receive constant thrashing at the hands of fervent Gourmet magazine lovers who feel a need to take out their hurt against my beloved companion! I loved both magazines and admittedly miss [...]
Massimo Bruno’s Popette D’uova
I saw my friend Mardi at www.eatlivetravelwrite.com tweet about this restaurant dish last week and this Monday she was given permission by chef Massimo Bruno to post the recipe on her blog. I love the Italian name for them…something is lost in translation by calling them ‘egg balls!’ I had some friends coming over after [...]
Billowy Off White Bread
Growing up, bread was Wonder and lined the grocery store shelves; I didn’t make my own bread til I was an adult and it all started with this recipe. Still the best; it is just so good! I got word the other day from a cousin that our Aunt Pat and Uncle Eddie are not [...]
Creamed Eggs on Toast Points
My children are both grown up and beyond the years of me hiding baskets or hunting for eggs (OK, I still put up this adorable little Easter tree with ornaments and yes, they are not so old they don’t expect a chocolate treat from Mom!). However, some traditions remain and this dish is a standard [...]
Karydopita (Καρυδόπιτα)
Into my third week of a knee injury and not being able to really cook or photo or…well, lot’s I can’t do, so I’m continuing on my blogging journey with the help of fellow food bloggers who have offered to help until I’m up and at’em…well, at least up! I participated in a cooking event [...]
Maple Bacon Biscuits
This recipe comes from The Los Angeles Times. I have a friend who continues to get her local paper and I was lucky enough that she saved this recipe for me.I love maple and bacon, especially together, so just had to try them. What can I say…absolutely fabulous! Created by Chef Zoe Nathan, they are [...]
Coors Beer Bread
Coors Beer Bread Ingredients 1/2 C butter 3 C flour 4 1/2 tsp bkg powder 1 1/2 tsp salt 2 Tbsp. sugar 1 (12oz.) can Coors beer Melt butter and pour enough into 9 x 5 inch loaf pan to coat bottom. In large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar and beer. Spoon dough into [...]
Steak and Egg Muffin Quiche
My daughter Lauren came over today to help me do some preparation so that her dog could live here for awhile. Boring stuff; so when some friends dropped by for coffee; she took that opportunity to do something more fun and made us an afternoon snack. I had a package of Pillsbury Crescent Flaky Dough [...]
Ricotta Pound Cake
Browned Butter Rum Pound Cake
Each month I look forward to getting monthly gifts in the mail and by that I mean my cooking magazines. I get a couple of magazines and love them all but was shocked, like many others, to hear that Gourmet will be no more. I mean, it's still hard to comprehend. So I really wanted [...]
Apple Spice Bread
I try as hard as possible to hang on to summer; one last dinner on the patio, one last walk through the perennials…but today it’s becoming cllear I had better get ready. It’s a rainy cold day outside and that chill in the air that makes me think of fall foods; a bit heavier and [...]
Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes
I’ve been watching the new series on Food Network titled ‘The Best Thing I Ever Ate’ and it’s fun. Each one about a different topic with hosts and chefs from the network telling us their favorites and they are always restaurant foods. Last night I watched one titled ‘Wake Up Call’ that aired last week [...]
Tuscan Polenta Bread
This recipe was sent to me by a neighborhood friend; she got it from Better Homes and Gardens and just raved about it so I want to share it here even though I’ve not made it myself…but maybe this weekend! Ingredients 1-1/2 cups cornmeal 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 Tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. baking soda [...]
Spiral Coffee Cake with Nuts and Orange Marmalade
This recipe just looked so good; had to include it BEFORE making it; photo to follow after this weekend! Ingredients: Makes 1 coffee cake 6 tablespoons butter 1 cup pecans, finely chopped 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided use 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 2 [...]
Creme Brulee French Toast
Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons corn syrup 1 (8 to 9) inch round loaf Challah bread 5 large eggs 1 1/2 cups half and half 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon Grand Marnier 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions In a small heavy saucepan melt butter with butter with [...]
Zucchini Bread
I’ve been Tweeting this morning and love some of the connections I’ve made. One friend has amassed some zucchini that got a bit too big and I suggested she use it for zucchini bread; which, of course, I now want badly. I remember the first time I tried zucchini bread. Doesn’t that just sound a [...]
Strawberry Scones
1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped into small pieces 3 Tbs granulated sugar, divided (substitute maple sugar if you have it!)) 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt 6 Tbsp butter, in cubes, slightly softened 2/3 cup half and half or whipping cream coarse sugar for topping (If you use maple sugar [...]
Olive Oil and Fresh Rosemary Cake
This is such an unusual take on the pound cake; a version using more savory ingredients with the substitution of olive oil for butter and spiced with fresh rosemary. Just perfect with a bit of honey and fruit for breakfast or a late afternoon snack! Ingredients: 4 Eggs 3/4 cup Sugar 2/3 cup extra-virgin Olive [...]
