I wish to thank all of my dear friends for seeing me through a recent, nasty bout of flu. I’m slowly emerging from the quagmire and I have much catch up to play. As the air continues to clear I will thank each and everyone of you for your support and lovely comments. You were…
Celebrate Leap Day with Toad in the Hole & British Onion Gravy
Serves 4-6 It’s believed that Toad in the Hole, a traditional English dish consisting of plump, juicy sausages nestled and baked in Yorkshire pudding batter, actually goes back to Roman times. However, the origin of the name “Toad-in-the-Hole” is often disputed. Some suggest that the dish’s name comes from its resemblance to a toad sticking…
Stroopwafels: Buttery Caramely Dutch Cookie Heaven
These are technically not pancakes, but are in the waffle family. So I found them to be a fitting addition to National Pancake Week. Not to mention that I adore them and needed some to fill up my cookie jar. Stroopwafels (Translation: syrup waffles) are thin Dutch waffles with a buttery syrup filling. They were…
Pumpkin Spice Pancakes with Cinnamon Infused Maple Syrup
I posted this delectable recipe last fall, but in the light of pancake week, decided to give an encore performance. During the fall season we find pumpkin in everything from pies, cookies, casseroles, soufflés and even hot steamy beverages. Since pumpkins are mostly available any time of year, these noteworthy golden circles of wonder can…
Fluffy Made From Scratch Pancakes & a little history
It’s National Pancake Week (I think) and we kicked off the week with an Americanized version of savory French crepes. Today I’m bringing you the history behind pancakes and the best, fluffy, made from scratch recipe…ever! It’s said the origin of pancakes can be traced back to the Ancient Greeks who made a form of…
Jonnycakes, Hoecakes, Corncakes: Preferred Victuals of America’s 16th President Abraham Lincoln
“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” ~Abraham Lincoln In honor of President’s Day ( February 12, 1809–Honest Abe’s actual birthday) and one of America’s Favorite Presidents, today’s offering on this twenty-third day of February are a couple of victuals desired by our 16th…
In Honor of the Elusive National Pancake Week: Savory Chicken & Herb Pot Pie Crepes
There is a debate this year as to when National Pancake week really is or was. I thought I had researched the topic well and the well rounded, fluffy event was to occur February 22-28th of 2016. While feeling a little flat, but not deflated, I remain my sugary self and am not ashamed to admit…
Creme Brulee French Toast
Baked, rich, flavorful and full of love—this delectable French toast is a must-have for a weekend breakfast or brunch. Extremely delicious and the best part is that you can have it in the refrigerator marinating overnight ready to bake in the morning. Ingredients: 1 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup butter, 1 stick 2 Tablespoons corn…
Curry’s Categories + Brown Butter Curry Rice with Cherries & Toasted Pecans
Serving Suggestion: Smoked Cornish Game Hen & Chopped Salad with Avocados & Cherry Tomatoes The brown butter provides toastiness, the curry the perfect amount of color & spice, the cherries a kiss of sweetness and pecans the nutty crunch. This savory sweet rice helps your palate experience just the right notes of a wonderful culinary…
Maamoul Cookie Adventures
Originally posted on Cynthia M Voss:
Maamoul filled with dates and walnuts Thanks to a post on Lana’s blog Once Upon A Spice, I was introduced to a shortbread-style Middle Eastern cookie called maamoul. This was a guest post by Lynn at Lynz Real Cooking, whose fascinating blog provides recipes and stories of her life…
Once Upon a Spice 