This Pennsylvania Dutch cross between custard, pancake and semi-sweet popover is puffy and roundish on the the outside and flat in the center offering the perfect nest for sliced fresh fruit, jam, preserves, apple butter or a combination. This “baby” is airy, light and makes a beautiful presentation with a little added whipped cream. The…
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New Year Beginnings: Mini Caprese Bites- Margarita Shrimp Cocktail Shots & Baby Chicken & Waffles
Here we have fun, striking and super quick mini accompaniments to your New Year Party (Eve or Day), cocktail gathering or simply an impromptu get-together. These impressive little ditties go together in a flash, taste AMAZING and aren’t they just simply adorable?! Miniatures with maximum flavors… Ingredients: 1 pt. grape tomatoes, halved 10 to 14…
The Magical Properties of Herbs & Spices: The Mysterious & Prosperous 6
We’ve devoted a post to foods that boost good luck and fortune for the New Year. Even an appetizer recipe as a formula for good luck , but what about herbs and spices? Ancient Pharaohs laid in their final resting places filled with spices of various kinds blended by the perfumers’ art. Plumes of ritualistic, burning…
A Good Luck New Year Appetizer: Crispy Lemon Scented Cream Cheese Bacon Date Poppers
As for ringing in the New Year with good luck foods, these amazingly delectable petite poppers have you at least partially covered. Check list: bacon (the pig routing forward) dates (a symbol of money) lemon (fruit for abundance). Not to mention these sweet, smooth dates stuffed with lemony cream cheese all wrapped up in semi-salty bacon and…
7 Prosperous Good Luck Foods for the New Year
“Out with the old in with the new.” This age old wish rings true in most every home on New Year’s Eve and Day. Why not welcome in the year proper with the addition of your favorite foods to ensure good fortune? Here are the wondrous 7 to help lead the way. Fish Fish are…
Guest Chef Christmas Cookie Exchange! Marsha’s Chocolaty Double Peanut Butter Gems
I’ve posted these golden chocolatey gems before, but in the light of the season and their deliciousness I’m reblogging Marsha’s goodies. Why are these yummies double delights? Because they start with a chocolate peanut butter cup enveloped in creamy peanut butter cookie dough. Talk about mega peanuty flavor! These amazing chocolaty, golden, sweet treats are great in…
Christmas Beginnings: Rosemary Corn Mini Muffins with Country Ham & Cranberry Chutney
I’m always searching for recipes that include fresh, pungent rosemary. Our garden here in Arizona is filled with fountains of the piney herb filled with a tea-like aroma. These delightful, corn infused, sweet and savory mini muffins are a crowd pleaser –perfect for dinnertime beginnings during any holiday season. They can be made up to 2…
Christmas Gift Ideas: “Lovely Layers in a Jar” White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Cookies with Oats
I’ve always loved the idea of giving and receiving layered dry baked goods in a Mason jar. They can be safely tucked away in the pantry for later use, once the sweetness of the Holidays are through and one needs a gentle, delightful reminder of the over and done festivities. Simply print out the recipe,…
Chicken Paillard with Creamy Parmesan Herb & Bocconcini Salad
Chicken Paillard with Creamy Parmesan Herb & Bocconcini Salad 4 servings Lavender, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme—sounds like a classic oldies Simon & Garfunkel tune. However, they are actually the herbs that accompany this scrumptious, quick and savory chicken salad which offers the delightful marriage of flavors of salty pungent olive tapenade, crisp, astringent herb salad, creamy,…
Guest Chef Cookie Exchange! Anna’s Italian Orange Ricotta Cookies Scented with Cardamom
Anna’s Italian Orange Scented Ricotta Cookies These luscious Ricotta cookies are typically flavored with lemon. However, Anna prefers a more distinctive orange flavor kissed with cardamom. She uses whole milk ricotta only; giving them a soft, cake-like texture and the fresh orange zest imparts a burst of bright citrus essence. The icing also has orange…
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