Monthly Archives: February 2012

Buckwheat Pancakes

Are you a fan of buckwheat?  I know the bandwagon for healthy alternatives to refined carbohydrates pulled out of town a long time ago, but I ran to jump on at the last minute.  We’ve been experimenting with quinoa, millet,… Continue reading ⟩⟩

Spring Gardening Time!

I’ve finally sent off my seed order and am dusting off the gardening tools.  I’m a bit late for early spring planting here in zone 7, but hope to get some late spring crops.  What are you excited about growing… Continue reading ⟩⟩

English Muffin Bread

This beautiful, yeasty bread makes perfect toast.  This version of the recipe for English Muffin Bread comes from King Arthur Flour’s test kitchen.  Sooo delicious with butter and honey or homemade preserves. 3 c. King Arthur Flour 1 T sugar… Continue reading ⟩⟩

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Think you don’t like Brussels Sprouts? Of have a family member who just won’t eat them? I beg you to try them like this before you write them off completely.  There are two secret ingredients in here that make anything… Continue reading ⟩⟩

Grilled Pineapple-Black Bean Quesadilla

Nothing revolutionary here, just an easy, delicious sandwich alternative.  Use this as the basis for all kinds of creative stuffing ingredients for quesadillas at home. Makes 4-6 quesadillas, depending on size. You’ll need: 4-6  flour tortillas – this is the… Continue reading ⟩⟩

Pumpkin Gingerbread Scones with Lemon Butter Glaze

2 1/4 cups all purpose flour, sifted 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 t baking powder 1/4 t baking soda 1/4 t salt 1 t cinnamon 1/4 t ground ginger 1/4 t ground cloves 1/4 t nutmeg 1/2 cup… Continue reading ⟩⟩

Restaurant-Style Salsa

This isn’t a new and exciting recipe – there are similar versions floating all over the internet, but I thought I would post it for my particular friends who dislike store bought salsa as much as I.  I’ve never met… Continue reading ⟩⟩

Miniature Tomato Galettes

These little galettes of tomato, caramelized or sautéed onion and goat cheese or ricotta make a really tasty appetizer or finger food.  The only thing I would add is maybe a drop or two of balsamic glaze to give it a little… Continue reading ⟩⟩

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