23 Monday Dec 2019
Posted in Bread, Comfort Food, Desserts, Dried Fruit, Vegetarian
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bourbon, Bread, Dried Fruit, eggs, half and half, heavy cream, milk, Spices, sugar, vanilla extract
When I was a child, bread pudding was a frequent visitor to our table. My father loved custard-y things and my mother’s bread pudding fit that bill perfectly. I make mine a bit different, but the roots are in that farm kitchen. Continue reading
16 Saturday Nov 2019
Posted in Apples, Bread, Gluten Free Option, Holiday Fare, Side Dishes
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apple, Asiago cheese, bacon, Celery, cornbread, cremini mushrooms, dried cranberries, Garlic, herbs, Leeks, Orange
This is a slightly fruity version of cornbread dressing, but with savory flavors dancing around in the back. Cornbread and apple compliment each other, then throw in the bacon and cheese that temper the sweetness and add a lovely savory aspect. Continue reading
05 Friday Oct 2018
Posted in Bread, Breakfast, Dried Fruit, Pumpkin, Vegetarian
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all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, brown sugar, butter, buttermilk, Dried Fruit, eggs, orange zest, Pumpkin, Spices, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, white sugar
The Goddess loves this time of year, when the frost is on the pumpkin, the leaves are a riot of color and there’s just a slight chill in the air. It’s soup weather. It’s stew and chili weather. And it’s time to make pumpkin bread! Continue reading
20 Tuesday Feb 2018
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all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, bananas, bourbon, butter, chocolate bits, eggs, lemon juice, sugar, toasted walnuts, vanilla extract
Banana Bread is delicious, but it’s particularly delicious with toasted nuts and chocolate. This one’s boozed up, even though I may have this for breakfast. Toasted with butter….MMMMM! Continue reading
21 Monday Nov 2016
Posted in Bread, Make Ahead, Side Dishes, Vegetarian
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baking powder, baking soda, butter, Cornmeal, eggs, flour, sour cream, sugar
This is a more substantial cornbread than the Sour Cream Cornbread I posted a while back. That version is my favorite for serving as a side, slathered with butter and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup. But this version holds up better for stuffing (or dressing). Continue reading
17 Thursday Nov 2016
Posted in Bread, Breakfast, Latin Food, Make Ahead, Supper
This is a really nice addition to your Sunday brunch or for this season, Thanksgiving day breakfast. We had a slice with some salad for a nice, light supper, and as a side with a bowl of Creamy Mushroom-Pumpkin Soup with Sherry. I think if might be good with gravy, as in biscuits and gravy…just a thought! Continue reading
18 Friday Dec 2015
Posted in Appetizers, Bread, Buffet Food, Lunch, Make Ahead, Vegetarian
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This came about because there’s a great sandwich at The Kitchen, which is in the lobby of the Hartford Public Library. It’s part of Billings Forge Community Works and indeed, they do good great things with the community. Please check out their website. But, The Kitchen is a bright and lovely place to grab a bite for lunch. They have some great offerings, but, “The-Butter-Me-Up” grilled sandwich is what inspired this “croute”. Continue reading
24 Saturday Oct 2015
Posted in Bread, Quickies (It's not what you think!)
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These are the best biscuits you’ll ever taste. I’m not kidding…when you make your first batch you’ll be bowled over by your cleverness and how truly easy biscuits are to make. Continue reading
30 Thursday Jul 2015
Posted in Appetizers, Bread, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Vegetarian
Today, when I got the first real vine-ripened tomatoes, I knew EXACTLY what to make. Tomaquet is to Spain, in particular, to the Catalan, what bruschetta is to the Italians. Ask any Spaniard about tomato bread and they will get a faraway look in their eyes and wax on about tomaquet for, at the very least, 15 minutes. Continue reading
05 Sunday Jul 2015
Posted in Bread
I was trying to think of some catchy title for this to tie into the 4th, and I had a slew of them, but none quite captured what I was trying to convey, so I decided that straight-forward was the way to go. Because this is a great summer BBQ addition and frankly, this is just damn good all year! Continue reading
