Spinach Salad

 This makes a very nice simple side salad.15 oz of organic spinach3 tbsp blue Cheese1/4 cup sliced almonds1/4 cup of dried cherriesDressing;1 clove garlic2 tsp honey2 tsp spicy brown mustard2 tbsp Raspberry vinegar2 tbsp balsamic vinegar4 tbsp olive oilDirections;  Place spinach,  Blue cheese, almonds and cherries together on salad plate.  Dressing:  grate garlic and mix [...]

Italian stuffing

1 1/2 bitty boule sour dough bread 2 tsp dried onion 1 can organic diced tomatoes 1/2 tsp garlic powder1 tsp dried basil 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp chicken soup base stock1 cup water1 cup marinated quartered artichoke heartsEveryone loves this stuffing.  Its super easy.Directions Tear bread up into chunks and put to the side. [...]

Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry Sauce

Love homemade sauce and for a couple of years I have been working with different recipes and trying to come up with the perfect sauce.  Last year I made one with out cooking this cranberries.  This years sauce is a cooked sauce give it a try and let me know what you think.      1 [...]

Drunk Date with Brie

 I love the sweetness of the dates with the bitter brie.  These were a bit of an experiment, however much loved last night.5 organic medjool dates1 tbsp butter2 tbsp Grand Marnier1/8 tsp nutmeg1 wedge of briewheat entertaining crackersDirections:Remove and chop dates. Place in a small skillet with butter, Grand Marnier, and nutmeg.  Over low heat, [...]

Carmel Apple Cake

I have been craving apples and have more ideas on the horizon so stay tuned.  This cake exceeded my expectations.  And the carmel sauce got rave reviews.  The cake did not make it more than a few hours and I was thinking of making another. Ingredients for cake3/4 cup + 1 tbsp of unbleached all [...]

Artichoke Bruschetta

I love this appetizer.  My husband and kids love it too.  Easy to set out when entertaining. The recipe starts with simple ingredients. 1 cup of marinted artichoke hearts drained.1tbsp capers4 oz manchego cheese1 clove garlic12 pieces of crostini or toasted slices of baguette breadYou have two choices with preparation.  You can had chop or [...]

Little Miss Crumpet

This is my new favorite breakfast.  Super easy.1 crumpet (store bought) toasted1 tablespoon part skim riccota1 teaspoon honeyDirections; toast crumpet spread Ricotta over crumpetdrizzel with honey, I don’t know if I really use a teaspoon or less I just drizzle a bit on top.Green  ShellfishYellow NutsOrange Fish