Recently, we had the opportunity to visit Catoctin Creek Distilling Company in Purcellville, VA. I had read about the distillery and was interested in learning more about their products. We joined in one of their bottling sessions where you help bottle their award winning Roundstone Rye Whiskey. We are still commenting on how much we […]
Month: June 2015
Pepperoni Puff
I try to make everything from scratch, however, that is really not too practical. There are times when I search out the most convenient items that allow me to assemble a quick dish. Puff pastry is one of those items. You will never find me making puff pastry from scratch! That is one ingredient […]
Roast Chicken with Tuscan Style Beans
Looking for that perfect chicken dish to serve for dinner? This is a quick to prepare and make ahead meal. Everything is combined in the baking dish so the clean up is as easy as the preparation; key to entertaining when I plan a meal. There is nothing worse that spending so much time in […]
Hot Fudge Sauce
I have a habit of writing in all of my cookbooks, journals, and on my recipe cards – important information to note when making any recipe. I also have a book and assorted note cards listing each party we have had, what we served, photos of the table, amounts of all of the food served, number […]
Quick and Easy Taco Salads
I am a fan of a great taco salad. Years ago, you would have found me using a dried package of taco seasoning and adding it to ground beef to make the salad. Over the years, I have tried to cook everything organic and with the least amount of additives (farm to table), just like […]
Luscious Lime Pie
I have a fondness for key lime pie and my husband prefers cheesecake. So, the solution – luscious lime pie. I started with a graham cracker crust and revamped a cheesecake recipe for a pie. I added the rind and juice of one lime and I think I have a winning combination that everyone loves. The […]
Blueberry Chutney
Looking for that perfect accompaniment to pork, chicken or ham? Blueberry chutney is perfect to serve. It is also wonderful with soft cheeses on a cheese board with crackers. This will also take a turkey or ham sandwich over the top with flavor. Add a dollop on your favorite sandwich. I had an abundance of […]
Vegetable Rice Salad with Garlic Herb Dressing
I am always trying new salads. What inspired this salad was my trip to the grocery and finding gourney cheese with garlic and herbs (Boursin) on sale. I took that as a challenge to come up with a salad that would incorporate this cheese. Since it is a creamy cheese, I thought about a salad […]
Chocolate Toffee Brownies
I always like checking out the origin of certain foods. I think everyone has grown up eating brownies. With a bit of research I find that the original brownie was a request from a Chicago socialite, Bertha Palmer, whose husband owned the Palmer House Hotel. She asked the pastry chef for a dessert suitable for […]
Angry Mussels
We just love mussels. I have cooked them many different ways, my favorite recipe is my Angry Mussel recipe. We typically have mussels every Friday night for dinner during the summer months. I just serve a steaming pot of mussels with bread to dip in the sauce. Very casual, fun and delicious way to entertain and finish […]