For years, I have made waffles. This recipe is one of our favorites for those lazy weekends when you have time for a relaxed breakfast. This recipe makes waffles that are crisp on the outside and moist and delicious on the inside. Our favorite way to serve them is very traditional – butter and maple […]
Month: June 2015
Focaccia Bread
Focaccia is a flat oven-baked bread that is similar in style and texture to pizza dough. It is usually seasoned with olive oil, salt, and fresh herbs. It can also be topped with onions, cheeses, meats, and vegetables. My favorite way to serve Focaccia is with a side of olive oil for dipping. I cannot tell […]
Pulled Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Marinated Cucumbers
During the summer months, I just love to cook lighter meals for these hot days. These lettuce wraps are the perfect combination that can be made ahead and heated prior to serving. You can serve this wonderful chicken mixture in chilled lettuce cups. If you have those hungry fans in your kitchen, the pulled chicken is […]
Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Years ago, I remember my mother in law made this delicious blueberry cheesecake ice cream. I think she had just purchased an ice cream machine and was having a wonderful time with many new recipes. To make a long story short, my husband and I still remember when she made this ice cream. I searched […]
Macaroni Salad
Macaroni Salad is a summer staple. I am sure everyone has a family recipe or favorite recipe they make during the summer. There are so many variations to this basic salad. I even think that the term ‘macaroni’ has gone by the wayside in favor of pasta salad or other more intriguing names. However, I […]
Interesting Find – The Essential Table
I frequently attend food festivals, gourmet stores, emporiums and specialty food stores searching for interesting products that I can use in my recipes. This past weekend, I attended the Vintage Virginia Food and Wine Festival. I came across a new product that I am looking forward to using in upcoming recipes. Bethany and Beth the purveyors have developed an interesting […]
Summer Chicken or Cornell Chicken
Growing up in Western New York, there was only one recipe that I remember having every summer. That is this chicken recipe for grilled chicken also called Cornell Chicken. After searching the internet I found the origin of this recipe. This central New York specialty was invented by Dr. Robert Baker, a professor at New […]