Appetizers

21 06, 2015

Avocado Bruschetta Accented with Summer Garden Favorites

2023-03-02T17:50:56+00:00Cooking Blog, Recipes|

With avocados, strawberries, radishes, and tomatoes abundant this time of year, I decided to combine them to make this colorful summer bruschetta.  I know it is not your traditional bruschetta, but trust me, the combinations of texture and flavors are winners. I started by roasting some fresh garlic, which is easy.  Just peel away ...[ get the full recipe ]

3 05, 2015

Chicken Pot Pie Popovers

2023-03-02T17:52:53+00:00Cooking Blog, Recipes|

Serves at least 4 This is a recipe that works great with a rotisserie chicken from the store.  If you don't have time to make the popovers, then just serve this as a thick soup.  Add some toasty French bread, and you will have a great meal!  You can also substitute leftover turkey if ...[ get the full recipe ]

3 02, 2015

A New Twist on Au Gratin Potatoes (aka Scalloped Potatoes)

2023-03-02T17:58:06+00:00Cooking Blog, Recipes|

I love potatoes, don't you?  Adding cream (or milk) and butter only makes them better.  When I was growing up, I always loved my mom's scalloped potatoes, which I later learned are also called au gratin potatoes.  Mom's version was very simple:  thinly sliced potatoes, milk, butter, salt and pepper.  No cheese.  I have ...[ get the full recipe ]

5 11, 2014

Polenta, Bacon, and Gouda Stuffed Peppers (Recipe)

2023-03-02T18:01:35+00:00Recipes|

Ingredients 12-15 jalapenos or mini-bell peppers (or a combination) 1/2 cup quick cooking polenta 1 1/4 cups milk 5 slices bacon 1/2 cup grated smoked gouda 1/2 tsp. salt Instructions Slice off 1/3 of each pepper (lengthwise from stem to tip) exposing inner cavity Use a grapefruit spoon or paring knife to carefully remove the ...[ get the full recipe ]

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