This is my favorite recipe for light, fluffy holiday dinner rolls for Thanksgiving. The recipe is from a cook who made these rolls daily in the kitchen of the Cumberland State Park restaurant in Tennessee. Our family enjoyed them so much that she shared her recipe with us. This recipe can easily be halved —...Read More
Toss a few toffee walnuts in green salads with roasted pears and gorgonzola, or place them in a bowl for guests to snack on. Toffee walnuts make great holiday gifts for friends and family! INGREDIENTS: 3 cups walnuts, shelled 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoon water 4 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon...Read More
These heavenly light biscuits are a cross between a dinner roll and a biscuit. Angel biscuits use a combination of yeast and baking powder for leavening. These are best served warm right out of the oven — but leftovers can be refreshed if warmed in the oven wrapped in foil. INGREDIENTS: 1 package (.25 ounce)...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 1 cup raw almonds 1 cup pecans 1 cup walnuts 1/4 cup shelled raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas) or sunflower seeds 1/3 cup pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons rosemary leaves, chopped 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika 1 teaspoon kosher salt METHOD: Preheat oven to 350°....Read More
INGREDIENTS: 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 cups blanched almonds 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed 1 to 3 small dried red chili peppers 2 generous pinches of sea salt METHOD: Add the olive oil and almonds to a hot saute pan. Saute and toast the almonds until golden brown, shaking the pan regularly to color...Read More
This oatmeal bread is exceptional and makes the best toast ever. Serve it warm with robust fall soups and stews or use it for making a toasted cheese sandwich. You’ll never want to go back to store-bought bread again. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup rolled old-fashioned oats (not instant) 2 cups boiling water 2 1/2 teaspoons salt...Read More
“These addictive puffs of pumpkin, which are a slight variation on a classic Bajan recipe, are slightly crispy on the outside—and melt-in-your-mouth soft on the inside. (My daughter, Sofia, says they’re “amazing!”) Though they’re a bit uneven looking — since it’s hard to form this batter into a perfect ball — they’ll win you and...Read More
This sweet, moist cornbread has a delicate aroma paired with the grainy texture of the cornmeal. These are utterly divine served piping hot with sliced fresh papaya and sweet butter as an unusual breakfast cake, toasted with butter, or as a bed for poached eggs. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup yellow cornmeal, preferably stone-ground 1 cup unbleached...Read More
An Italian classic of toasted bread topped with a savory topping, this bruschetta combines the epitome of summer flavors and makes a perfect light lunch or dinner on a warm night. It can also be used as a hearty appetizer that guests can assemble themselves and enjoy with a glass of wine. In true Tuscan...Read More
