Believe it or not we’re starting to see local corn in the markets. The farmers say the unusually mild spring got them off to an early start. Our good friend Becky brought this wonderful dish to a recent picnic and everyone wanted the recipe. Ingredients for Charred Corn Salad with Basil &…
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Recipe of the Week – Apple Bars
What to do with one or two left over apples? Make these oh so good apple bars. Ingredients • 1/2 cup melted butter • 1 cup white sugar • 1 egg • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1 cup apples – peeled, cored…
Recipe of the Week – Fruit Salad Parfaits
If you’re looking for a new way to entice your family to eat their fruits and vegetables, these salad parfaits may do the trick. They are pretty to look at and even better to taste! Ingredients 1 pkg. (6 oz.) baby spinach 4 cups assorted fruit, cut into bite-size pieces (i.e. banana, orange,…
Recipe of the Week – Chicken Piccata
This delightful chicken dish is perfect for an easy dinner for two. We like it with salad and wild rice as a side dish. Ingredients: • a 3/4-pound whole skinless boneless chicken breast, halved lengthwise • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 2 tablespoons dry white wine…
Recipe of the Week – Peach Crisp
Fresh ripe peaches are my favorite fruit and they are in season now. I love them so many ways but this crisp is near the top of the list. Of course, it tastes best served with vanilla ice cream Ingredients: 6 cups peaches, peeled and sliced (or canned peaches can be used) 1…
Recipe of the Week – Cranberry-Orange Baklava Pinwheels
I am always on a hunt for something new to try. I really look forward to the Pillsbury Bake Off recipes. They’re generally fun and easy. We made these little treats from their new cookbook for Thursday’s breakfast and everyone loved them. Ingredients: 1 box Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box 2 tablespoons…
Recipe of the Week – Lemon Liqueur
Now that the warmer weather is here, how about a recipe that’s fail-safe, easy, and yields a treat that’s oh-so delicious? The hardest part of making this lemon liqueur is waiting for the peels to steep, but your patience will be rewarded. As a special summer treat, a little of this lemony goodness turns a glass…
Recipe of the Week – Grilled Asparagus and Grilled Asparagus Soup
The Asparagus in our little patch is leaping out of the ground and we’re using it every way we can – steamed, in quiches and salads. We love it quickly grilled and if you have any left over (seldom happens here), you can make a delightful spring soup. Ingredients: 1 ½ lb.…
Recipe of the Week – Andy‘s Special Chicken
No ski trip is complete with out this wonderful chicken dish made by our son-in-law. Don’t be put off by the curry and spinach. It’s a great family dish even the youngest kids gobble it up. Chicken Curry Florentine 2 boxes frozen chopped spinach 3-4 chicken breasts cut into strips (or tenders) 1/2 cup mayo…
Recipe of the Week – Easy Oreo Truffles
In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Oreos, we thought you would enjoy this wonderfully easy and oh so good recipe. Ingredients: 1 pkg. (8oz.) cream cheese (softened) 1 pkg. Oreo cookies finely crushed, (about 4 ¼ cups) – not double stuffed. They taste good but will not work in this recipe. 1 – 8…