Wild rice plus ham plus cream of mushroom soup add up to one very satisfying dish. Try it whenever you are in the mood for warmth, comfort, and the nostalgia of days gone by. My aunt who lives in Minnesota, in the same town where my mother graduated high school, gave me a copy of the local church cookbook. It has a whole section of … Continue reading Ham and Mushroom Wild Rice Hot Dish
Sweetened with maple syrup and a modest amount of brown sugar, this pie features a rich medley of pecans, almonds, and walnuts. It was lovely to spend some extended time in the kitchen over the Thanksgiving holiday. A few months ago I started a new part-time job working at a school. Though I enjoy the challenge, working more hours outside the home has left me … Continue reading Pecan Maple Nut Pie
A flavor-packed blend of garlic and fresh parsley adds punch to these chimichurri chicken drumsticks. Keep the oven off and the kitchen cool by cooking the chicken in your slow cooker before it sizzles on the grill. Fresh parsley is an ingredient I often overlook, but I decided it was time to let it shine and grabbed a leafy bunch to make chimichurri sauce again. … Continue reading Chimichurri Chicken Drumsticks
Twirl up some veggies (and bacon if you like) to make rosettes that add to a lovely brunch experience with this savory egg tart. The polenta crust can even be gluten free if you select the proper cornmeal. Flowers make food prettier, do they not? Recently I’ve enjoyed seeing the many ways that flowers can garnish a springtime dish. If you like floral garnishes too, don’t miss my … Continue reading Savory Rosette Brunch Tart with Polenta Crust
Brown sugar glazed cinnamon rolls hearken back to a simpler time, when most households had a baking schedule. Taste one and realize why home baked sweet rolls still merit their own day of the week. Though I haven’t shared about my mother and grandmother for a while, I remain thankful for these two remarkable, faithful women who continue to influence me in matters of faith and … Continue reading Upside Down Cinnamon Rolls
Delicate crepes infused with aromatic pandan and coconut make a lovely brunch for springtime celebrations. Topping them with edible flowers is optional, yet adds an elegant touch of natural color and beauty. Two things I love are crêpes and violets, so putting them together on a plate made for a happy day. April showers have given us an abundance of wild violets this year. While some people might want … Continue reading Pandan Crepes with Coconut Sauce
Swirls and Spice 