Category Archives: Recipes

Some of our favorite recipes.

Sesame Lemon Scallops

This asian inspired scallop and pasta dish is packed with bold flavors of sesame and lemon.  Easy to make, but delicious to eat, this recipe is sure to be one of your favorites.     1 tablespoon sesame seeds 8 … Continue reading

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Vegetable Risotto

  Summer brings in a beautiful bounty of fresh vegetables.  Today we are cooking a vegetable risotto with items we got out of the garden today.     2 green apples, cored and thinly sliced Freshly squeezed juice of a lemon 2 … Continue reading

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Molasses Drop Cookies

As a small child I remember working with my grandparents to make molasses.  During the winter, we would take molasses and blend it with butter to put over hot biscuits, but that is another story.  Below is my grandmother’s recipe … Continue reading

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Corn on the Cob with a twist

We love corn on the cob. When I bring home corn, I usually get a lot of ears and then cook it multiple times during the week.  If you love fresh corn during the summer, but want to give it a … Continue reading

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Grilled Nectarine Wraps

  I have a few leftover nectarines from the Raspberry Nectarine Pie.  Have you ever put a nectarine on the grill?  Grilling them brings out the sweetness.  This grilled nectarine wrap makes a great starter for any summer party. While the … Continue reading

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Marinated Olives

Marinated olives make a great snack or a appetizer for your table.  An easy finger food, this recipe with its blend of flavors is easy and can be kept in the refrigerator for months.  The oil that they are marinated … Continue reading

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Champagne Cake

    Here is a blast from the past, the Champagne Cake. This cake was extremely popular in the 50s, but  you rarely see it anymore.  This pretty pink cake is kept chilled until served.  Refreshing and delicious, not only can … Continue reading

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Raspberry Nectarine Pie

I have been at the farm this morning. The ingredients readily available usually inspire a revelation of something that I have not done in awhile. As I was growing up in the summer fruits were in abundance coming out of the orchards. … Continue reading

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Rack of Lamb

    When entertaining it is wonderful to serve a dish that does not trap you in the kitchen away from your guests.  Rack of lamb is easy to do and it makes a very elegant dish for your guests … Continue reading

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Roasted Peppers with Olives Capers and Marjoram

  Bright and colorful, sweet and savory. an excellent combination for any dish. We love the flavor of roasted peppers and the marriage of the peppers, marjoram, olives, and capers are an excellent choice to showcase them. This colorful plate … Continue reading

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