Category Archives: Recipes

Some of our favorite recipes.

Roasted Cauliflower

Sometimes in a quest to experience a blend of flavors, we ignore the most simple and pure flavors. We sometimes forget that a recipe does not have to be complicated, or contain a lot of ingredients, to be tasty. Roasted … Continue reading

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Asparagus and Peppers with Goat Cheese

    Asparagus is a wonderful vegetable that is low in calories but high in vitamins and minerals. It is high in fiber and has natural diuretic properties, not to mention that it tastes great as well. I love them … Continue reading

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Lemon Glazed Carrots

This time of year is my favorite, not only because it is warmer, but also that I get to spend lots of time in the fields harvesting fresh vegetables and fruits.  This week I picked 50 lbs of blackberries and … Continue reading

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Refrigerator Potato Rolls

  I just put the dough for refrigerator potato rolls in the refrigerator to rise.  These are easy and flexible dinner rolls and the dough can be made in advance and kept in the refrigerator for 1-3 days.  Try putting … Continue reading

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Basil Gimlet and Basil Syrup

So it is almost the weekend and while it is not officially summer until July 21st, the late days of Spring have delivered us some fresh basil and a Friday mood for a great cocktail. For those of you who … Continue reading

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Chicken Kiev

Maybe this one is just a blast from the past for me, but I remember fashionable people in the 70s serving Chicken Kiev at dinner parties. Some research suggested that this dish was at it’s heyday in the late 60s … Continue reading

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Strawberry Pie

As I was driving over the grade this morning into the flat farmlands the wonderful smell of strawberries being harvested wafted into my car. I love fresh strawberries, so I am very lucky to be able to get them fresh … Continue reading

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Glazed Pork Chops

  When I go to the butcher I like to have him cut some chops for me 1 inch to 1 1/4 inch thick.  My friend Janine gave me a recipe for glazed boneless pork chops that has a blend … Continue reading

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Broken Glass Salad

  For our retro recipe of the week we wanted something summery,cool, light and refreshing so we chose a broken glass salad.  Certainly not gourmet cuisine, but most retro favorites were not.  I know there will be some of you … Continue reading

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Onions In Your Burger

If you like cooked onions on your burger, try cooking it inside of the burger, not in pieces but as a whole slice.  The onion will cook inside and the juices will keep your burger juicer even if you like … Continue reading

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