We had ordered a peach crisp at one of our favorite restaurants. They accidentally brought us an apple-cranberry crumble and honestly, we weren’t mad. In fact, I promptly hunted down a recipe to make it at home. This one from Martha Stewart is a winner (naturally). Apple-Cranberry Crumble Found here 1 1/2 lbs apples (about […]
Recipes
Recipe | Meme’s Fruit Salad
A classic Hayley family recipe. Sandy shared this simple recipe with me on December 3, 2003 so I could make it for Kelly while we were living overseas. He asks for it every Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. Meme’s Fruit Salad 2 apples 2 oranges 2 bananas 1 small bottle of maraschino cherries, drained – reserve […]
Recipe | Grandma Alloway’s Cranberry Relish
I have loved this my entire life. Grandma Alloway finally gave me the recipe as a Christmas present in 2006. Grandma Alloway’s Cranberry Relish Written as she sent it to me. 2 medium apples 2 medium oranges 1 lb pkg whole cranberries (probably 12 oz size now!) 1 c of sugar (more to taste…we liked […]
Recipe | Pappardelle with Mushrooms
We love Eataly. This recipe, discovered in their monthly newsletter, is also something to love. The pappardelle pasta is perfect with the mushrooms, but I think a nice fettuccini would work as well. Pappardelle ai Funghi Found here 1 lb pappardelle 1 lb mixed mushrooms (such as porcini, cremini, oyster, shiitake or maitake), stems removed […]
Recipe | Beet, Mandarin and Farro Salad
Anytime beets are in season, you should make this salad. It’s perfect as a main dish or as a side. It’s just perfect. Beet, Mandarin Orange and Farro Salad Discovered here 3-4 small beets, trimmed 1 pkg Trader Joe’s 10-minute farro, cooked to instructions 2 T red-wine vinegar 1/4 medium red onion, finely chopped 1.5 […]
Recipe | Smoked Salmon Spread
Saw this recipe and instantly knew it would be awesome with salmon instead of trout. I was right and the rest is a delicious memory. Smoked Salmon Spread Inspired here 4 oz package smoked salmon 1/4 c sour cream 1/4 c nonfat plain Greek yogurt 2 T prepared horseradish 1/4 c chopped red onion 1/8 […]
Recipe | Broccoli Raisin Salad
This recipe is just a given for the holidays, but truthfully it’s good anytime of year. I often swap out the raisins for other dried fruit depending on what I do and don’t have in the pantry. Broccoli Raisin Salad Rediscovered here 4 c fresh broccoli florets 3/4 c golden raisins (dried cranberries are also […]
Recipe | Pimento Cheese Stuffed Peppers
I should have titled this: Make and Take to Every Party You Attend. This recipe is that good and that easy. Pimento Cheese Stuffed Peppers Discovered here Pimento cheese (your favorite store bought or homemade but who am I kidding – I totally bought premade because life is too busy and I still have a […]
Recipe | Tuna Nicoise
Perfect for a hot day or a low appetite day or just an I-don’t-want-to-cook day. Tuna Nicoise Vinaigrette recipe here 3/4 c extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 c fresh lemon juice 2 T Dijon mustard 1 t honey Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste Kosher salt, to taste Hard boiled eggs Boiled red potatoes Tuna, albacore […]
Recipe | Springfield Cashew Chicken
Nothing says wonderful college memories like a plateful of Springfield Style Cashew Chicken. This version isn’t the same, but I wasn’t interested in frying chicken and I wanted to include more vegetables. The sauce is key – thank goodness for Hopsing! Springfield Style Cashew Chicken 3 boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1″ cubes Hopsing Springfield […]