Where should I start? I asked my Mom what she wanted me to make for Mother’s Day for Mead Meadow. Mom thought about it and told me she wanted me to make the Lemon Roll that her Mother used to make. This is where it gets interesting. I wish I had paid better attention. The…
Guacamole
Strong, simple fresh flavors are the key to a really good Guacamole. I only use tomatoes as a garnish, so they do not water down the guacamole. Sometimes, I put a Cracked Black Pepper Garnish (recipe attached) on the tomatoes. Ripe avocados are also key to the texture and flavor of a good guacamole. I…
Ginger Beer Margarita
I know a Ginger Beer Margarita may sound like a strange combination. If you like a “Dark and Stormy” (Ginger Beer and Rum), you will really like this Margarita. It is not too sweet and not to sour, it is just right. It is so right, that it may sneak up on you if you…
Carrot Cake with White Chocolate – Cream Cheese Icing
I have always loved carrot cake. I have used many recipes over the years, so I took the best part of each one and made it even better. This Carrot Cake with White Chocolate – Cream Cheese Icing is very moist because of the mandarin oranges soaked in rum. I love cream cheese icing, but,…
Rack of Lamb with Rosemary Herb Crust
We made this Rack of Lamb with roasted vegetables, you can put the roasted vegetables in the oven for 30 minutes before you put the lamb in, and they will both be ready at the same time. They both cook at the same temperature, bonus. You can coat the lamb with the crust ahead of…
Easter Tablescape 2017 at Mead Meadow
The Easter Table is set for Brunch at Mead Meadow. Special thanks to Cynthia Clainos for the beautiful runner, a very special birthday gift, from a very special friend. We love to use the Eco-Kids Egg Coloring Kit to color our eggs. It is a small company in Maine specializing in non-toxic art supplies for kids….
Smashed Potatoes with Chives
I made these Smashed Potatoes with Chives for a dinner with friends and they were serving steak. I needed to bring something that would transport easily and that I could finish when I got to their house. They are crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. They are delicious with beef, lamb and…
Waffles with White Sauce
These Waffles With White Sauce recipes are from two very dear friends, Sue and Kathy. Once you have made the waffles (the batter can also be used for pancakes), you will never buy a mix again. They are simple and delicious. The recipe is from Sue’s Mom and is a Troeger favorite. The White Sauce…
White Soda Bread
I was looking for an easy (non-yeast) Soda Bread to go with a Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner at our dear friend’s, Cindy and Nick. I was also making a bread pudding with dried fruits for dessert, and I wanted the bread to be simple, yet authentic. This White Soda Bread is so moist, so…
Corned Beef Hash
My Grandmother (Grandma Toots) was a fabulous cook, as a farm wife it was out of necessity. I remember one of the many favorite things that she would make was hash from leftover potatoes and roast beef. I always loved watching her grind the potatoes and roast beef. She used a grinder that attached to…