This recipe is from “The Lost Kitchen” Cookbook. The restaurant is in Freedom, ME and it is on my list of places to go. I have heard it is difficult to get a reservation but worth the wait. The soup is a little spicy and so easy to make, everything goes into the blender. It…
Root Vegetable Cobbler
We were in Adare, Ireland with very dear friends. Mark and I decided to make dinner, so I bought a cookbook. Mark and I sat down on a park bench while the others were sightseeing and decided what to make for dinner. I picked out this recipe for Root Vegetable Cobbler to go with the…
Roasted Beet, Blue Cheese Salad
You will notice a distinct, earthy aroma when you are roasting the beets, which is one of my favorite smells in the kitchen. This Roasted Beet, Blue Cheese Salad is a combination of your favorite lettuce, soft blue cheese, all dressed with a walnut oil vinaigrette, with just a little bit of fall in the…
Zucchini and Pine Nut Fritters
My favorite way to eat zucchini is in chocolate cake, but Zucchini and Pine Nut Fritters come in as my second favorite. The zucchini is grated raw, which preserves the fresh, green flavor. They are a lot like Potato Pancakes but with a softer interior, the fritters get their extra texture from the pine nuts…
Tomato, Strawberry and Mozzarella Salad
This Tomato, Strawberry and Mozzarella Salad is the perfect Summer side salad. Let’s start with the fact that it is easy. I used Backyard Farms Cocktail Tomatoes, just picked strawberries, and fresh mozzarella. The flavor is light and tomatoes and strawberries go so well together. The basil just adds to the freshness of the salad….
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…
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…
No Cook Cranberry Orange Relish
I make this No Cook Cranberry Orange Relish for Thanksgiving every year, no matter where I am. It is fresh, and as tart as you want it to be (less sugar, more tart). The color is beautiful on the table and I like it so much better than the canned cranberry sauce, no offense…
Chocolate Toffee Crunch
Chocolate Toffee Crunch is so quick and easy to make. Keep these ingredients in your pantry so you can make them at a moments notice, as they are a great last minute hostess gift. Perfect on their own or crumbled on vanilla ice cream. You will be amazed at how quickly they…
CARROT SALAD SAKE LEMON DRESSING
I made this Carrot Salad with Sake Lemon Dressing for a special dinner with friends, who also happen to have a Sake Brewery in Maine (Blue Current Sake). The heirloom carrots were still at the market and they are so beautiful and so delicious. I used a mandoline to make the slices very thin, but you…