Traditional flavor of pumpkin pie atop a creamy vanilla bean cheesecake with a homemade graham cracker crust. Dont forget the whipped cream! I have pumpkin coming out of my ears! Our pumpkin plant was out of control. I planted pumpkins this year, because I wanted my son to be activly involved in my gardening. The…
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Pork Schnitzel
Tender and juicy pork loin coated in a crispy breading. Pairs perfectly with mash potatoes, pork gravy and a sweet yet tangy purple sauerkraut.
Ham Pot Pie
Large chunks of ham, carrots, onions and celery in a flavorful condensed cream of chicken gravy. Enveloped by a flakey buttery crust and baked to a golden brown perfection. Fall has come to Portland! My Instagram feed is filling up with pictures of apples, soups and pumpkin spice everything! The colder weather has me curled…
Oh So Sweet Potato Pie
Flaky crust , thick and creamy sweet potato filling topped with a fluffy marshmallow cream. The crust really adds great balance to the sweet potato and sugary topping. Here is a new take on your yam bake! A cross between sweet potato pie and baked yams topped with marshmallows. We are about to head into…
Mini Yogurt Tart
A granola crust with crushed walnuts. Filled with honey sweetened whole greek yogurt, and topped with fresh berries. Mom came to visit this week! And breakfast was ready for when she arrived. It worked out perfect. Filled us up and fueled our day full of chasing kids and shopping until we dropped. I had never…
Roasted Garlic Gnocchi
Soft pillows of potato gnocchi, lightly seared and tossed in apple cider vinegar and honey with caramelized onions and cabbage. My first experience with gnocchi taught me that there are no rules with what you can add to this dish. I had gnocchi for the first time at a friend’s restaurant in northern Italy and…
Preserves Pull-Apart Loaf
I am sure you have heard, seen or even tried monkey bread. Bits of left over dough, tossed in cinnamon sugar and thrown into a bowl to be baked to an gooey pull apart perfection. This recipe is a similar idea but uses fruit preserves and a loaf pan. It makes for a minimally messy…
Zesty Lemon Pepper Shrimp and Cauliflower Salad
Riced and roasted cauliflower, cucumbers, fresh tomatoes, finely diced red onions, and lemon zest. Tossed together with chicken broth, and topped lemon pepper grilled shrimp and a spoonfull of whole Greek yogurt. Want a summer salad that is bursting with color and flavor? Here it is! I ran across a pair of beautifully vibrant purple…
Fresh Tuna Steak Salad
Fresh grilled tuna steaks. Cubed and combined with whole Greek yogurt, fresh dill, diced peppers, cherry tomatoes and served up on Belgian endives. Sprinkle with a little salt and top with dill pickled onions and a side of radish watermelons for a kick of flavor. If you want a little more crunch to your salad….
Seasonal Fig and Goat Cheese Pizza
Crispy monzerella covered pizza crust topped with fresh peppery arugala, juicy figs, smooth and creamy goat cheese, tangy dill pickled onions, crushed walnuts and a drizzle of balsamic reduction. I have been looking everywhere for figs and until now they alluded me. I was driving my son home from school and there was a box…
Shrimp and Cheddar Grits
Cheesy white cheddar grits topped with spicy shrimp, roasted potatoes and corn, tossed in a Cajun butter sauce. I had an interview for a company called Cozymeal and this meal was part of the interview process. If you have not heard of the company, you are missing out! Look them up when you have a…
Fresh Fruit Galette
Easiest pie you will ever make! Seriously, if you have never made a pie before, or just simply suck at baking, galette me tell you, you need to try this recipe! Sorry for the pun, but I had to! ? When I was little, my mother had me involved in 4-H cooking classes. I remember…
Salmon and Barley Bento
Spicy cajun salmon, barley and a bounty of vegetables. I am trying to keep this week’s lunch prep to a minimum. I see the value in meal prep, but I get bored easily and don’t like to eat the same thing everyday. I don’t mind some similarities day to day, but cannot imagine eating broccoli…
Watermelon Aqua Fresca
Refreshing f watermelon purée with a squeeze of lime, sprig of mint and a splash of soda water. No additional sugar, just refreshing, natural sweetness. Pool My kids love shaved ice, but I don’t like all the sugar and unnatural food coloring. This has been a great alternative that they love! Relatively easy to make…
Crab Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms
A mixture of crab and cream cheese enveloped in a vibrant zucchini blossom, dipped in tempura batter and fried. Served with a spicy, yet sweet, chili sauce. A fresh, rich take on the traditional crab rangoon. If you are lucky, you have a bountiful crop of zucchini blossoms, as I do. At times you may…
One Sheet Pan Breakfast
Golden roasted potatoes, sweet potato fries, apple gouda sausages, fresh kale from the garden and over easy eggs. Baked on a parchment lined sheet pan, this makes for a tasty and easy to clean up meal. Talk about tasty! The apple gouda sausages and sweet potatoes really made this dish for me. The fresh taste…
Fresh Cherry Cheesecake Tart
A homemade graham cracker crust, filled with a creamy, and slightly sweet, cheese filling. Add a hhint of vanilla and fresh squeezed lemon juice before topping with fresh pitted cherries. Have you ever had fresh cherries on top of a cheesecake before? We served this dessert at a dinner party with friends, and they were…
French Dip Sandwiches
Beef rump roast cooked in a water bath using the sous vide method. Marinated in fresh rosemary, black pepper, garlic, onions, butter and salt. Thinly sliced and placed on a sour dough roll with melted havarti cheese. Served with a side of horseradish cream and broth for dipping. Summer is a time when cooking doesn’t…