Aug 31, 2017

Bacon Mushroom Sauerkraut Frittata

I was looking for a recipe to use up some mushrooms and sauerkraut. I find a Mushroom Sauerkraut Frittata recipe which I tweaked a bit.



Aug 30, 2017

Betefour Eid Cookies

I was looking for a dessert recipe in honor of Eid al-Adha for social hour this week. Amira's Pantry web site suggested Betefour cookies, so I made them.



Aug 20, 2017

Mini Appetizer Cheeseburger Pies

I signed up to bring an appetizer to youth group. I had made some cheeseburger appetizer bites a couple of years ago, but decided to try a different recipe.  (This makes 48 small appetizers.)




Feta Bean Spinach Salad

I saw a Feta Bean Salad recipe that looked interesting, so I made it. (I had to substitute black beans for chickpeas, but you could use either type.)

 

Aug 18, 2017

Peach and Cherry Shortbread Bars

I wanted a dessert for Sunday that would use peaches. I found an interesting recipe at Smitten Kitchen, and made Peach and Cherry Shortbread Bars.



Smoked Salmon Spinach Pasta

I was looking for a light dinner for one using smoked salmon. I also had spinach, feta, and fresh mozzarella in the refrigerator. I came up with this Smoked Salmon Spinach Pasta.



Aug 17, 2017

Focaccia with Feta, Rosemary, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

So I needed bread, and my sourdough starter wanted to play. Doug's traveling, and there is feta and sun-dried tomatoes in the refrigerator. So I made a Golden Focaccia with Feta and Sun-Dried Tomatoes


Aug 15, 2017

Cherry Hand Pies

I wanted to bake something for Doug and Alex to have at the start of their camping trip to the Grand Tetons. I also had been thinking about last month's BakeAlong at King Arthur, so I made Cherry Hand Pies.


Aug 12, 2017

Fresh Peach Ice Cream

We were having Alex and Amanda over, so we decided to make fresh peach ice cream. This is the recipe Doug made.



Caprese Salad

I wanted another appetizer to go with a fancy dinner, and I had a new jar of sun dried tomatoes. I decided a Caprese Salad with Sun-Dried tomatoes would be work.



Aug 11, 2017

Pecan Tuiles

I saw a mention of tuiles on the Internet, and then decided I needed to back some with my pecan meal. After some searching and some adjusting, I came up with this recipe.



Aug 6, 2017

Sun-dried Tomato and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms

I was looking for a stuffed mushroom recipe, and found this one on Smitten Kitchen. I've adapted it a bit - the original recipe made too much stuffing for the smaller button mushrooms.


Aug 1, 2017

Bacon Spinach Quiche with a Triscuit Crust

I was wanting something lighter for dinner, AND I wanted to use a new-to-me pie pan. I came up with a tofu quiche with a Triscuit-based crust.