RECIPE OF THE WEEK     DERBY PIE It is Kentucky Derby week and what better recipe than Derby Pie, first created and served in 1950 by the Melrose Inn in Prospect, Kentucky. Although the original recipe is a big secret, this … Continue reading →

Whether for breakfast or dessert, the spices in this flavorful easy treat make it delicious anytime.  2 cups flour 2 cups sugar  2 t cinnamon (I use 1 ¼ t cinnamon, ½ allspice and ¼ ground cloves) 1 stick butter … Continue reading →

Recipe • 2 tablespoons EV olive oil • 2T chopped fresh thyme • Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper (we love lots of coarse pepper) • 1 pound (450g) tomatoes, (8 small or 4 medium-sized) I always double or triple … Continue reading →

      Need a quick snack or hors d’oeuvre? Or great for dipping into eggs at breakfast! You probably have everything but maybe the sesame sticks. Can’t go wrong with bacon and cheese!  1 cup grated Parmesan 2 teaspoons garlic … Continue reading →

RECIPE OF THE WEEK Almond Butter Torte Looking for a quick and easy chewy almondy dessert of coffee cake?  This fits the bill perfectly!  It can also feature other toppings like dried cherries or blueberries…or…. ½ cup very soft butter … Continue reading →

RECIPE OF THE WEEK We have a great idea for a quick Lenten supper…our Greek Quiche!  One of our guests today… of Greek heritage, said that it was the most delicious he had ever had! Greek Quiche – Spinach & … Continue reading →

SIN CAKE  Flourless Chocolate Cake Preheat oven to 375 15 oz chocolate chips 1 stick + 2 ½ T butter 6 egg yolks 1 c sugar 8 egg whites 5 ½ T sugar 1 T rum extract ¾ t vanilla … Continue reading →

Breakfast, dinner or just because they in the refrigerator! Rosemary Roasted “Accordion” Potatoes are delicious. An Ina Garten favorite that we tweaked a bit! We have shared this recipe with so many guests already and it is always a hit! … Continue reading →

This is our favorite and VERY easy, moist, chocolatey cake!! Dark Chocolate Cake 2 c flour 2 c sugar ¾ c cocoa ½ t salt 1 t baking powder 2 t baking soda 1 c oil 1 c milk 1 … Continue reading →