Cabbage with Pancetta and Wine

Braised Cabbage with Pancetta Ingredients 1 cabbage (1 pound) 2 Tbsp. pure olive oil 1 small carrot (2 ounces), cut into ¼-inch dice 1 small yellow onion (5 ounces), peeled, cut into ¼-inch dice 4 oz fried pancetta 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves ¾ cup slightly sweet Riesling or Gewürztraminer wine 2 tsp. salt ~…

Easy Tamale Casserole

Everyone wants an easy recipe for this time of  year. If you have leftover chicken, turkey or some hamburger in the freezer, then this is the recipe for you. Cut in half for a 9×9 pan. This also travels well for a potluck. Easy Tamale Casserole Ingredients Sauce: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup minced…

Brussels Sprouts Gratin

Brussel Sprouts Gratin With Thanksgiving really close I wanted to try a recipe that would incorporate a good vegetable. I found this recipe on line and had to try it. It is very tasty, why not try it on your table soon? I cannot wait to make it in the summer with my garden sprouts. Ingredients…

Kale with Ricotta Salad

Kale and Ricotta Salata Salad Kale makes wonderful salads, and I still had some in the garden that has not froze yet. If you look in your grocery store there should be choices of some good kale now. 1 bunch of kale (any kind will do fine) 1 big shallot, chopped fine Juice of a…

Round Pond Citrus Syrups

After just coming back from a trip to Napa Valley and visiting the Round Pond Olive farm, I had to bring back some of everything they make. Here is a recipe using the fabulous blood orange syrup (leftover from their blood orange olive oil making) roundpond.com WATERCRESS, BLOOD ORANGE & GRAPEFRUIT SALAD Ingredients For the…

Pumpkin Pie White Hot Chocolate

Pumpkin Pie with White Chocolate I had leftover pumpkin from a previous recipe and knew I had to try this one. It is just as good as it sounds, the pumpkin shines through the white chocolate for a wonderful taste! Pumpkin Pie White Hot Chocolate Should make 4 servings Ingredients: 3 cups whole milk 1…