The classic Nicoise is a salad composed of tomatoes, tuna, hard boiled eggs, Nicoise olives and anchovies dressed with a vinaigrette. But who says that when you are tired after working all day, the temperature is rising and you want … Continue reading
INGREDIENTS 6 1-inch slices of french bread 4 ounces of cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup orange marmalade 3 eggs 3/4 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon Dash of ground nutmeg 2 tablespoons butter or margarine DIRECTIONS Stuffed French … Continue reading
Oh my, this is such a delicious and easy recipe that makes a great dinner out of summer’s fresh bounty. This recipe could be easily converted to a vegetarian salad. I’ve not had any success growing tomatoes in Arkansas this … Continue reading
Many years ago, we were at a “Dish to Pass”. One of the salads was the just the tastiest and easiest salad I’ve ever had. I try to keep a dish of it in my fridge since just … Continue reading
This is the sauce we serve with the puffed pastry wrapped asparagus spears. INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter, (we use an organic, natural peanut butter made with just peanuts and a bit of salt) 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1/3 … Continue reading
Since corn and cilantro are on our minds, here is a great salsa with TONS of flavor. INGREDIENTS 1 cup cooked corn kernels 1 tomato, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, minced 1 tablespoon red onion, chopped 1 tablespoon cilantro, minced 1 … Continue reading
Isn’t it great that we can get fresh sweet corn all year long? Our local supermarket, Wegman’s, has corn that is almost as tasty in February as homegrown in August. And I love corn in almost anything. These pancakes give … Continue reading
We serve a lot of salads at The White Oak Inn and I’m always trying to come up with new combinations. I want them to both look pretty and taste good, as well as have interesting textures when you eat … Continue reading
This time of year the tomatoes from the garden are arriving fast and furious. My husband planted a lot of Roma this season and I can barely keep up with making sauce. This is not a recipe per se, but … Continue reading
I’m posting this recipe as a Mothers Day tribute to a very special lady. Not my own mom. A lady who never had children of her own. But someone whose life was dedicated to mothering just the same. My very … Continue reading