This is, I suppose, a treasured family recipe. For my entire life, both my mother and my aunt often waxed poetic about the favored meal of their childhood. Waffles and Hash. We were regaled at family meals about the tradition of having Waffles and Hash for Sunday night dinner. Any mention of family food traditions with these two always includes waffles and hash dinners. … [Read more...] about Waffles and Hash (Chicken Hash with Cider Gravy)
Breakfast And Brunch
Chocolate Biscuits
I love biscuits in all forms, and have myself developed many permutations, from fresh corn, to blueberry, to pimento cheese. But with the sweetheart holiday coming up, I thought I’d try my hand at a rich, chocolate version. Bake up a batch of these babies for someone special and you’ll make your way onto their heart. These biscuits don’t rise as high a standard buttermilk … [Read more...] about Chocolate Biscuits
Omelets in the Bag
Bag omelets, as we call them, are a favorite project for my family. The family legend behind this is that my Dad was watching some sort of hunting and fishing outdoor program on a Sunday afternoon and they demonstrated these as a campfire cooking idea. Dad called my Mom into watch, and they were so intrigued, they made them that night. Well, they couldn’t stop talking about … [Read more...] about Omelets in the Bag
Hot Chocolate Pops
I was in a very fancy grocery store and saw a lovely, beautifully wrapped box of hot chocolate-on-a-stick. My first thought was “I can do that.” And those babies with their cellophane and ribbon and fancy label were selling for $10 apiece. Yea, I can do much better than that. These pops are basically block of chocolate ganache on a stick. You can flavor … [Read more...] about Hot Chocolate Pops
Butternut Brioche
You are going to want a loaf of this around the house during the Thanksgiving holiday. It is beautiful, autumnal and something of an achievement to show your friends and family. It is great spread with butter. Fig, Bourbon and Vanilla Bean Jam is a real treat. It is gorgeous toasted, and makes amazing leftover turkey sandwiches. Let me assure you, I am … [Read more...] about Butternut Brioche
