I absolutely adore a good buttermilk biscuit. And I’ve gotten pretty good at making them. It may be the thing I am asked to cook for friends and family the most. I make them in bulk and keep them in the freezer. At a holiday brunch, I am famous for my biscuit bars – several types of biscuits, homemade jams, flavored butters and gravies in chafing dishes. I make biscuits … [Read more...] about Cheese Bomb Biscuits
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Mulled Clementines
I will admit, this idea comes from Instagram – but I don’t remember the source. I saw this in the frantic lead up to Christmas cooking and I was intrigued but didn’t really pay that much attention. Until I finalized my menu for Christmas day brunch and realized I needed something fruity on the table. Now, admittedly this is fruit soaked in wine, but it is the holidays after … [Read more...] about Mulled Clementines
Parmesan Dutch Baby with Roasted Tomatoes, Arugula and Basil Vinaigrette
A Dutch baby is always so much fun to serve. Partly because the name is so cute, but also because the puffy batter is easy to make and can be taken in so many different flavor directions. For years, I only ever had sweet Dutch babies for breakfast or brunch, maybe filled with fruit and berries and drizzled with maple syrup. I soon decided they are the perfect vehicle for … [Read more...] about Parmesan Dutch Baby with Roasted Tomatoes, Arugula and Basil Vinaigrette
Zucchini Cheddar Loaf
To be honest, I lean toward a savory zucchini bread more than the sweet version. Don’t get me wrong, I do love a Zucchini Lime Drizzle Cake, but the savory version slathered with butter and rich with cheese really get me. And this version is really easy to make with a lot of flavor pay off. It is dense in the best way, with slivers of zucchini throughout and little pops of … [Read more...] about Zucchini Cheddar Loaf
Fresh Strawberry Pecan Crumb Cake
I gorge on strawberries when they are in season, and rarely eat them when they are not, which makes them a special seasonal treat. I eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner, out of hand in in all sorts of treats. This rich and tender crumb cake is a fantastic way to add strawberries to breakfast, though in all honesty this could also be a dessert with a scoop of ice cream, or … [Read more...] about Fresh Strawberry Pecan Crumb Cake
