Tag: Eggs

Dutch Baby Pancake

What a week. Following a trip to the coast, a Valentine’s Day cooking extravaganza and a quiet President’s Day break, Shrove Tuesday has arrived without me giving a thought to the pancakes that are expected..

A slice of Lemon Meringue Pie, topped with No Weep Meringue, served on a white dessert plate.

Lemon Meringue Pie

The filling for this Lemon Meringue Pie focuses on the fresh tartness of the lemon. Bright and tangy, it sets a perfect contrast to the soft, sweet cloud of meringue on top. Nestled in a flaky golden pastry this pie is sure to be a family favorite.

Meringue That Won’t Weep

No one likes sticky beads forming on top of their pie, or a damp sticky layer between pie filling and topping, especially after making the effort to create something special. Aunt Hen had a solution. She discovered Meringue That Won’t Weep and she still loved to share the recipe with friends and family well into her eighties.

Whole Cherry Clafouti in serving dish on vintage cloth

Cherry Clafouti

Clafouti. Don’t you love that word? It is pronounced klah – foo – tee. It is French, of course, a country-french dessert from the Limousin region made from fresh fruit, traditionally cherries, and a crepe-like batter. It is similar to a fruity pancake or a Dutch Baby though generally less […]

An Easter Bread Braid studded with Easter eggs beside a bowl of dyed Easter eggs.

Cardamom Citrus Easter Bread

The recipe for this festive Easter bread was developed over the years as I borrowed a bit from here, another thought from there, and arrived at a pretty braided loaf that has become a family tradition. Made from a soft flavorful yeast dough, Cardamom Citrus Easter Braid is drizzled with sweet icing and decorated with dyed Easter eggs.

A Swedish Pancake folded with jam inside and sprinkled with powdered sugar. A fruit salad of mandarin sections and grapes is served on the side.

Swedish Pancakes – A Quality Choice for Breakfast

Swedish pancakes are a bit different than your ordinary pancake. More like a crepe, they are often filled with butter and jam, or dusted with powdered sugar. Compared to regular pancakes, making Swedish pancakes may seem like a lot of work. When considering the quality of the pancake, however, I think you will find they are well worth it

Arugula and Ham Strata served in a 9"x13" casserole dish.

Arugula and Ham Strata

Put this tasty egg casserole together in the evening, then pop it in the oven when you wake up the next morning. Arugula and Ham Strata will soon fill the house with a pleasant aroma and provide a warm and nourishing breakfast as your family climbs out of bed to begin a new day.

A slice of Spanish Omelet (Tortilla Española) on a white plate with a whole Spanish Omelet and loaf of bread in the background.

Spanish Omelet – Catalonia Dreaming

Begin a long distance exploration of Spain with a traditional Spanish Omelet, or Tortilla Española. It all starts with eggs, potatoes, and olive oil. In time you’ll have a lovely flat omelet, much like a frittata, prepared on the stovetop and finished in the oven. Perfect for breakfast, dinner or cut into small pieces as an appetizer.

Peanut Butter Fudge Egg covered with Chocolate Fondant and decorated with icing flowers

Peanut Butter Fudge Easter Eggs

Earlier this month a friend invited me to join her in taking a Ukrainian Egg decorating class. The class was offered at Pomeroy Living History Farm. I was intrigued. I always enjoy visiting Pomeroy Farm and Ukrainian Pysanka Eggs are beautiful. What’s more the art of Pysanka has a certain […]

Chocolate Chip Meringue Cookies on a plate

Chocolate Chip Meringue Cookies

If you crave cookies but don’t mind passing on dense buttery richness, try these light, sweet Chocolate Chip Meringue Cookies. They consist of just the basics: sugar, chocolate and nuts, held together in a meringue cloud. Meringue Cookie Occasions The holidays are over. We have just followed a celebration featuring […]