Christmas Morning (Baked) Eggs
Christmas Morning Eggs are quick and easy to prepare – and oh, so scrumptious! I can’t recall a Christmas morning without them. The Clayton family has been eating these fabulous baked eggs on Christmas morning since my brother Jim and I were little kids. I always joke and say my mom invented this recipe to… Read more »
Convent Pie (Cheese Soufflé with Pasta)
Light and airy, Convent Pie is basically a scrumptious cheese soufflé with pasta inside! As my friends and family can tell you, I LOVE cheese. It’s definitely one of my four main food groups! And, to me there’s nothing better than cheese soufflé. Light, airy, super cheese-y. My husband Robert’s Italian, so he loves just… Read more »
Roasted Carrot Soufflé
Scrumptious Roasted Carrot Soufflé is full of buttery carrot flavor, with just the right amount of sweetness. It’s easy to prepare, too – just blend and bake! No beating or folding of egg whites required. Robert loves carrots and I’m always looking for new and creative ways to serve them. A few months ago, our… Read more »
Leek Gratin
Leek Gratin – easy to prepare, full of flavor, and great year round on special days, from Easter to Thanksgiving! I love this Leek Gratin recipe, which is straight from mom’s recipe box. What’s not to love – it’s comprised of hard boiled eggs, leeks sautéed in butter and a creamy Parmesn-Cheddar cheese sauce. Yum!… Read more »
Caramel Cheesecake Apples
Caramel Cheesecake Apples combine together two of my favorite sweet treats – caramel apples and cheesecake – into one scrumptious dessert. Easy enough for every day, elegant enough for entertaining! Years ago, I was given a recipe for apples that were stuffed with a cheesecake mixture and then baked. They were delicious and I made… Read more »
Crustless Southwestern Chicken Pie
Super quick and easy to prepare, Crustless Southwestern Chicken Pie is perfect for busy day dinner. Oh, and it’s super delicious, too! It’s Fall, and I don’t know about you, but my schedule gets even busier this time of year. So, now is when I lean toward dishes that can be assembled quickly, with minimal… Read more »
Baked Eggs in Tomatoes with Easy Blender Hollandaise Sauce
Baked Eggs in Tomatoes with Easy Blender Hollandaise Sauce is a scrumptious, colorful, vegetarian alternative to eggs benedict, and is perfect for a special breakfast or brunch! This recipe for Baked Eggs in Tomatoes came from good friend and fabulous cook Lou Raders. She created it when she was hosting a baby shower for her… Read more »
Chilled Lemon Soufflés
Adding gelatin to these Chilled Lemon Soufflés allows them to be prepared ahead of time, so no last minute whipping and folding to create this refreshing and impressive dessert! There’s nothing like a cool, fresh lemon-y dessert to end a spring or summer meal. Various versions of these Chilled Lemon Soufflés have been around for… Read more »
Sausage, Cheese and Hash Brown Strata
Easy enough for a casual weekend breakfast and elegant enough for an Easter brunch, this Sausage, Cheese and Hash Brown Strata will be your new go-to dish – and it’s gluten free! For the past few years, my husband Robert and I have invited a few friends to join us after church for an intimate… Read more »
Italian Popovers
Popovers are a light, flavorful and impressive side dish, but require using a special pan. Not these popovers! Mom’s delicious Italian Popovers can be baked in muffin tins. Another scrumptious recipe from mom’s files! Prosciutto, Fontina cheese and green onion are baked into puffy popovers — yum! Popovers can be a bit intimidating and typically… Read more »
