Jeff likes plain old pecan pie. Not chocolate, not maple, not even Bourbon Pecan Pie. Just plain old. However, you can sneak a tablespoon or two of bourbon in this pie and most people would just wonder what made it extra special. (Shh… I did!) 1 cup light corn syrup (or dark) 3 eggs 1…
Pecan Sandies
Sometimes these cookies are called Russian tea cakes or wedding cookies. Harrison and I made these for Jeff because he loves pecans in anything. 1 cup butter 2 1/4 cups flour 1/3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon water 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chopped pecans 1 cup sifted powdered sugar Preheat oven to 325° In a…
Pumpkin Pie
Things I know about pumpkin pie: I discovered that my recipe, stolen from the Libby’s can except for the nutmeg, is almost identical to the Barefoot Contessa’s recipe except that she uses brown sugar instead of white. 3/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground cloves2 eggs1 15 oz can Libby’s…
Thanksgiving 2022 Menu
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms Classic Wedge Skewers Charcuterie Apple Cider Bourbon Turkey Spinach Pie Sourdough stuffing Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes Delicious Gravy Maple Browned Butter Sweet Potatoes Majestic Carrots Roasted Brussels Sprouts Mushroom Spinach Cauliflower Parker house-style buns Pumpkin Pie plain ol’ Pecan PiE Cranberry Cherry Pie Carrot Cake Trifle
Majestic Carrots
My friend’s daughter named these carrots after seeing a photo of them one Thanksgiving and the name stuck. In truth, this elegant dish is quite simple with just a few simple ingredients Preheat Oven to 400 degrees Organic Carrots with Greens Brown Butter Sea Salt Trim the greens from the top of the carrots, leaving…
Christmas 2021 Menu
Christmas Tree Cheese Bread Cornish Game Hens Cocktail Meatballs Olives and Cheese Wild Rice with Mushrooms Cornbread Stuffing Roasted Root Vegetables Green Beans with Mushrooms Cheesecake Fruitcakes