Black Walnut and Date Dessert
Feb 10, 2024
Date Dessert Grandma Kochersperger

20 to 24 marshmallows
1 tablespoon water
1 pint heavy cream
2 tablespoons sugar, or to taste
1 teaspoon vanilla
Pinch salt
2 cup dates, cut fine
 cup black walnuts
Graham cracker crumbs

Melt marshmallows with...

Black Walnut Carrot Cake
Jan 23, 2024

Brief Description
This is a carrot cake made like a pound cake. My Grandmother made it and I continue to make it today. It is great but must have Black Walnuts!

Pearl Onions & Portabello Mushrooms
Jan 22, 2024
Christmas Dinner Eat your vegetables Side Dishes

First time I had this was New Year's Eve dinner and dance at the Casino while in Avalon, Catalina 2008.

Servings: 4-8 people
mushrooms onions thanksgiving
Date Nut Bread - Black Walnut
Jan 07, 2024
Date Nut Bread Silver Palate
4 tablespoons butter, in 6 chunks 1 cup pitted dates, coarsely chopped  cup brown sugar  cup sugar  cup boiling water 1 egg 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder  teaspoon salt  cup black walnuts  teaspoon...
Pork Roast and Steaks
Jan 04, 2024

pork shoulder = pork shoulder butt = pork blade shoulder Meat from this section is relatively fatty, which makes for juicy, tender, and flavorful roasts as well as clogged arteries.

Cuts:

pork blade steak = = blade pork steak = pork 7-rib cut =...

Pear Salad with Fennel and Black Walnut
Dec 23, 2023

Brief Description
Recipe for the salad served at the State Dinner honoring President Hu Jintao of China. Adapted by Chef Rob Corliss of ATE-All Things Epicurean

Serves 4

The salad that is featured is an adaptation and not the actual recipe

Falafel Burgers
Dec 12, 2023

A healthy burger that’s filling too. These are great for anyone who craves a big bite but doesn’t want the calories.

These moist, delicious Falafel burgers had a nice, spicy kick and were great with a dollop of houmous. Ideal for a relaxed meal...

Herb Yogurt Dressing
Dec 06, 2023

Herbed Yogurt:

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper

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Spring Cleaning
Nov 23, 2023

Spring Cleaning - Organizing My Spice Cabinet and Rack

by Sandra Nickerson on Sunday, April 11, 2010 at 4:59pm
I saw a a blog a couple of weeks ago, and it has inspired me to get cleaning. That, and the fact that Dennis bought a bunch of...
Toffee Bars
Nov 14, 2023
Toffee Bars look innocent enough. That is, until you bite into one. I find it hard to resist the combination of toasted almonds, dark chocolate, and buttery brown sugar shortbread. Toffee Bars look, and even taste remarkably like Buttercrunch...
Lamb Chops with Cherry Sauce
Nov 12, 2023
Lamb
The combination of cherry juice and fresh cherries gives the sauce its depth.
chops lamb cherry +1