Bacon Cheese Appetizer

This blog is concerned that bacon will not be represented at Super Bowl parties. In an effort to support bacon and higher cholesterol, I have put my spin on a trending internet video. A simple cracker, bacon, parmesan cheese, brown sugar, and some everything Italian seasoning. Smokey, savory, sweet, and spicy all in one bite. I hope you like…

Meyer Lemon White Chocolate Pancakes

My neighbor gave me some Meyer lemons (yes – she grows them inside), so I felt pancakes would be a great flavor delivery vehicle. To balance the tartness, I added some white chocolate and blueberries . I replaced the buttermilk with whole milk and the Meyer lemon juice to make home made buttermilk – just more Meyer…

Bagel Breakfast Nachos

At the Warrenton Farmers Market I can easily find inspiration for my next idea; today I found it at Weirdoughs Bagels. I arrived to market late, so they had sold most of their bagels. They did have some Old Bay bagel chips leftover, so my mind went to ideas on what to do with them. Like when you…

Lamb Tenderloin with Pomegranate, Pistachio, & Pesto

I was able to get a lamb tenderloin! I have done a few lamb dishes, but this is definitely a Middle East treatment. Herbaceous pesto, the crunch of honey roasted pistachios with a pop of acid from the pomegranate. A word of caution: lamb tenderloin is small and prone to overcooking, so don’t. I hope you like…

Cabin Breakfast

This is a submission from my sister-in-law, A. J. This came from the cabin in the woods nestled deep beneath the pines in northern Michigan.  Now, the key to this recipe is the order of the assembly and the treatment of the cheese and egg yolk. After flipping the eggs, break the yolk and add some…