Winter Lunch at the Lime Kiln Cafe
I spent my childhood on the waters of the Puget Sound, boating throughout Washington's San Juan Islands and Canada's Gulf Islands. Over the weekend we were at Roche Harbor and I stopped in for
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Below are some photo's from this mornings segment that I thought would be fun to share with you. [...]
This week's segment is a fun one, I'm doing "Restaurant Remakes", taking some of my favorite restaurant menu items and making them at home. A perfect way to save a few bucks and still enjoy a [...]
This week's segment is a fun one, I'm doing "Restaurant Remakes", taking some of my favorite restaurant menu items and making them at home. A perfect way to save a few bucks and still enjoy a [...]
In this healthy version of the classic appetizer, we are using frozen spinach and frozen artichokes. Unless you harvest the spinach right out of your garden, frozen is a good way to go because [...]
Sometimes you find a recipe that simply can't be topped! In this case, I like to use a sugar cookie recipe by Alton Brown of the Food Network. You can use your favorite cookie recipe or in a [...]
You can use your favorite cookie recipe or in a pinch use the pre-made dough from the store. These cookies are great for Valentines Day as well, just use heart shaped cookie cutters. If you are [...]
I make the frosting up to 5 days ahead. Since the cookies are store bought I keep them on hand throughout the holidays so I always have a quick dessert on hand. Makes 1 dozen Ingredients 1/2 cup [...]
Serves 4-6 Ingredients 1 Cup –Bacon (sliced in to bits) 1 Cup – Leek (sliced 1/4 inch) 1 Pound -Haricot Verts (or green beans) 1/4 Cup –Almonds [...]
Quick Tip: Make ahead and freeze. Once the sauce is cooked cool in the fridge. Place the cooled sauce into ziplock bags and freeze for up to 3 months. To serve, allow to defrost at room temp for [...]
Makes 10 Potatoes Quick tip: To cut down on fat you can use half and half instead of heavy cream and olive oil instead of butter, the flavor won’t be quite as rich. Ingredients 5 sweet [...]
Serves 12 Quick Tip: To freeze place in a freezer safe baking dish and cover with foil. Freezer for up 3 months. From frozen, place covered stuffing in a 400° oven and bake for 1 hour, uncover [...]
This recipe makes 2 loafs, perfect for a large party or to freeze for a no fuss dinner. Each loaf serves 4-5 people. Quick tip: Use a food processor to mince onion, garlic and sun dried [...]
Serves 4-6 Quick tip: You will know when the oil is hot enough when you dip a wooden spoon in the oil and bubbles form around it. Ingredients 1 Tablespoon olive oil 8 oz package or 2 cups sugar [...]
Serves 6 Quick tip: To save time, peel and cut potatoes up to 4 hours ahead of time, keep covered in cold water. Ingredients 8 cups potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch dice 8 oz Mascarpone [...]
Makes 12 This appetizer is a perfect start to a Halloween dinner or substitute the olive for diced tomato or leaf of cilantro and you have a delicious appetizer for anytime of the year. Quick tip: [...]