Sunday Brunch
My daughter has been busy this morning making brunch for her family. Lovely Missy! Enjoy my favorite waffle recipe here and Happy Sunday!
Photo by Missy
Lazy Daisy Cake
How good can this cake be! Thumbing through old family recipes, and I know this is old … written in fountain pen, I’ve reviewed this recipe several times. I’ve tasted it in my mind and just haven’t been inspired to bake it … Not until I reeded a dessert at the last minute and the cupboards were bare. You’ll see the ingredients are few. You might even wonder … Will this really make an 8″ by 8″ square, 3″ high cake? Not only does this recipe make 6 to 8 servings, it is rich (with only 4 tablespoons of butter) and amazingly moist. AND absolutely delicious! Seriously!
The technique is the secret. So, even if you are skeptical, like I was, follow closely to the instructions. I promise a great outcome!
Chicken and Pineapple Stir Fry
Still into Pineapple! Here is a very simple stir fry with a 15 minute prep. That side of rice may take longer … Especially if you’re using brown rice. Enjoy this quick chicken recipe in no time. It’s so delicious and so easy!
Pineapple Macadamia Nut Cookies
Still under the influence of my recent trip to Hawaii. The recipe is a long time favorite with a switch to macadamia nuts from walnuts. The crushed pineapple is easy but chopping chunks of pineapple may give more pineapple taste. A deliciously sweet pineapple cookie with sea salt macadamia nuts. Yum.
Family Vacation!
What a son-in-law and daughter! Making me part of their yearly Hawaiian Island vacation! And I can’t thank them enough. The resort was fabulous … The food never-ending … The sites breathtaking. All this and with my daughter’s little family. It was perfect.
Snacks and manageable toys were a must for the little one on this six hour flight. My daughter is the ultimate traveler … packing all the right goodies, toys and clothing. And if you want to see her latest in beachwear give her blog a visit. I promise, you won’t be disappointed! Sapphirediaries
While I’m recouping from jet lag enjoy these recipes with a bit of Hawaiian flavor.
Hawaiian Muffins
Coconut Cookies
Pineapple Cream
Linguica
Coconut Cake
Malted Milk Balls Frosting
The taste of this cake (cupcake) recipe reminds me of a chocolate malted, mildly chocolate. For years I’ve baked this recipe and dressed it with all sorts of frostings … from coconut pecan to chocolate coffee, chocolate buttercream to vanilla buttercream. This moist cake is perfect for everyone. With a slight change up of frosting it becomes a special cake for that special someone. And yes, someone in our family likes Malted Milk Ball candies. I believed I had come up with something original only to find Malted Milk Balls have been used for sometime in this way. Ha. BUT not with this cake recipe. Cake recipe here.
Just about any candies can be treated in this way. Try my Peanut Butter Cake and suggested frosting with chopped up Butterfingers or Peanut Butter Cups or Heath Bars.
Chile Relleno Casserole
One Ingredient Change to Perfection
One of the original Chile Relleno Recipes out of the early 70’s!
It’s just not making it today. Well, with a little salsa or guacamole anything tastes good … doesn’t it? But I’d like to have this dish stand alone in deliciousness. One change makes all the difference.
Now a family favorite!
Easy Beef Stroganoff
Thanks Virgie, a family friend for 40 years, for this easy recipe! Quick and easy! Delicious skillet meal in minutes. Serve over the traditional rice or egg noodles for a comfort food experience.
For a surprise twist to Stroganoff try this recipe too, here.
Thank you again Virginia Botkin Stanley. Besides the good food we enjoyed the dips in your pool too.
Orzo with Eggplant
Vegetarian Main Dish
You may not think of this as a Valentine’s Day meal but my Valentine does! This fills the bill for pasta Sunday too. How perfect is this! May you have a day filled with love and good food.
JalapeÑo Popper Dip
Great Game Day Dip! Super fast to put together. Make it spreadable for crackers or add a little mayonnaise or sour cream for a creamier textured dip. If you’re in charge of Super Bowl Sunday snacks you’ll appreciate the simplicity. And believe me it will go fast. Just the right amount of heat … a happy medium for everyone. Slice and serve extra jalapeño on-the-side for those who must have hot.