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RECIPE #2 in my trio of Mother's Day Dishes featuring Raven's Original Foods Ingredients!     You may think this dish looks heavenly, but let's back up a bit to the first Creation. I think we can all agree that disobedience is a big thing in the Bible. Aside from all the begats and a few of the best stories ever, it seems clear our history as humans showed our misdirected independence wasn't our best trait. This quickly led to a wrath-filled eviction from paradise, which separated us from what was clearly the nicest place on earth. And it all started with a little bit of apple. Remove the whole ignoring what God commands thing, and I have to say that beginning with a little bit of apple is a good thing. Especially when I create a dish made by Raven's Nest Specialty Foods. Now in its second generation of providing delicious jams, jellies, salsas, and more, all across the country, their sinfully good apple butter created one 'heck' of a yummy scone. Whether you want a memorable brunch, or perfect dessert, this recipe fits any occasion. (Fig leaf optional.) Featured as one of a trio of Mother's Day recipes I'm creating for them this spring, check out all the photos below and the step by step-by-step recipe at the bottom. 
 RECIPE: Apple Butter Scones |
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Then it happened. While strolling out of the market I saw the booth for Olive Crate oils and vinegars. We all know I NEVER pass up an opportunity to taste fine oils and vinegars, not to mention the most fragrant Greek dried oregano. Wow, was it an experience!!! Then, while dribbling oil on my chin I became best-est-est friends with Dimitri, who is from Greece, and he told me about the six generations of olive oil manufacturing, and we tried all the flavors, and we talked about cooking, and I told him I have a blog, and, and, and, we started to just go crazy with ideas!!!!!
I have one question: Why haven't I found these guys BEFORE? (Yes, I was probably at home cleaning the oven. Hah!)
Lucky for me, and for you if you're ever at my table, I did find them. And I was so excited to create not only these beautiful Fried Green Tomatoes with Oregano, Drizzled with Olive Crate's Honey Balsamic Vinegar then sprinkled with Paprika Cayenne Cashews, (above,) but an entire menu using two of their fine products.
I have one question: Why haven't I found these guys BEFORE? (Yes, I was probably at home cleaning the oven. Hah!)
Lucky for me, and for you if you're ever at my table, I did find them. And I was so excited to create not only these beautiful Fried Green Tomatoes with Oregano, Drizzled with Olive Crate's Honey Balsamic Vinegar then sprinkled with Paprika Cayenne Cashews, (above,) but an entire menu using two of their fine products.
Yes, those eggs look good, right? This was just the perfect thing to FINISH with a drizzle of their Kores Estate Late Harvest Extra Virgin Olive oil. OH. MY. GOODNESS. SO. GOOD.
So first there's the obvious choice: What to slather on my baking dish before pouring the egg mixture into it to bake in the oven. It elevated my fine mild italian sausage, sweet yellow peppers, and fresh basil to a decadent and creamy level; made even more fluffy by taking some of the egg whites and whipping them. I was really pleased with it, and I thought the neighbors were going to come rescue us I was moaning SO LOUD.
And don't think you I can't bake with fine olive oil! I combined candied ginger, brown sugar and used the Kores Estate oil to make these AMAZINGLY moist muffins you see next.
If I'm ever on death row, (of which the chances increase the older I get and the more I come close to going postal,) PLEASE serve me these muffins.
So first there's the obvious choice: What to slather on my baking dish before pouring the egg mixture into it to bake in the oven. It elevated my fine mild italian sausage, sweet yellow peppers, and fresh basil to a decadent and creamy level; made even more fluffy by taking some of the egg whites and whipping them. I was really pleased with it, and I thought the neighbors were going to come rescue us I was moaning SO LOUD.
And don't think you I can't bake with fine olive oil! I combined candied ginger, brown sugar and used the Kores Estate oil to make these AMAZINGLY moist muffins you see next.
If I'm ever on death row, (of which the chances increase the older I get and the more I come close to going postal,) PLEASE serve me these muffins.
It was hard not to just eat every single one! See how puffy and beautiful they are?
You can only imagine how many other things I will make with these oils and vinegars. And the next Farmer's Market is right around the corner. Dimitri, here I come!
RECIPE: Fried Green Roma Tomatoes with Greek Oregano,
Honey Balsamic and Cayenne Cashews
Serves 6 / Click here for Printable Version
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6 green Roma* tomatoes (or regular sized green tomatoes)
1 C all-purpose flour
1 C plain bread crumbs
2 eggs whisked until smooth
2 T Olive Crate™ Greek Oregano
3 + T of light oil, like canola
1 t kosher salt
½ t fresh cracked black pepper
1/3 C salted cashews chopped into various small sizes
¼ t cayenne pepper
¼ t paprika powder
2 t white sugar
Drizzle generously with Olive Crate™ Honey Balsamic Vinegar
Flat leaf parsley for garnish
1 C all-purpose flour
1 C plain bread crumbs
2 eggs whisked until smooth
2 T Olive Crate™ Greek Oregano
3 + T of light oil, like canola
1 t kosher salt
½ t fresh cracked black pepper
1/3 C salted cashews chopped into various small sizes
¼ t cayenne pepper
¼ t paprika powder
2 t white sugar
Drizzle generously with Olive Crate™ Honey Balsamic Vinegar
Flat leaf parsley for garnish
Chop the cashews into small pieces, leaving some large and other very small. The varying size makes the dish look prettier. Add the paprika, cayenne, and sugar, stir and set aside.
Slice the tomatoes into ½ inch slices. Make sure they’re patted dry. You’ll need three bowls: Blend the oregano in the first bowl with the bread crumbs, then blend the salt and pepper with the flour in a second bowl, and then a third bowl for the eggs. Heat a large saucepan to hot and add oil. Reduce heat to medium. Working quickly, dip the slices first into the flour mixture, then the egg, then the bread crumbs, pushing the bread crumbs into the egg/flour mixture. Set in hot oil and cook about 1 minute or less on each side until the breading is nice and dark brown and crispy. May need to do in two batches. If your oil gets too dark, wipe out and start again with new oil for the second batch. However…a good Southern Fried Green Tomato is not blonde. It is dark! Remove and drain on a paper towel. Can be served room temperature, in fact they’re better that way. Arrange on a plate, sprinkle with the cayenne cashews, drizzle a generous amount of the honey balsamic and garnish with the parsley. All I can say is, “delizioso, y’all!”
*Roma tomatoes are the oblong version and just a bit less bitter than regular tomatoes. Plus the size is simply charming! Little fried green tomato medallions!
Slice the tomatoes into ½ inch slices. Make sure they’re patted dry. You’ll need three bowls: Blend the oregano in the first bowl with the bread crumbs, then blend the salt and pepper with the flour in a second bowl, and then a third bowl for the eggs. Heat a large saucepan to hot and add oil. Reduce heat to medium. Working quickly, dip the slices first into the flour mixture, then the egg, then the bread crumbs, pushing the bread crumbs into the egg/flour mixture. Set in hot oil and cook about 1 minute or less on each side until the breading is nice and dark brown and crispy. May need to do in two batches. If your oil gets too dark, wipe out and start again with new oil for the second batch. However…a good Southern Fried Green Tomato is not blonde. It is dark! Remove and drain on a paper towel. Can be served room temperature, in fact they’re better that way. Arrange on a plate, sprinkle with the cayenne cashews, drizzle a generous amount of the honey balsamic and garnish with the parsley. All I can say is, “delizioso, y’all!”
*Roma tomatoes are the oblong version and just a bit less bitter than regular tomatoes. Plus the size is simply charming! Little fried green tomato medallions!
RECIPE: Ginger Brown Sugar Muffins
Makes 12 regular sized muffins / Click here for printable version
2 C all-purpose flour
½ C sugar
¼ C light brown sugar
¼ C finely chopped candied ginger
1 t ginger powder
½ t allspice
½ t cinnamon
1 t kosher salt
1 heaping T baking powder
½ t baking soda
1 egg
1 C less 2 T heavy cream
½ C water
1 ½ t vanilla extract
¼ C Kores Olive Crate™ olive oil
Raw sugar for dusting
Butter for greasing muffin tin
½ C sugar
¼ C light brown sugar
¼ C finely chopped candied ginger
1 t ginger powder
½ t allspice
½ t cinnamon
1 t kosher salt
1 heaping T baking powder
½ t baking soda
1 egg
1 C less 2 T heavy cream
½ C water
1 ½ t vanilla extract
¼ C Kores Olive Crate™ olive oil
Raw sugar for dusting
Butter for greasing muffin tin
Butter the insides of the muffin tin. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large mixing bowl, add the flour and the other dry ingredients down to the baking soda. Blend well. In another bowl, add the egg first and whisk it well, then add the cream, water, vanilla, and olive oil to the egg. Mix all of that together blending very well. Add that to the flour mixture and mix with a large spoon ONLY until all combined. DO NOT OVERMIX.
Divide batter evenly into the 12 muffin openings. Sprinkle generously with raw sugar. Bake for 20 minutes. Let cool in the muffin pan for about 10 minutes, then remove and enjoy!
In a large mixing bowl, add the flour and the other dry ingredients down to the baking soda. Blend well. In another bowl, add the egg first and whisk it well, then add the cream, water, vanilla, and olive oil to the egg. Mix all of that together blending very well. Add that to the flour mixture and mix with a large spoon ONLY until all combined. DO NOT OVERMIX.
Divide batter evenly into the 12 muffin openings. Sprinkle generously with raw sugar. Bake for 20 minutes. Let cool in the muffin pan for about 10 minutes, then remove and enjoy!
SERVING TIPS: Make these in a loaf pan for a great gift. Or as mini muffins for fun. These are amazing eaten with just good quality butter, or you can serve it with fruit compote and whipped cream for a dessert. Or just a simple bit of fresh herbs for a decadent and grown-up treat with a lovely dessert wine.
*The use of this olive oil gave these muffins a velvety and moist feel and an undetectable but perfectly rounded flavor. This oil is mild and slightly grassy, and perfect for baking!
*The use of this olive oil gave these muffins a velvety and moist feel and an undetectable but perfectly rounded flavor. This oil is mild and slightly grassy, and perfect for baking!
My kitchen receives the blessing of the morning sun and I eagerly open the blinds to let those rays pour in like a flood of healing waters. Drinking up the warmth is just the perfect beginning to my day. Sundays with morning sun are almost too wonderful to describe, and hard to top. Unless of course you're planning to make something delicious!
The fruit you see here is the way I like to start my day and it's made all the more wonderful when you just make it simple. Fresh cut pineapple, red pears, navel oranges and bananas. Toss with a tiny bit of sugar and grab your favorite chair by the window for a few moments of bliss.
That is, until the buzzer goes off and the breakfast casserole emerges. Isn't this gorgeous? And SO, SO, SO easy! If you have a loaf of cinnamon raisin bread you're on your way to creating brunch Nirvana. A dab of Greek yogurt with the eggs helps create low calorie richness. And be sure and heat up your maple syrup so you don't spoil the warmth of this toasty treat.
That is, until the buzzer goes off and the breakfast casserole emerges. Isn't this gorgeous? And SO, SO, SO easy! If you have a loaf of cinnamon raisin bread you're on your way to creating brunch Nirvana. A dab of Greek yogurt with the eggs helps create low calorie richness. And be sure and heat up your maple syrup so you don't spoil the warmth of this toasty treat.
Sooner or later, the sun rises to the top of the sky, and my warm kitchen fades into the late morning. Chores must be done. Clothes folded. Pantries cleaned out. But soon it will be time for dinner and I've been saving some items from previous dinners to become a delicious and sinful end to this 7th day of bliss.
Cheese. Pasta. Bacon. I could end here and you'd be happy. But let's just add some photos and let the drooling begin. Especially when you know that nested at the bottom of this veggie, bacon cheese sauce are beautiful and rustic mushroom raviolis. Yeah, I know. Makes you swoon, eh?
Cheese. Pasta. Bacon. I could end here and you'd be happy. But let's just add some photos and let the drooling begin. Especially when you know that nested at the bottom of this veggie, bacon cheese sauce are beautiful and rustic mushroom raviolis. Yeah, I know. Makes you swoon, eh?
Isn't this a great way to start and finish a Sunday? For that matter, wouldn't this be a great way to start and end every day? I think so. And I can't wait for a new day, more sun, and more inspiration.
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RECIPE: Cinnamon Raisin Bread Breakfast Casserole
8 slices of Pepperidge Farm Cinnamon Raisin Bread, cut into 1 inch chunks
1 T butter
1/3 C heavy cream
5 eggs
½ t nutmeg
Dash of kosher salt
1 t vanilla extract
Syrup and/or powdered sugar for serving
1 T butter
1/3 C heavy cream
5 eggs
½ t nutmeg
Dash of kosher salt
1 t vanilla extract
Syrup and/or powdered sugar for serving
Butter the bottom and insides of a small glass baking dish, about 9 by 9. Arrange the cubes of bread in the dish. In another bowl blend the eggs, cream, salt, vanilla, and nutmeg and whisk well to combine. Pour all over the bread. Push the bread down into the eggy mixture. Let sit on counter for about 30-45 minutes.
Place the dish in the center of a preheated 375 degree F oven and cook for 35 minutes. Remove, let cool for just a few minutes. Cut, cover with your favorite syrup or just powdered sugar.
Place the dish in the center of a preheated 375 degree F oven and cook for 35 minutes. Remove, let cool for just a few minutes. Cut, cover with your favorite syrup or just powdered sugar.
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RECIPE: Mushroom Ravioli and Vegetables
with a Bacon Cheese Sauce.
This was on the fly, so it makes enough for 3 people. Just double to make it for 6!
Click here for a printable version.
Click here for a printable version.
9 mushroom ravioli (I buy the fresh pasta in the dairy section. You can buy any kind of stuffed ravioli.)
3 mini orange peppers, julienned
½ pint cherry tomatoes, halved
½ C thawed frozen corn (do not cook)
1 t fresh rosemary chopped finely
¾ C grated Mozzarella cheese
6 slices of bacon, cooked
1 T sunflower oil
Dash of liquid smoke
1/3 C heavy cream
¼ C chicken stock
Salt and pepper
Handful of fresh, flat leaf parsley to garnish
3 mini orange peppers, julienned
½ pint cherry tomatoes, halved
½ C thawed frozen corn (do not cook)
1 t fresh rosemary chopped finely
¾ C grated Mozzarella cheese
6 slices of bacon, cooked
1 T sunflower oil
Dash of liquid smoke
1/3 C heavy cream
¼ C chicken stock
Salt and pepper
Handful of fresh, flat leaf parsley to garnish
Cook bacon. Drain, cool, and rough chop. Set aside. Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook the ravioli until done, about 4 minutes. They will float to the top when done. You can test by cutting an edge to see if it is soft. Drain. Set three ravioli in each of three large pasta bowls.
Wipe out the saucepan that you cooked the bacon in, but don’t get rid of the little pieces of flavor at the bottom. Heat it again, add oil, then add the tomatoes, peppers, and corn, with a little of the salt. Sauté for about 4 minutes until the peppers are soft. Add the stock and the liquid smoke, and lower heat. Cook for about 2 minutes. Now add the heavy cream, and the cheese (you can do more cheese if you like!), stir, add the bacon and combine.
Cover the ravioli with the cheese sauce, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Wipe out the saucepan that you cooked the bacon in, but don’t get rid of the little pieces of flavor at the bottom. Heat it again, add oil, then add the tomatoes, peppers, and corn, with a little of the salt. Sauté for about 4 minutes until the peppers are soft. Add the stock and the liquid smoke, and lower heat. Cook for about 2 minutes. Now add the heavy cream, and the cheese (you can do more cheese if you like!), stir, add the bacon and combine.
Cover the ravioli with the cheese sauce, garnish with parsley, and serve.
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