Easy Valentine’s Sweetheart Dinner
Posted on January 31, 2015 by bob in GPlenty
Valentine’s Day usually brings to mind a lovely bouquet of flowers and an expensive dinner at one of the restaurants you rarely visit. Here’s a different idea for a great meal that only requires a little time, and a level of difficulty so low, it’s hard to measure. It’s a great meal for you gentlemen […]
Spicy Cranberry Pork Tenderloin
Posted on November 30, 2014 by bob in GPlenty
The holiday season tends to overflow with traditions – recipes passed down through generations, annual family gatherings, tree trimming parties and gift exchanges, to name a few. But it’s also a time filled with opportunities for the traditional to meet the modern as Christmas includes potlucks and parties with friends, coworkers and family from near […]
Pumpkin Ice Cream
Posted on October 4, 2014 by bob in GPlenty
This recipe is great in the fall when you’re looking for something to do with seasonally abundant pumpkins. It can be a Halloween treat you make with grandchildren, or served at an evening dessert gathering for those of us too old (in our Prime!) to Trick-or-Treat. Don’t let the “pumpkin” in Pumpkin Ice Cream scare […]
Summer Taste: Strawberry & Watermelon Salad
Posted on August 1, 2014 by bob in GPlenty
Summer is peak strawberry season, the perfect time to enjoy one of America’s favorite fruits. California produces almost 90 percent of the nation’s strawberries, the most plentiful season being May through August. Researchers have found that the ellagic acid in strawberries can help fight cancers, so eat up! Summer Loving Strawberry & Watermelon Salad Servings: […]
Savory 3-Cheese Torte
Posted on April 1, 2014 by bob in GPlenty
Many people are familiar with tiropitas, the small, triangle-shaped, Greek cheese pies made of phyllo dough and filled with delicious feta cheese. Variations of these pies exist in every part of Greece, with islanders, mountain dwellers and city folk all boasting theirs is best. Some are as large as apple turnovers, while others arrive at […]
Searching for Teacakes
Posted on February 2, 2014 by bob in A Gracious Plenty, GPlenty
The first two or three years of my life I lived in northwest Pike County, at the end of a small dirt road that ended three-quarters of a mile off the main dirt road. An elderly couple, Whit and Edie Ann Merritt, lived at the intersection of these roads on the main dirt road. Known […]
The Versatile Cranberry
Posted on November 2, 2013 by bob in GPlenty
Cranberry Avocado Salsa Yield: 3 1/2 cups Ingredients: 1 yellow bell pepper 1 12-oz bag fresh or frozen cranberries (3 c.) 1/2 c. sugar 1/4 c. orange juice 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, chopped 1 T. grated orange peel 2 ripe Hass avocado, pitted, peeled, diced 1/4 c. fresh cilantro, chopped Method: Char bell pepper over […]
Hummus: New Dip on the Block
Posted on September 2, 2013 by bob in GPlenty
When family and friends gather together to watch the game, loading up the table with a variety of easy-to-grab, flavorful appetizers is a winning plan. After all, casual food and good times are what game day is all about. In the world of appetizers, dip is king. From savory to sweet, this simple tailgating party […]
A Pair of Pear Desserts
Posted on July 31, 2013 by bob in GPlenty
For the more than 25 million Americans with diabetes, food choices are critical to maintaining their health. Chef Sam Talbot, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 12 years old, understands those challenges. Talbot was also runner-up in Season 2 of Bravo’s hit TV show “Top Chef,” and his new cookbook proves diabetics don’t have to […]
Old Fashion Snow Cones
Posted on July 1, 2013 by bob in GPlenty
Cool down this summer with a rainbow of color and flavor. Just like skipping through the sprinkler when the sun is shining bright, homemade shaved ice offers sweet relief on a hot afternoon. Plus, making this frozen favorite is a fun family activity. “Celebrate the flavors of summer with Easy Fruity Shaved Ice,” said Mary […]
