Month: January 2010

Colorful Entertaining – Pepper Jelly Cheesecake

Shopping in downtown Camas you are likely to stop in at Lizzabeth A’s Home Decor on Birch. There is a lovely bench settled near the front door under a sweet little awning. Inside the atmosphere is cozy and inviting and the shop is filled with clever items to add warm […]

Kentucky Chili, or Bluegrass Chili, served in a shallow white bowl.

Kentucky Chili

This vintage recipe for Homemade Chili comes from a local Homemaker’s Association Cookbook. Kentucky Chili or Bluegrass Chili might be a better name as this type of chili seems to be unique to the region. It is a brothy chili that stretches a pound of hamburger to feed a crowd. Spaghetti, added shortly before serving, completes this family favorite.

Cranberry Orange Baked Oatmeal scooped from a serving dish into an individual bowl.

Cranberry Orange Baked Oatmeal

Topped with a thin browned crust of toasted oats and flecked with cranberries, baked oatmeal has the appeal of a breakfast dessert. Even so, it is packed with wholesome ingredients. When drenched in milk, it makes a creamy porridge of oats that are nicely al dente in texture.

Roasted Dijon Potatoes

January is a great month for getting back to basics. After a season of celebrating and expansive entertaining it is something of a relief to organize and simplify. After packing away the Christmas decorations I turned to my kitchen to strip it of superfluous items. It is almost calming to […]

Pan Simmered Salmon topped with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce served on a white plate.

Pan Simmered Salmon in Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Served with a flavorful Roasted Red Pepper Sauce this Pan Simmered Salmon becomes an elegant indulgence. Subtly flavored by the cooking liquid, the soft smokey taste of the fish is perfectly balanced by the depth and sweetness of the roasted peppers. The fresh flavors and gorgeous color make this entree a favorite in all seasons.

Twelfth Night Cake with chocolate stars .

Twelfth Night Cake

Yes, I know that Christmas Day is more than a week behind us. Still I am enjoying the Christmas season now that it has arrived and is nearing an end…