Recipes
Caprese Frittata
1-2 fresh tomatoes 2 T. chopped fresh basil, less if using dried 2 T. flour (have used one-to-one GF flour) 1T. basil flavored olive oil Directions: Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a large quiche dish with butter flavored cooking spray. Set aside. Slice the tomato...
Apricot Foldovers
Pastry !/2 c. butter 4 oz. finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (1 cup) 1 ½ c. all-purpose flour (I prefer King Arthur) 2 T. water Filling 1 c. dried apricots 2 ½ c. hot water 1 c. granulated sugar Chop the dried apricots by hand into ¼ inch pieces. Place in a...
Best of Summer Squash Frittata
1-Small zucchini squash, pared and cut into ½ inch cubes (a heaping cup) 1-Small yellow summer squash, pared and cut into ½ inch cubes (a heaping cup) ¼ c. chopped onion 1-2 Tbs. Olive Oil (I like 1 Tbs. extra virgin, and 1 Tbs. butter infused) 6 large or extra large...
White Chicken Chili
Trust me we don’t serve this soup for breakfast, but sometimes I just need to share a tasty dish that I feel my guests will love as much as we do. After all, if you’ve eaten a James Manning House breakfast you probably believe me when I say this is good and easy to...
Apple Bread
It's January, winter is a time we all seem to need some comfort food to warm our bellies and our souls. To quote Oprah, "I love bread!". The other day I was in the mood for beef stew and, of course, that requires tasty, crusty bread. Remember bread machines, the...
Veggie and Herb Frittata
Directions: Spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray. Spread potatoes evenly in the bottom and slightly mash down. Sprinkle the corn flake crumbs on top. Sauté the onion until translucent. Add broccoli and mushrooms and continue sautéing until soft and cooked. Spread this vegetable mixture on top of potato mixture.
Pumpkin Squares
Cake Mixture: 1 box yellow cake mix, reserve ¾ cup. 1 stick butter, melted 1 egg, slightly beaten Blend the butter and egg into the cake mix and press into a greased and floured 9x13x2” pan. Use the back of a tablespoon to pat this mixture evenly over the bottom...
Auntie’s Butter Crust Apple Squares
Crust: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1-1/2 t. salt ¾ + 1/3 c. butter flavor Crisco 7-1/2 T. very cold water Directions: Put the flour, salt and Crisco in a food processor. Pulse to mix. While pulsing, slowly add the water continuing to pulse until a ball...
Apple Cider Mimosas
These are delicious and so easy to make. September is a time for apple cider fresh from the orchard. It's always fun to stop, kids pop out of cars, smiles are on all the adult faces. This year we thought we'd see the smiles on the faces of our family by purchasing...
Easy Cheese Danish
While this recipe may not be on the diet list, it is a favorite among our guests. It's a sin to share, as the danish are so quick and easy to make. (You'll know I'm not slaving all day in the kitchen!) It is also great to take along to a brunch party for a special...