I love pecan season (and so does our thieving herd of deer), but hate to crack and shell. Usually, I collect pecans, drag them to the feed store to be cracked, and beg people to shell for me. But this year, no more. I bought an old pressure cooker book at a thrift store, and…
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Polenta Fig Cake
Before you say ick, at least look at the picture! It’s a dense and delicious, European style cake. Try serving it Roasted Figs and Walnuts. PrintPolenta Fig Cake Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 40 minutes Yield: Serves 6-8 Ingredients4 large egg yolks 2/3 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 cups whole milk 1/4 cup cognac…
Green Bean and Tomato Salad
This is one of the sides I made at the lodge this week. It’s served at room temperature, and perfect for the holidays. This is my niece’s recipe that I added my twist to. Even finicky eaters love this. PrintGreen Bean and Tomato Salad IngredientsDressing Lemon juice 1 clove garlic, pressed 1 tsp dijon mustard…
Pecan Cobbler
The recipes at the lodge this week have been some of the proven favorites, including twice baked potatoes, garlic green beans, smoked pork, and beef tenderloin. However, at home, we’re still working on desserts. We still have loads of pecans, and “the guys” wanted me to make a pecan cobbler. It’s a delicious diversion from…
Baked Figs and Pecans
Hope your New Year is the best ever (that’s my plan). Christmas day we had a power outage for about 3 hours, and we’ve decided to leave our emergency heater in the house, just in case. We’re enjoying a quiet holiday season, and a little on-line shopping! Dixie and I got a new storm door…