A Foodie's Fave Recipes

30 whole wheat/flax/ancient grains bread crusts 5 hot italian sausages 6 tbsps poultry seasoning 6 tbsps sage 2 tbsps basil 2 tbsps thyme 1/2 cup shelled pistachios/pumpkin seeds/cashews 1 head celery (diced) 1 large onion (diced) 4 tbsps olive oil Dry bread crusts on cookie sheet in oven at 200 degrees for approximately 1 hour.  Break into bite sized pieces in large bowl. When bowl is halfway full, sprinkle 2 tbsps of sage and poultry seasoning over bread and mix well.  Fill bowl with rest of bread and sprinkle 2 tbsps sage and poultry seasoning over top and mix well.  In large cast iron frying pan on medium heat, add olive oil, onions and celery.  Sprinkle remaining spices and stir in. Stir every few minutes until celery is al dente. If using pumpkin seeds, add to frying pan and keep stirring until pumpkin seeds start to toast.  If using nuts, add to bowl of bread. Bake the sausages on a cookie sheet in a 375 degree oven for 20 minutes.  Sl...

Caesar Salad Dressing 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup parmesan 1/2 cup mayo 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp garlic crushed 1/2 tsp dijon mustard 1/4 tsp worteschire sauce 1/4 tsp pepper 1 squirt of anchovy paste Mix well, serve chilled.

Sorry for the long absence. I have been busy with my novel and my poetry writing.  Latest creation was a seafood and asparagus quiche. I love my bacon quiche, but was craving asparagus.  1 cup young asparagus shoots, (1 inch pieces) 1 cup hand peeled wild shrimp 6 large bay scallops (diced)) 8 small crimini mushrooms (sliced) 1/2 cup French Brie (cubed) 1/4 cup gouda (cubed) 3/4 cup swiss (grated) 8 large organic eggs 1 cup heavy cream 2 frozen pie crusts NOTE: I used the frozen pie crusts only because those in the household here do not enjoy my pastry. It's got an egg in it, so it's a little bit tough instead of flaky.  Blanch asparagus for five minutes in boiling water. Drain and place in pie crust. Add shrimp and scallops and mushrooms. Spread Brie and Gouda cheeses evenly throughout. Cover with swiss. Beat eggs and cream together, then pour equally on the two. Bake in oven for 45 minutes at 350 degrees. Tops will be golden brown.  Inser...