tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24963055767566406342024-03-17T08:40:10.189-05:00Food Lust People LoveStacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.comBlogger1382125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-52780891896669545852024-03-17T03:00:00.075-05:002024-03-17T08:39:38.350-05:00Prosciutto-wrapped Asparagus with Garlicky Baked BrieThis Prosciutto-wrapped Asparagus with Garlicky Baked Brie is a quick appetizer that is more than the sum of its parts! It looks fancy but is so easy.When my husband and I first got married, there were three things he absolutely would not eat. Asparagus was one of them. As I questioned his aversion more closely, it turned out that the only asparagus he’d ever tried was from a can. Tinned, as he Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-27213964822460165802024-03-13T03:00:00.019-05:002024-03-13T15:54:43.715-05:00Baked Chicken and Feta MeatballsTasty and delicious, these baked chicken and feta meatballs are made with fresh cilantro and chili peppers and are finished with a squeeze of lemon juice, more feta and cilantro.If you are looking for a great meatball recipe bursting with flavor that works equally as well as an appetizer or stirred into a fresh tomato sauce, this is it! Our star ingredient, the feta, adds salt, sure, but Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-37518369922284289882024-02-28T03:00:00.032-06:002024-02-28T16:17:28.210-06:00Everything Pizza TartinThis Everything Pizza Tartin aka Upside Down Pizza is baked with the crust on top, so you can load up on "toppings" like Italian sausage, onion, artichokes, jalapeños and olives and still have a crunchy crust. Back when I had an oven heated by bottled gas, I struggled to get it hot enough to bake a loaded pizza crust crunchy on the bottom. Putting too many toppings – a particular problem I Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-12087779730985355752024-02-26T03:00:00.031-06:002024-02-26T07:33:05.093-06:00Jalapeño Cheddar Muffins #MuffinMondaySlightly spicy and oh so cheesy, these jalapeño cheddar muffins are fluffy inside with a little cheesy crunch on the outside. In short, they are delicious. Perfect for breakfast OR snack time. They are also a great accompaniment for soup!Once again, I’m sharing a small batch recipe for Muffin Monday, the last Monday of the month. It makes just six normal sized muffins but I must confess that my Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-56157108223010143812024-02-25T03:00:00.089-06:002024-03-15T19:07:02.487-05:00Mini SconesThese fluffy two-bite mini scones are a wonderful addition to your breakfast table. Serve them hot so that pat of butter will melt inside when you split them in two!This recipe is based on one that a Scottish friend shared with me. She uses self-rising flour and cream to make hers a two-ingredient dough and didn’t have any measurements to offer! “Just add enough of each to make a proper scone Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-58184155168511256282024-02-14T03:00:00.081-06:002024-02-15T09:07:06.607-06:00Cajun Chicken Eggplant DressingSpicy and delicious, this Cajun chicken eggplant dressing can be a side dish or dinner! Either way, if you like eggplant, you are going to love it. This was one of my mom’s favorite dishes and one I absolutely detested growing up. For too many years she’d make me put some on my plate, just to try it, until she suddenly said, “Hey, the more for me!” and quit forcing me. Hallelujah! When Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-33766459905914698282024-02-13T03:00:00.012-06:002024-02-13T11:02:15.513-06:00Chocolate Chocolate Chip Mini Loaves #BreadBakersThese Chocolate Chocolate Chip Mini Loaves are baked with cocoa and chocolate chips. Applesauce adds moisture and nutrition - not that you’ll notice it’s there flavor-wise! It's all about the chocolate!Like many of my friends who love cooking and baking, I have a lot of pans that I rarely use but still keep, you know, just in case. The little vintage loaf pans I used for this recipe are a good Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-88550786105754119782024-01-31T03:00:00.002-06:002024-02-03T11:24:58.591-06:00Cecilie’s Favorite ColeslawA hybrid salad that combines spicy vinegar and mayo for the dressing, Cecilie’s favorite coleslaw is our go-to recipe whenever coleslaw is on the menu.I am not a fan of gloopy mayo heavy coleslaw so I used to make one that was more like cabbage with vinaigrette dressing until it occurred to me that I could add some mayonnaise and have the best of both worlds. In my recipe files, I’ve Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-9824415495994543252024-01-29T03:00:00.056-06:002024-01-29T10:45:54.258-06:00Blueberry Banana Muffins (Small Batch) #MuffinMondayOverripe banana and juicy frozen blueberries make these blueberry banana muffins some of the best I’ve ever baked. Small batch of six! Highly recommend! I never worried about getting rid of ripe bananas when my mom was around. Her attitude (and my maternal grandfather’s, for the matter) was that when it comes to bananas, the darker, the better. Sadly, after several months of declining healthStacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-42972098717553252652024-01-28T03:00:00.013-06:002024-01-28T06:43:29.402-06:00Chili-FritoqueSort of a precursor to nachos, chili-fritoque is a great appetizer made with broken tortilla chips, chili con carne and pinto beans, topped with cheese and jalapeños.Pronounced free-TOKΕ-ay, this dish is found on the World War II–era menu of the Original Mexican Restaurant in San Antonio. It was founded in 1899 and sadly closed in 1960. (There another restaurant by the same name now used by Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-12034676596339163492024-01-17T03:00:00.099-06:002024-01-20T18:59:52.026-06:00Spicy Braised Ginger Pork BellyTender morsels of pork simmered with ginger, garlic, chili peppers, brown sugar and soy sauce make this spicy braised ginger pork belly the most succulent meal!This is a recipe I’ve been sitting on a long time because I never seem to have time for good looking “after” photos when it’s done. So please excuse the terrible lighting. I promise that this dish is much tastier than my photos make it Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-79727935791424071772024-01-09T03:00:00.105-06:002024-01-09T07:21:27.387-06:00Egyptian Mahlab Bread #BreadBakersPuffy and crispy yet chewy around the edges, this Egyptian mahlab bread is sprinkled with kalongi aka nigella seeds for flavor and decoration. First, I have to tell you that this bread doesn’t actually contain mahlab. I haven't even been able to figure out why this particular kind of bread is called mahlab. It has nothing to do with cherries or the spice made from the kernel in their pits.&Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-57069617750368332322024-01-03T03:00:00.039-06:002024-01-16T16:30:42.250-06:00Anchovy Deviled EggsFilled with salty minced anchovies, lemon zest, mayo and Dijon mustard, these tasty anchovy deviled eggs will disappear quickly from your party table.Every Christmas Eve our menu is all appetizers, a throwback to the days when we had plenty of presents to wrap and so no one had time for a sit down dinner. We pop open a bottle of Champagne and fill our small plates with artichoke dip, smoked Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-9204913188876827712023-12-25T03:00:00.078-06:002023-12-25T17:31:51.187-06:00Classic Gingerbread Muffins #MuffinMondayCinnamon, ginger, cloves and molasses give these classic gingerbread muffins their traditional flavor. Tender and light, they make a perfect snack or breakfast.Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! This month’s Muffin Monday snuck up on me! I was certain that there was one more Monday next week still in December. When I realized I was wrong, I knew immediately that I wanted to make Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-15931404288251047532023-12-12T03:00:00.106-06:002023-12-12T18:09:10.612-06:00Rough Puff Pain au Chocolat #BreadBakersThese rough puff pain au chocolat beauties are so much easier than regular puff pastry but still have the requisite flaky layers we all love so much.When our host for this month’s Bread Baker event chose laminated dough as our theme, I really hoped to have time to make actual puff pastry. It’s something my son-in-law used to make and, in true Dai fashion, he made it look easy. I know it wasn't!Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-74317044835012602092023-11-27T03:00:00.069-06:002023-11-27T08:59:18.735-06:00Cranberry Almond Applesauce Muffins #MuffinMondayThese cranberry almond applesauce muffins are tender and sweet, but not too sweet! They are perfect for snack time or breakfast with the addition of rolled oats.A couple of weeks ago, I made homemade applesauce because one of lovely ladies who help us care for Mom suggested that applesauce would be handy to help her swallow her pills. It is really is! The only problem is that I made so much Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-17467078147752150292023-11-14T03:00:00.083-06:002023-11-14T14:45:42.392-06:00Sweet Sourdough Pumpkin BunsThese sweet sourdough pumpkin buns are soft, fluffy and flavorful. Sweetened with brown sugar, they are the perfect bread to serve with to your Thanksgiving feast. I am here to tell you that my sourdough starter, John Dough, is a survivor! I abandoned him in my Houston refrigerator in May and when I got back in September, I fed him a couple of times and he is back to normal. Go, John, go!&Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-29872003712538092232023-10-30T03:00:00.069-05:002023-10-30T09:04:35.660-05:00Peach Jam MuffinsThese small batch peach jam muffins are just the right amount of sweet, perfect for breakfast or snack time. Use store-bought or your homemade jam to make them!Whenever I think of peaches, I can’t help but think of my mom since it’s her favorite fruit. In past years I’ve balked at paying the out of season prices for peaches but Mom is on hospice care now, living with us, and I’d pay any price to Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-46810862958669034362023-10-10T03:00:00.067-05:002023-10-26T12:11:47.935-05:00Slow Rise Sourdough BaguettesThese slow rise sourdough baguettes are so flavorful that they just might be my favorite ever loaves. Slice and serve with butter. So good!This recipe is made in several easy steps and can take a couple of days but most of it is hands-off time. The dough is very forgiving so if you get busy and miss a pull and turn or leave it a bit longer in the refrigerator, no worries. Just pick up where you Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-50890773790182750052023-09-25T00:30:00.055-05:002023-09-25T12:59:19.221-05:00Raspberry Yogurt Jam Muffins #MuffinMondayRaspberry yogurt AND raspberry jam are whisked through the creamy batter for these tasty raspberry yogurt jam muffins. They are a real teatime treat!I’ve been moving about the planet this month and somehow Muffin Monday snuck up on me! Whenever that happens, I know that I can flavor muffins with everyday ingredients that are typically in my refrigerator or pantry, like yogurt and jam. These Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-33868098841055411892023-09-24T00:30:00.082-05:002023-09-24T08:05:32.567-05:00Warm Root Vegetable Salad with Pomegranate Molasses DressingThis warm root vegetable salad with pomegranate molasses dressing is perfect for an autumn meal, hearty but tangy, a nice transition from lighter summer salads.When are vegetables a salad and not just a side dish? For me, it’s the dressing that makes the difference to what this dish is called. If I parboiled the root vegetables, roasted them and simply added butter, this would not be a salad!&Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-88848706523377593042023-08-28T00:30:00.048-05:002023-08-28T08:34:02.531-05:00Orange Glazed Pecan Muffins #MuffinMondaySweet buttery orange glazed pecans elevate a simple orange muffin to a super treat in these orange glazed pecan muffins. Enjoy with a cup of tea or a cold glass of milk!As I mentioned in my post on Saturday, I made those orange glazed pecans solely to include them in muffin recipe for today but thankfully the pecan recipes makes about twice what you need for the muffins. Otherwise, there would Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-54588627183993554442023-08-27T00:30:00.068-05:002023-08-27T06:56:03.776-05:00Banana Pecan Caramel SauceGooey, sweet and sticky, this banana pecan caramel sauce is perfection over ice cream, brownies or baked apples. Or you can just eat it with a spoon. You won’t get any judgment from me. Seriously, it’s that good. I am not a big sweet eater but I do have a fondness for caramel. The caramelization of sugar adds a welcome slight bitterness that I find very appealing and I know I’m not alone in Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-86699797704046355572023-08-26T00:30:00.002-05:002023-08-26T10:35:34.587-05:00Orange Glazed PecansSuper easy to make but addictively delicious, these orange glazed pecans are a delightful snack, muffin ingredient or dessert topper. I made these orange glazed pecans specifically to use in an orange muffin recipe, an idea that came to me in the middle of the night last night. My brain is weird and wonderful like that. Orange muffins with pecans would be good but what if I kicked them up a Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496305576756640634.post-83485683116445407602023-08-08T00:30:00.068-05:002023-08-15T04:57:46.980-05:00Oatmeal Raisin Gluten-free Quick BreadThis oatmeal raisin gluten-free quick bread is made with oat flour and a bread flour mix for a light loaf that is great as is and even better toasted.If you search the internet for gluten-free flour mixes, there are countless recipes to combine at home. I’ve had really good luck though with the store-bought combos. Gluten-free bread flour mixes tend to have additives like xanthan gum which saves Stacy Rushtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12008030206240908911noreply@blogger.com0