Cherry Muffins with Pecan Crumble

The Hubs had to schedule and was in charge of training for his office recently. He needed bribes.

I was happy to accommodate.

I made Bakery Style Blueberry Muffins for one session and then created this recipe for another. They went quickly according to The Hubs.

Cherry Muffins with Pecan Crumble

6 T. butter ½ . . . → Read More: Cherry Muffins with Pecan Crumble

Chilled Jalapeno Poppers

This post is not so much of a recipe as it is a suggestion.

With all the huge jalapenos coming on, it was time to make some appetizers for Sunday afternoon. After canning all the pepper jelly, I was pretty much spent, but I needed to use more peppers.

I went with an old stand . . . → Read More: Chilled Jalapeno Poppers

A Helluva Pork Sauce

And a helluva smoked pork loin. Are you grilling out today? . . . → Read More: A Helluva Pork Sauce

Wasabi Quick Dilled Pickles

I heart my big, yellow Gourmet cookbook. (I think that has been well-established.) There are quite a few recipes that can be adapted to fresh produce from the garden. If you are picking cukes, you must make this. Especially if you are picking just a few a day.

The original recipe called for horseradish paste . . . → Read More: Wasabi Quick Dilled Pickles

Grape Jelly and Conserves

OK—It is a Jamboree of Jelly and Jam over here. (Sorry, I couldn’t resist but remember you haven’t had to sit through Peach Palooza and Gala of Grapes this year.)

I have been picking about 5 pounds of grapes every afternoon after work and coming in to make jams and jellies. Instead of . . . → Read More: Grape Jelly and Conserves

Spiced Peach Jam with Brandy

Our white peaches ripened (along with all the grapes and a peck of cucumbers). . . . → Read More: Spiced Peach Jam with Brandy

Marinated Cucumbers and Onions

Zukes and cukes.

That is all I am getting from the garden.

Our tomatoes look lush and green. Little blossoms and little fruit. These are our favorites and I guess I will have to realize that I cannot grow tomatoes.

These are called Marketeer.

Zukes and cukes.

These all . . . → Read More: Marinated Cucumbers and Onions

Frijoles Negros Cuban Black Beans

It is time for Secret Recipe Club. Read about my SRC therapy and this Cuban Black Bean recipe that I slightly adapted from Cinnamon Freud. . . . → Read More: Frijoles Negros Cuban Black Beans

Orangeade Thyme Cooler

This beverage is cold, delicious and refreshing….kind of like a Sonic drink…. . . . → Read More: Orangeade Thyme Cooler

Smokin’ Cole Slaw

Okay, I have drawn out this cooking class to five episodes. Today is the last installment.

This coleslaw recipe is from the 3 Guys Smokin website. During the class they mentioned that they had a coleslaw that appealed to those that love creamy slaw and those that love a vinegar-based salad. This is true. It . . . → Read More: Smokin’ Cole Slaw