Best Kentucky Derby Treat – Recipe of the Week
RECIPE OF THE WEEK DERBY PIE It is Kentucky Derby week and what better recipe than Derby Pie, first created and served in 1950 by the Melrose Inn in Prospect, Kentucky. Although the original recipe is a big secret, this is a delicious version with Jim Beam bourbon, first distilled in the Bluegrass hills of […]
BEST RECIPE OF THE WEEK – 1 Buttermilk Spice Cake
Whether for breakfast or dessert, the spices in this flavorful easy recipe make it delicious anytime. 2 cups flour 2 cups sugar 2 t cinnamon (I use 1 ¼ t cinnamon, ½ allspice and ¼ ground cloves) 1 stick butter Pinch of salt 1 cup buttermilk 1 egg – beaten 1 t baking sodaPreheat oven […]
St Patrick’s Day at the Carlisle House
Happy St. Patrick’s Day Saint Patrick’s Day, also known as St. Patrick’s Day, is celebrated annually around the world. It is celebrated on March 17th, which is the anniversary of Saint Patrick’s death in the fifth century. RECIPE OF THE WEEK We hope that you enjoyed your St Patty’s Day! Our guests sure did with […]
RECIPE OF THE WEEK – Oven Roasted Tomatoes
Recipe • 2 tablespoons EV olive oil • 2T chopped fresh thyme • Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper (we love lots of coarse pepper) • 1 pound (450g) tomatoes, (8 small or 4 medium-sized) I always double or triple the recipe 1. Preheat the oven to 325ºF (165ºC.) 2. Pour the olive oil into […]
RECIPE OF THE WEEK – Crispy Bacon Wrapped Bread Sticks
Need a quick snack or hors d’oeuvre? Or great for dipping into eggs at breakfast! You probably have everything but maybe the sesame sticks. Can’t go wrong with bacon and cheese! 1 cup grated Parmesan 2 teaspoons garlic salt or powder 12 slices good smokey bacon (not thick-cut) 24 (4 1/2-inch) long sesame […]
RECIPE OF THE WEEK – Buttery Almond Torte
RECIPE OF THE WEEK Almond Butter Torte Looking for a quick and easy chewy almondy dessert of coffee cake? This fits the bill perfectly! It can also feature other toppings like dried cherries or blueberries…or…. ½ cup very soft butter (1 stick) 1 cup sugar 1 extra large egg 1 t almond extract Pinch of […]
RECIPE OF THE WEEK – Greek Quiche
RECIPE OF THE WEEK We have a great idea for a quick Lenten supper…our Greek Quiche! One of our guests today… of Greek heritage, said that it was the most delicious he had ever had! Greek Quiche – Spinach & Feta 1 unbaked 9” pie crust shaped in deep quiche dish or pie pan 1/2 […]
Recipe of the Week – Sin Cake
SIN CAKE Flourless Chocolate Cake Preheat oven to 375 15 oz chocolate chips 1 stick + 2 ½ T butter 6 egg yolks 1 c sugar 8 egg whites 5 ½ T sugar 1 T rum extract ¾ t vanilla extract Melt choc chips and butter. Cool slightly. Whip yolks and 1 c sugar until […]
Recipe of the Week – Rosemary Roasted “Accordion” Potatoes
Breakfast, dinner or just because they in the refrigerator! Rosemary Roasted “Accordion” Potatoes are delicious. An Ina Garten favorite that we tweaked a bit! We have shared this recipe with so many guests already and it is always a hit! Ingredients 3 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes 1/3 cup olive oil 4 teaspoons kosher salt […]
Recipe of the Week – For National Chocolate Cake Day – Jan 27
This is our favorite and VERY easy, moist, chocolatey cake!! Dark Chocolate Cake 2 c flour 2 c sugar ¾ c cocoa ½ t salt 1 t baking powder 2 t baking soda 1 c oil 1 c milk 1 c hot coffee 2 eggs 1 t vanilla Preheat oven to 350 Grease and flour […]