MASCARPONE FILLED CRANBERRY WALNUT ROLLS

Mascarpone Filled Cranberry Walnut Rolls are a prize winning recipe for brunch. Refrigerated biscuits filled with mascarpone cheese, rolled in butter, cinnamon and sugar. Cranberries and walnuts added, baked and then drizzled with a mascarpone glaze.
This photo is from the Pillsbury website.

In 2008 I was chosen as a finalist for the 43rd Pillsbury Bake-off Contest.  I cannot even express how exciting this was and what an unforgettable experience. My recipe was Mascarpone Filled Cranberry Walnut Rolls.

I was chosen as the winner of my category (Breakfast/Brunch)  and one of the 5 finalists to win the $1,000,000 dollars!  I did not win that, but did receive $5000, a new stove, and so many gift cards. Continue reading MASCARPONE FILLED CRANBERRY WALNUT ROLLS

Cranberry Orange Pecan Snickerdoodles

Cranberry Orange Pecan Snickerdoodles are perfect cookies to add to your fall baking list.Cranberry Orange Pecan Snickerdoodles are a perfect holiday cookie and take a snickerdoodle to the next level.

 

The local grocery stores have  started stocking fresh cranberries so I am taking advantage of it and creating  cranberry recipes. These delicious Cranberry Orange Pecan Snickerdoodles are made by starting with a basic snickerdoodle recipe.

I added fresh cranberries, orange zest, and pecans to the dough. After they are baked, dip in melted white chocolate and allow the chocolate to harden. Continue reading Cranberry Orange Pecan Snickerdoodles

HOMEMADE EGGNOG FRENCH TOAST

HOMEMADE EGGNOG FRENCH TOAST                    

Homemade Eggnog French Toast, thick slices of  brioche bread, soaked in a custard made of eggs, heavy cream, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg and salt, then fried in butter.  It is delicious served warm, with butter, syrup, confectioner sugar, and fresh fruit.Homemade Eggnog French Toast is one of our family’s favorite breakfast dishes.  It is so simple to make during the holidays, when eggnog is available, but I have created a recipe that will allow you to make it  any time of the year.

Thick slices of  brioche bread, soaked in a custard made of eggs, eggnog, heavy cream, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg and salt, then fried in butter.  It is delicious served warm, with butter, syrup, confectioner sugar, and fresh fruit. Continue reading HOMEMADE EGGNOG FRENCH TOAST

TURKEY CRANBERRY FONTINA CROSTATA

I am sharing a recipe for this savory TURKEY CRANBERRY FONTINA CROSTATA that I created for the Cape Cod Select Holiday Blogger Recipe Challenge several years ago. It was the perfect time to use some leftover Thanksgiving turkey and  the beautiful cranberries.

Turkey Cranberry Fontina Crostata, a great way to use leftover holiday turkey and frozen cranberries.

 

 

A crostata is baked on a baking sheet with the edges of the dough folded up over the filling.

I used a refrigerated pie crust that made it so easy. A filling made with butter, leftover turkey, frozen cranberries, apples, onion, fontina cheese, and some warm spices was perfect. Continue reading TURKEY CRANBERRY FONTINA CROSTATA

OLD FASHIONED SCALLOPED POTATOES

An Old Fashioned Scalloped Potato recipe packed with a rich creamy, cheesy sauceI am sharing some side dish recipes this week that our family enjoys.  Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes is one of their favorites.

An Old Fashioned Scalloped Potato recipe packed with a rich creamy, cheesy sauce

I have been making this recipe for Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes at least 50 years.  This is a  basic recipe that  other ingredients can be added to for some variety.  I have added ham chunks, diced garlic, or crumbled, crispy bacon in the past.

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