Author: Marcia

Brioche Makes an Excellent King Cake, Caramel Pecan Rolls, or Cinnamon Rolls

Brioche is a rich, buttery dough that is great for making King Cakes, Caramel Pecan Rolls, Cinnamon Rolls, etc.  It is super easy as well as fast to make. Brioche Dough 4 t Active Dry Yeast 5 oz. AP Flour 6 oz. Whole Milk Sponge 

Craving Summer? Roasted Red Pepper Soup is Full of Fresh Flavors

My family loves this Roasted Red Pepper Soup.  It’s creamy, delicious, and full of fresh flavors.  Add crisp pancetta or lump crab meat to raise the flavor level even more. Roasted Red Pepper Soup 6-8 red bell peppers (depending on size) 4 cloves of garlic, finely 

Great Alternative for St. Patrick’s Day Dinner

We love to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at our house, but don’t love the corned beef and cabbage dinner that is traditional.  Instead, we make a grilled sandwich with all the flavor of corned beef but not of the hassle of the cabbage.

Corned Beef and Sauerkraut

Grilled Corned Beef Sandwiches

two sliced of bread for each sandwich (used a good crusty bread)

shaved corned beef

sauerkraut, well-drained

provolone cheese

butter, (about one tablespoon per sandwich)

2 cloves of garlic, minced

Make the sandwich:   slice of bread, provolone cheese, sauerkraut, corned beef, provolone cheese, slice of bread.

Using a heavy bottom skillet, melt the butter  on medium high head and add a small bit of garlic.  Carefully place the sandwich in the skillet with the melted butter.  Allow to toast for a few minutes then flip over (you may need to add a bit more butter).  Cover and continue cooking until the cheese has melted and it is hot all the way through.  About 5 minutes.  Watch it so it doesn’t burn.  Serve immediately.

NOTE:  These are also great with a Panini press.