HYMNS IN THE KITCHEN

Looking for ways to creatively use up your leftover Thanksgiving dinner turkey? How about a Babka bread, using said turkey (or just sliced deli turkey) and lots of Parmesan cheese? Really, any savory filling would be delicious here. Marinara with lots of mozzarella and basil, pesto and roasted chicken. The possibilities are endless! Hope you give this one a try. Enjoy! Turkey and Cheese Babka Serves 8-10 Ingredients for the Dough: 1 cup whole milk, warmed to 110-115 degrees F

This lovely little asparagus appetizer is a great addition to your holiday table or pot luck. They would go perfect with a meaty main course and look beautiful and festive. These were much easier to make than they look and I hope you give them a try. Enjoy! Roasted Potato Appetizer with Asparagus Makes about 40 single servings Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs mini potatoes (about 20), cleaned and halved 4 tablespoons oil of choice 8-10 asparagus spears, clean and dried 1 8-oz brick cre

Call it a midday snack or call it lunch, but these loaded cheese nachos with shredded chicken in a barbecue sauce made from scratch are a delight! Make sure you and whoever you're sharing these with are ready to eat as soon as these come out of the oven, as they are best when fresh. Enjoy! BBQ Chicken Nachos 4-6 servings Ingredients for the BBQ Sauce: 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 1 1/2 cups ketchup 2 tablepsoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon Worcestshire sauce 1 tablespoon onion

This is a very simple recipe, but one that I enjoyed so much! Because this recipe has so few ingredients, I made sure to choose the very best. I truly don't think you would be able to get the same experience without using the freshest bread and the best butter. Fresh radishes and dill with the freshly cracked black pepper is so excellent, but the butter is the star of the show, really, so I chose butter made with milk from grass fed cows. Smeared on french bread that's been l

It's only August but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't thinking about wearing sweaters and drinking hot cocoa already. My favorite time of year is so close and it's got me thinking fall flavors, like cinnamon, nutmeg and maple. I made this granola with some of these flavors and have been enjoying it for weeks, as it keeps so well in an air-tight container.This would also make a great gift for your friends and family. I hope you give this a try! Enjoy. Maple Cinnamon Granola 14-

This soup is so hearty and so rich, it can without doubt satisfy many tummies even with just a small portion. Topped with these crunchy rye sippets, or croutons as many know them, this makes a wonderful brunch that's relatively quick and easy to make. This soup also freezes wonderfully if you're stocking your freezer with quick meals for busy days. You can get creative with your toppings and add fresh herbs, ground black pepper, freshly grated Parmesan, sour cream, or anythin

When making ceviche, I always know to make a colossal amount. This stuff goes FAST. Especially in the heat of the summer days, cool ceviche served with tortilla chips (even better if said chips are lime flavored) is among the greater pleasures in life. My life, at least, because I probably love eating more than is normal. Nonetheless, I warn you, be ready to make this recipe over and over again during sweet summertime, it is that good. Go out, get you some sunshine, share som

It is the season of outdoor BBQing and backyard entertaining. These stuffed mini peppers are a perfect addition to your party, and they couldn't be easier. the shredded meat could be made way ahead of time, saving you the majority of the work for an easy appetizer. Who doesn't love that?? These time saving tricks are always something I'm on the lookout, so be prepared for lots more of these kind of recipes this upcoming summer season. Enjoy! Pulled Pork Stuffed Peppers Makes

This incredible recipe for garlic naan (recipe adapted from Chef John of Foodwishes) is great for homemade gyros. I made a simple tzatziki sauce (plain yogurt, chopped cucumber, garlic, dill, salt and pepper), and served with leftover steak sliced thin, tomatoes, cucumber and lettuce. What a treat! The perfect amount of elasticity in this bread prevents it from tearing, making it easy to wrap and eat. The garlic flavor is very prominent in this, as it is in most Mediterranean

It's early afternoon, and the sun is playing hide and seek behind the clouds. The air is still so that the birds chirping sounds like music. Somewhere in the distance someone is mowing their lawn and the smell of fresh cut grass and new budding flowers is strong and aromatic. I had some dishes to wash and laundry to fold, but my littles want to have snacks on the front lawn so we laid out a blanket and I let the chores wait a little. This was more important. We had this dip