Recipes by Eliot (Page 75)

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	Georgia O’Keeffe Applesauce by Eliot We play this silly game every Christmas with one of my brothers-in-law. He has never agreed to our adult-no-gift-Christmas decree. Apparently a no-gift Christmas is sacrilege to him.A couple of years ago, he started sneaking around and sending everyone Harry & David boxes for Christmas. I love Harry & David stuff from the…	1 vote 689 views
	Recipes from (but mostly inspired by) Santa Fe by Eliot Since we have been back from our Christmas trip to Santa Fe, I have (hopefully) been regaling you with stories about dining, drinking, destinations and shopping in this state capital. I have been very remiss on posting recipes.Well, today is the day. I have been experimenting with Santa Fe inspired recipes.For breakfast on New…	1 vote 780 views
	New Year’s Eve by the Fire Place by Eliot One of my favorite Christmas songs is by The Waitresses. I know, you have never heard of them. I think they were a one-hit wonder in the 80s. (Actually, they had a couple of hits.) When I hear their song “Christmas Wrapping,” it always makes me feel melancholy and nostalgic, just like New Year’s Eve.When I was in my teens, I had…	1 vote 640 views
	Fresh Salad with Baked Goat Cheese by Eliot I love scheduling posts ahead of time. Especially during the holidays and when we are traveling. Since we were in SANTA FE for Christmas, I pre-posted/scheduled many things. Now that we are home, I am able to sit down, read my favorite blogs and see what everyone else did for the holidays. I LOVE Christmas vacation.We just…	1 vote 752 views
	Christmas Gift # 14: Ginger Snaps by Eliot Many years ago, we were in Ft. Scott, Kansas during the holidays. The local historical society was sponsoring a holiday tour of historic homes and the ladies of the society were baking these cookies in each featured residence. Not only were the houses decorated to the hilt, but they also smelled delicious. The aroma of the spicy…	1 vote 510 views
	Christmas Gifts #13: Homemade cheese crackers by Eliot Christmas Gifts #13: Homemade cheese crackersBy Eliot, on December 23rd, 2011I substituted whole wheat pastry flour for the refined white flour in this recipe.Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Do not use pre shredded cheese—grate your own.Mound o' cheeseCream butter with shredded cheese. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt,…	1 vote 755 views
	Christmas Gift # 12: White Queso by Eliot Christmas Gift # 12: White QuesoBy Eliot, on December 22nd, 2011My husband is so good. As the trials and tribulations (or what I perceive as trials and tribulations) at work seem to mount, he tells me every morning to think about what inspires me. What great advice to start the day!However, last week I called him from work around…	1 vote 365 views
	Christmas Gift #10: Trail Mix Cookies for SRC by Eliot I wish I had the time to be a part of all the linky parties, food bloggers clubs, cookbook clubs, and challenges, but time seems to be scarce, especially this time of year.I seem to only have time for two foodie clubs: Cook the Books and Secret Recipe Club. I am committed to them both. Cook the Books is a great literary foodie…	1 vote 468 views
	Christmast Gift #9: Double Choco-Banana Muffins by Eliot Christmast Gift #9: Double Choco-Banana MuffinsBy Eliot, on December 17th, 2011This recipe is from Cooking by the Bootstraps (Junior League of Enid, OK) and is credited to Maple Place Bed & Breakfast. (Cooking by the Bootstraps is the sequel to Stir Ups one of the best Junior League cookbooks EVER!)The cinnamon reminds me of…	1 vote 368 views
	Christmas Gift #8: Bakery Style Blueberry Muffins by Eliot Christmas Gift #8: Bakery Style Blueberry MuffinsBy Eliot, on December 15th, 2011Thank goodness we have had no snow so far this winter. (Watch it—I know I just jinxed it.)Last winter I was home-bound for about a week because of the weather. I went on a baking binge. Thanks to a lot of great foodie pals who post fantastic recipes,…	1 vote 1056 views