Looking for a pick-me-up to kill the post-Christmas blues? These gingerbread pancakes are easy to mix together the night before, just leaving the liquid ingredients until just before tossing on a hot griddle. They're perfect served with butter and syrup, but add a bit of orange … [Read more...] about Gingerbread Pancakes for Post-Christmas Blues
Archives for December 2010
Gingerbread Pancakes
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup dark brown brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons cinnamon 1 1/2 tablespoons ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 … [Read more...] about Gingerbread Pancakes
Christmas Menu and a HUGE Thank You
One of the things we strive for when planning our menus is making everything fit together into one nice, neat little package. We look to use ingredients in different ways throughout the week so that we're benefiting from the ability of do-aheads and being able to buy in bulk. … [Read more...] about Christmas Menu and a HUGE Thank You
Filet Mignon in Red Wine Balsamic Reduction
2 pounds tenderloin 4 tablespoons butter 10 oz portobello mushrooms 2 large or 3 small shallots 2/3 cup dry red wine 1/3 cup balsamic 2 tablespoons rosemary, finely chopped kosher salt pepper Cut the tenderloin into 3/4-1" fillets and liberally salt and pepper both … [Read more...] about Filet Mignon in Red Wine Balsamic Reduction
Filet Mignon in Red Wine Balsamic Reduction: Breaking Away from Ham
If you're getting together for the holidays, there's a decent chance you're also planning on eating a large roast of some sort. Break from tradition this year or throw a New Year's dinner and do things up a bit with a filet mignon in a red wine and balsamic reduction with … [Read more...] about Filet Mignon in Red Wine Balsamic Reduction: Breaking Away from Ham