Archive: December, 2012
Roasted Peel-and-Eat Shrimp with Homemade Cocktail Sauce
There are certain foods my family refers to a “fun foods”. Some of these include crabs, artichokes and anything for which we can use chopsticks. Basically, any dish… Read More »
Homemade Chili Sauce
Chili sauce is a condiment I use occasionally, but not often. Needing some for a shrimp recipe I planned to make this weekend, I added it to my… Read More »
Easy Yogurt Fruit Dip
A fruit tray is a delicious addition to any party menu as well as a healthy option that looks pretty and is typically a hit with kids… Read More »
Overnight Sticky Buns
The countdown to Christmas is almost over. With just a few days remaining, those who are hosting family and friends most likely have their menus set… Read More »
Fall Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
With winter just around the corner, I am sort of thinking I should have chosen a different name for this salad! This is the perfect recipe to get… Read More »
Sausage and Egg Casserole
I had to laugh as I was finally typing this recipe. What took me so long? Over the years, I have written these ingredients out on a recipe… Read More »
Golden Oreo Bark (or Mint or Doublestuff or….)
For my younger son’s last birthday treat at school, he requested Oreo Bark. Treats are to be delivered during lunch, and when I arrived at the appointed time… Read More »
Make-Ahead Baked Mashed Potatoes with Greek Yogurt and Chèvre
Even though my job is all about cooking, I rely on make-ahead dishes as much as the next person. Ironically, aspects of The Fountain Avenue Kitchen often keep… Read More »
Santa Cookies
In my recent snickerdoodle biscotti post, I mentioned my talented friend, Lisa. Every December, Lisa spends countless hours mixing, rolling and baking hundreds upon hundreds of cookies for… Read More »
Salted Hot Fudge Sauce
While our family enjoys traditional pies for Thanksgiving dessert, our Christmas dinner is capped with vanilla ice cream drizzled with homemade hot fudge sauce. A plate of cookies… Read More »
The Fountain Avenue Kitchen was my grandmother’s kitchen, the kitchen where I first pulled up a stool and watched the magic of turning basic, fresh ingredients into culinary wonders. Through today’s Fountain Avenue Kitchen, I hope to inspire people to try a new recipe, learn a new technique and eat more vegetables and wholesome grains ... but still enjoy a little dessert now and then. Pull up your chair and join me in the Fountain Avenue Kitchen!
