Ann Fulton

Desserts, Snacks

Sheila’s Beet Cake

When I posted a pretty picture of fresh beets on my Fountain Avenue Kitchen Facebook page, I was amazed by the reaction.  (Click on this link to read all the wonderful comments.) I always think of beets as a love-them-or-hate-them food.  You’re either all in or all out!  Well, readers that day were in deep.…

Breakfast, Casseroles

Apple Crisp Baked Oatmeal

  By now, my love of baked oatmeal has been well established.  Truth be told, I hold back some of my variations because I don’t want to over-oatmeal people.  I think the time has come, however, to release another! My sister-in-law, Melissa, is to thank for this delicious creation.  She is a nurse who leaves…

Breakfast, Snacks

Coconut Pumpkin Granola

Pumpkin works as a tasty replacement for a portion of the sugar and oil in this crunchy granola, which offers just the right notes of sugar and spice!   My go-to granola recipe is such a favorite, it takes a pretty terrific option for me to stray from my old standby. But as fall rolls…

Pizzas

Polenta Crust Pizza Pie

Ok…so first thing is first!  What is the difference between polenta and cornmeal…and grits for that matter?  In case you are wondering what to buy, or whether it matters, I am including an overview below that might prove helpful. When I began the Flavor Trend Journey with Sargento Cheese and Rick Bayless last winter, Rick…

Desserts, Snacks

No Bake Butterscotch Haystacks

Three ingredients are all you need for this salty-sweet, crunchy treat that takes mere minutes to make. No baking required!   Butterscotch Haystacks are, without a doubt, my younger son’s favorite cookie. I always make them over the holidays and he frequently requests them throughout the year.  When his science class organized a nature-themed bake…

Sandwiches

Cheesy Grilled Pulled Pork (or Chicken) Sandwiches

There is nothing I love more than turning leftovers into something new and delicious. Sometimes, it enables us to get dinner on the table when we otherwise wouldn’t.  Beyond providing time savings, repurposing leftovers saves precious dollars. For this casual but yummy dinner, I started with the remains of the pulled pork barbecue I cooked…

Salads, Side Dishes

Beet Salad with Walnuts and Goat Cheese

When I was a kid and my mom served beets, I was not a happy camper.  I can remember, however, going to a restaurant in Virginia as a newlywed and, for some reason, being inspired to order a beet salad.  That salad completely reversed my previous stance on beets and was a recipe I felt…

Condiments, Dressings, Salads

Balsamic Orange Avocado Oil Vinaigrette

Congratulations to Mary Lou Keller!  You are the winner!  If you could please email me your complete mailing address and phone number, you will receive your prize soon!   NOTE:  Chosen Foods has graciously offered to provide a 500 mL bottle of their avocado oil to one lucky reader.  For a chance to win, simply comment…

Condiments

Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix

The best DIY recipe adds cozy fall flavor to pumpkin pie, muffins, cakes, and more – with just four spices you likely have on hand!  Beyond cooler weather, shorter days, and football games, the arrival of fall means apples, pumpkins, and a host of other delicious fall fruits and vegetables. This is often the time…

Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks

Banana Coconut Crunch with “The Perfect Snaque” Giveaway

UPDATE:  My friend, Cricket, from The Perfect Snaque very kindly offered a promotion code so all our Fountain Avenue Kitchen friends can order through her site and receive a 15% discount.  The promotion code is “fountain” and this is the link to The Perfect Snaque store.    Congratulations to Amanda R!  You are the winner of The…

Appetizers, Side Dishes

Roasted Beets, Two Ways

There are so many ways to cook beets:  steam, boil, roast, microwave.  What is really the best way?  After trying quite a few methods over the years, I have settled upon two that produce perfectly cooked beets. In my opinion, roasting brings out the robust flavor of beets, allowing for a certain creaminess while maintaing…

Salads, Side Dishes

Parmesan Crusted Roasted Potato and Arugula Salad

  As summer draws to a close, I am always a little sad to say goodbye to seasonal favorites like peaches and corn on the cob.  But with autumn’s cooler temperatures, there are many delicious options to enjoy anew. Crunchy, tart apples, creamy winter squashes, and an array of greens that truly improve as the…

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