My mother shared this unique salad with me many, many years ago. I have made it often over the years and still enjoy this Nicoise Orzo Salad as much now as when my mother first shared the recipe with me. The nice thing about this salad is that the salad ingredients can be made aheadContinue reading “Summer Salads: Nicoise Orzo Salad”
Category Archives: Recipes
Making Strawberry Jam with Dried Figs
Before I tell you about this amazing jam recipe I just want to welcome all my new blog readers! I so appreciate you all and love all the comments! While you’re on the Internet be sure to come visit my Facebook page, On The Home Front, I’d love it if you’d “like” my page! While livingContinue reading “Making Strawberry Jam with Dried Figs”
Bacon and Egg Fried Rice
I have previously shared our favorite recipe for ham and egg fried rice, and recently made a bacon and egg fried rice which was delicious. I used diced pancetta instead of regular bacon although you could use regular bacon if that’s what you had on hand. I also scrambled the eggs and cooked them separatelyContinue reading “Bacon and Egg Fried Rice”
Tomato and Ricotta Frittata
We have been eating a lot of frittatas lately, such a quick dinner to prepare and the combinations are endless. This tomato and ricotta frittata is just such a dinner. You probably have all the ingredients on hand or at least most of them. In under ½ hour dinner can be ready. Serve it withContinue reading “Tomato and Ricotta Frittata”
Sourdough Blueberry Pancakes
Like sourdough crumpets, making sourdough blueberry pancakes is a wonderful way to use up your discard when refreshing your starter. Each week I have a cup or two of starter to use, I You only need four ingredients and a bowl and you’ll be enjoying pancakes in no time! Sourdough starter introduces a pleasant, mildContinue reading “Sourdough Blueberry Pancakes”
Edamame and Couscous Salad with Feta
This is a wonderfully versatile salad that you can make with whatever ingredients you have on hand. Use arugula instead of spinach for example or green beans instead of the sugar snap peas or even basil instead of the cilantro. The recipe serves 4 and if you have leftovers they are good for lunch theContinue reading “Edamame and Couscous Salad with Feta”
Sourdough Crumpets
Having sourdough starter on hand means I’m always looking for ways to use the discard. I have to say the favorite so far is the Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough Bread. However Sourdough Crumpets take a close second. I am still not quite sure of the difference between an English muffin and a crumpet. They are veryContinue reading “Sourdough Crumpets”
Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough Bread
When we lived in Vermont I had purchased a sourdough starter from King Arthur. It performed well and I had it for several years. I made all sorts of delicious breads, biscuits and even a sour dough cake. Unfortunately when we put our house on the market I let my sourdough go and it eventuallyContinue reading “Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough Bread”
Making a Sourdough Starter
Making a sourdough starter is much easier than I thought!
Greek Salad with Feta and Artichokes
I love salads this time of year. Nothing like mixing up a big salad that you can keep in the fridge and enjoy for a few meals. Serve this Greek Salad with some cooked turkey sausage or grilled chicken and you have a complete, healthy meal to enjoy! The original recipe was adapted from aContinue reading “Greek Salad with Feta and Artichokes”
Nancy on the Home Front 