From the Kitchen

It is said that the kitchen is the heart of the home. This is certainly true here at the Homestead. Our kitchen is the gathering place of choice for most of our guests. It is a place where we gather to enjoy good food and great conversation. Around the kitchen table, not only do we eat, but important decisions are made, life's joys celebrated and problems solved. My mission is to provide food that will not only nourish the body but feed the soul as well. Our food is clean, wholesome, and delicious.

My Very Favorite Thin-Crust Pizza Dough

January 8, 2016 Leave a Comment

Pizza. You know you want some! This one word can set mouths watering and stomachs growling.

It has been estimated that the average American will consume more than 6,000 slices of pizza in their lifetime – or about 46 slices per year (that’s about 23 pounds of pizza)

Since it it National Pizza Week (National Pizza Month is October – yeah – a whole month to celebrate) I am sharing my favorite thin-crust dough recipe. This is a fabulous crust – the base is crisp and the inside stays moist. . . . a win-win!

For those of you who keep sourdough starter as a member of your family – I have included a link for my sourdough version of this crust. All I am going to say is Mmmmmmm.

Mangia!

Kathy

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A perfect way to start the New Year

January 1, 2016 1 Comment

If there’s no better way to start the day than with a great breakfast – then it should hold true that there could be no better way to start the new year than with the same. These muffins have been a family favorite for years. Buttery, moist, the perfect crumb – loaded with blueberries and a kiss of lemon. Top them off with a sweet, buttery crumble – worth getting out of bed for! Be sure not to over-mix the batter – mixing by hand, just until combined, will yield that perfect, crumbly goodness of a great muffin.

Here’s to a great year – filled with great breakfasts!

Kathy

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Soup’s On

December 15, 2015 Leave a Comment

With the onset of winter weather, soup is my meal of choice. There is something about a hearty bowl of soup that nourishes not only the body, but feeds the soul.

This soup is one of my all-time favorites – filled with veggies, meatballs, pasta and a flavorful broth – truly comfort in a bowl!

Enjoy

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What’s for dinner?

December 9, 2015 Leave a Comment

I am not, by nature, a fish eater. For years, as a child, the mention of fish for dinner was enough to bring me to tears. Fortunately, time has brought me to my senses. Although I still do not care for “fishy” tasting fish, there is nothing like a great piece of fish (mild, that is). It is light, healthy -a great source of protein.

With it’s never-ending stream of heavy, calorie-laden (and delicious) foods, the holiday season is a perfect time to add more fish to your diet. [Continue Reading …]

Are you ready to spice up the holidays?

November 5, 2015 Leave a Comment

Have you ever wondered why spices come in such small containers? Although the larger containers may be a better value, unless you do a great deal of cooking – and use a lot of spice, you will be throwing your money away! That’s because ground spices are at their best and most potent flavor only for about 6 months after being opened. [Continue Reading …]

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