Cool Summer Time Dessert…
Strawberry Shortbread Ice-Box Cake by The Gourmet Farm Girl This recipe is an original design for one of my Ice-Box Cakes. It is a wonderful dessert on a warm Summer’s evening, it is cold and refreshing and not to mention very yummy…make one up ahead and at the end of the day sit back on the porch and ENJOY! You will need: 1 Qt. quality vanilla […]
Week-end Breakfast…
Baked Hashbrowns with Cheesy Eggs and Veggies The Gourmet Farm Girl 10 – 12 eggs (depending on the size of your ramekin) 3-4 tablespoons milk 4 tablespoons butter1- 20 oz. package fresh hash brown potatoes2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese blend 2-3 green onions chopped2 cups chopped fresh spinach I used four 4 1/2 inch ramekins […]
Holiday Breakfast…
Impress your family or house guests this holiday season with this delicious and easy breakfast using frozen puff pastry. This recipe makes two servings at a time; you will need to repeat for additional servings. Serve with a fresh cut fruit salad. Puffed Pasteries with Poached Eggs and Smoked Salmon By The Gourmet Farm Girl 2 fresh eggs […]
End of Summer Supper…
This was one of my favorite meals growing up. I loved to go to the garden and pick green peppers for this particular meal. Just the smell of them takes me back to mom’s garden… This is a great way to use any late season peppers and tomatoes. I originally posted this recipe last season but […]
Warm Your Bones with Soup…
Creamy Tomato SoupBy The Gourmet Farm Girl 2 Tablespoons Butter2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive oil2 cloves garlic minced½ cup chopped green onions½ cup chopped celery + some of the light green leaves (chopped)½ cup chopped carrots1/8 teaspoon black pepper1 -14.5 oz can of low sodium beef broth1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce1-28 oz can of Red Gold […]
A New Creation…
I remember a meal my mother used to make with round steak and tomato sauce. Looking back it was actually a version of Steak Pizzaiola. I came across this recipe recently and decided to make my mom’s classic dish “Gourmet Farm Girl”style. Chuck Roast Pizzaiola By The Gourmet Farm Girl 2 1/2 pound chuck roast (bone in) […]
Great Side Dish…
Pasta with Garden Tomatoes and Fresh Herbs By the Gourmet Farm Girl 1/4 pound thin spaghetti noodles (enough to yield 2-3 cups cooked)1 cup yellow pear tomatoes (or any yellow tomato chopped)1 cup red cherry or grape tomatoes4-5 tablespoons fresh chopped basil2-3 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley4 cloves garlic minced3-4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Cook pasta according to package […]
Sweet Corn Season…
When growing up on the farm I recall every August when the sweet corn turned ripe and the time came to preserve some for the winter. Sweet corn was planted in the fields next to the field corn in rows as long as the field…there was a lot of corn. The corn was picked from […]
Lefterover idea…
Onion Flavored Fried Potatoes By The Gourmet Farm Girl 4-5 leftover baked potatoes (or bake potatoes ahead and refrigerate till ready for use)1 small yellow onion (sliced)1 leek (sliced)¼ teaspoon garlic powder3 tablespoons butter3-5 tablespoons olive oilSalt and pepper to taste Slice leftover baked potatoes and fry in 2 tablespoons butter and 2-3 tablespoons […]
Have lots of Zucchini?
If you have a lot of Zucchini, here is a recipe my mother had. Keep in mind (if you’re not canning) you can make this and store in the refrigerator for up to a week, just cut the recipe in half (or make the whole recipe and give some away) it is very yummy on hot dogs, brats and […]