Banana Rum Custard

This rich custard offers a nod to the famous New Orleans dessert, Bananas Foster. Sliced bananas are baked with the eggs and milk, then the whole dish is sweetened with a rum sauce and whipped topping. Enjoy the custard hot from the oven, or chill it overnight and serve it  cold. Flame the sauce as…

Baked Sole with Buttery Crabmeat-Parsley Stuffing

An elegant-looking dish that’s simple to prepare. Tender sole, filled with seasoned crabmeat, will make anyone a seafood lover. Garnish with fresh lemon and a sprig of parsley, then serve with a garden salad and crisp, white wine.   Ingredients Cooking spray 4 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs 4 sole…

Baked Potatoes Paprikash

You know that question “what one thing would you take with you if you were stranded on a desert island”? Well for me, the answer would probably be “a 10 pound sack of potatoes”. Bake your Potatoes Paprikash to a dark golden brown, with a crisped paprika jacket. Serve them alongside roasted chicken or grilled…

Bailey’s Berry Tarts

The secret to this semi-homemade dessert? Add a little Bailey’s Irish Cream to packaged vanilla pudding mix. Then top with a luscious berry mix and fresh whipped cream for an easy, sweet end to any meal.   Ingredients 4 mini graham cracker pie crusts 1 package vanilla pudding mix (regular, not instant) 1 cup milk 1…

Breakfast in Bed

Love breakfast? Check out my recipes on the Charles P. Rogers Breakfast in Bed blog!

Golden Beet Salad

Golden beets have a mellow flavor that pairs well with tangy cheese, and rich, toasted walnuts. Ingredients 1 pound golden beets 1 cup walnuts ¾ cup olive oil ½ cup champagne vinegar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard Salt and white pepper, to taste 1 small head Boston lettuce 1 small bunch Frisee lettuce…

French Onion Soup

Use mushroom stock in this French Onion Soup for a hearty vegetarian meal with earthy undertones. Add a fresh green salad and a crisp glass of Sancerre… you’re good to go!  Ingredients: 6 large onions (3 red, 3 yellow) 3 tablespoons butter Salt and pepper, to taste 2 teaspoons dried parsley 1 teaspoon dried basil…

Apfelkuchen

An old family favorite – Apfelkuchen! This cake employs a simple baking powder mix, reminiscent of biscuit dough, that creates a perfect base to showcase the fruit’s natural flavors. Sprinkled with sugary spice and cooked in a hot oven, it’s a real old-fashioned treat. Ingredients 2 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt…

Blueberry Scones

There’s nothing that says summer like luscious, ripe blueberries. Their sweet-tart flavor reminds me of July picnics and swimming at the lake. How about wrapping some up in sweet, flaky scone batter and baking them in a hot oven until the berries burst open and the tops turn golden brown? Serve them warm, and the…

Tropical Sweet Orange Cups

Make this recipe using sweet, seedless navel oranges. Delicious and readily available (with a peak growing season of January through March), their thick, vibrant skins make a beautiful presentation and perfect single serving-sized bowl. Ingredients 1 navel orange 3 tablespoons fresh pineapple*, chopped fine 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut 2 tablespoons non-fat vanilla yogurt 3…