Maggie’s Menu: Basil + Mint Pesto Scallops
- Posted by magpie
- On August 22, 2016
Message from Maggie: We always do scallops the same way (see here). One of the most fun things about this blog is that it inspires me to make things I’ve never tried rather than the same-old same-old. We planted mint in our herb garden and beyond using it as an ingredient in Mr. Magpie’s bourbon, […]
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Maggie’s Menu: Brussel Sprout Summer Salad
- Posted by magpie
- On June 27, 2016
Message from Maggie: I had a rendition of this at a friends house in Colorado last weekend. I served with short ribs and cous cous as a delicious side. Ingredients: 1 pound of brussel sprouts 1/4 cup of toasted pine nuts 2 T. White wine vinegar 1 T. Lemon juice 1 T. Olive oil Instructions: […]
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Maggie’s Menu: Praline Cheesecake
- Posted by magpie
- On March 30, 2016
Message from Maggie: I was planning to do a simple cheesecake for our Easter dessert but my mother in law directed me to this fancier version, which was a big hit. Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups crushed graham crackers (about 22 total) 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup + 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted 1/2 cup […]
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