Dominique Eastwick

Multi-published and multi-genre author Vonnie Hughes steps away from her keyboard to bring us a delicious dish that works for breakfast and for lunch. The kitchen is all yours, Vonnie! Broccoli Frittata 2 cups broccoli florets 4 eggs (yeah, I know. 4!! But that's the way to make it work) 1 cup milk 1 packet of thick vegetable soup (Maggi or whatever brand) 1/3 cup grated tasty cheese Preheat oven to 180°C or 350°F Put broccoli into a greased quiche dish or even a shallow ovenproof dish. Beat eggs with the milk and soup mix. Pour over the broccoli. Sprinkle the cheese on top. Bake for 40 minutes. Serves 4 How about pouring yourself an after breakfast mimosa and then curl up with my latest romantic suspense? Who can you trust if you can’t trust your own mother? Through the clammy fog, Celie Francis hears the chilling message. “I know who you are, Celie. I know where you live.” And in the terrifying aftermath she reconnects with her dysfunctional family i...

Author Susan Lodge , is here with a delicious recipe that is easy and delicious. Take it away, Susan. The world moves faster now and we all have time crunches that take away from home cooking. But here is the perfect meal for when you are really pressed to feed the family.   Quick Pasta Bake 300gm (10oz) dried pasta Penne works well 1 large onion chopped 3 garlic cloves peeled and crushed 4 rashers of thick bacon cooked and chopped into bite size pieces 1-2 tbsp. of olive oil  125 ml (4 oz) water or wine  400gm (14 oz) tin of plum tomatoes. 1 tsp. dried mixed herbs  110 gm (4oz) of hard cheese grated or mozzarella sliced. Salt to taste Pepper to taste  Preheat oven to 180°C or 350°F.  Cook the pasta for the prescribed time on the packet. In a large pan gently fry the onions and garlic in the olive oil for a few minutes until soft and transparent. Add tomatoes, water/wine, bacon, and mixed herbs. Season with salt and pepper. Simme...

Creative author Emma Lane is here to share her latest culinary creation that can be served hot or cold and her new Regency release. The kitchen is all yours, Emma. This recipe is only a guideline for making a delicious lunch or main dish during harvest time when fresh vegetables are available. The list of vegetables is easily amendable to whatever your harvest brings. (Not beets!) Be sure to add nurturing bread like corn bread or crackers for a more substantial meal. (Okay, I used corn chex mix, but that was an emergency) A green salad is always a welcome addition.   FRESH VEGETABLE SOUP 1 diced onion (not mild and NOT garlic.) ½ diced green pepper (sweet) 2 chopped celery stalks (all sand removed)  1 fat carrot peeled and chopped Corn kernels (1-2 ears fresh) 1 can diced tomato or 1 lg. chopped fresh 1½ cups fresh green beans chopped (strings removed) 1 can Campbell’s Chicken and Rice soup or 1 cup soup stock, beef or chicken ½ pound hamburger (I use grou...

from HL Carpenter  We wish we could say Gramma shared the recipe for this scrumptious dessert with us while we were writing The SkyHorse . After all, what better way for her granddaughter, Tovi, to stay cool on a sweltering summer day while tending a horse hatched from an egg? But we must admit the sweet treat was around long before The SkyHorse trotted into our lives.  If you like to have dessert on hand for those daily ice cream cravings guests, this cake keeps well in the freezer. It’s expandable, too. Just use a bigger pan, more ice cream and extra whipped topping. When it comes to ice cream, more is better, right?   No Bake Ice Cream Sandwich Cake What you’ll need: One package (12 bars) of ice cream sandwiches One container (8 ounces or larger) of whipped topping (or make your own with a pint of whipping cream and 3 tablespoons of sugar) Garnish of your choice: Sprinkles; chopped nuts; caramel, chocolate or other syrup Glass or plastic pan with a lid ...

When I saw this all I could think was sweet mother of all that is good :) Please Welcome Author Nancy Frasier !!!! Maple Bacon Monkey Bread (Perfect for a lazy weekend morning) Ingredients : 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 tablespoons real maple syrup 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 6 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls Directions : Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8x4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave butter and syrup uncovered on High 30 to 45 seconds or until hot. Stir in brown sugar and red pepper until dissolved. Stir in bacon. Evenly spoon mixture into pan. Unroll each can of dough into 1 large rectangle, press perforations to seal. Cut each rectangle into 8 rows by 3 rows, to make 24 pieces per rectangle (48 pieces of dough total). Roll each piece of dough into a ball. Arrange balls over butter mixture ...

I am thrilled to host fellow Black Hills Wolves Author Celia Breslin and one of my favorite things caramel YUMMY This is my grandmother’s recipe for the best caramels on the planet.  They make a great holiday treat (or present), but really, they’re sooooo good that you’ll want to make them year round. The Best Ever Caramel Candy, aka Grandma Eddie's Caramels 1 can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk 2 cups white sugar 2 cups white Karo Syrup 1 stick of butter (1/4 lb.) 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Mix together the first three ingredients (milk, sugar, syrup) in a large bowl. Melt the butter in a large heavy kettle, pour in the mixture and bring to a boil. Stir continuously while mixture boils until it reaches the temperature of 245 degrees Fahrenheit on a candy thermometer (can take up to 25 minutes). Note: If mixture overcooks, candy gets too hard. Once the 245-degree temperature is reached, remove kettle from stove. Stir in 1...

A Taste of Italy  This dish may seem like a lot of work, but it really isn’t. Besides, you will love the beautiful blend of flavors. This recipe serves 2, maybe 3, people. Double it and freeze for a later meal. Serve with a Caesar salad and a crisp white wine.   Chicken Tetrazzini   Chicken Casserole with Noodles and Mushrooms Chicken 2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless  1 medium onion, peeled and halved  1 whole clove  1 stalks celery, including leaves  1 bay leaf  1 medium-sized carrot  5 cups chicken stock   Combine chicken and all remaining ingredients in a 3-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce temperature to low and simmer, partially covered for 15 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is tender but not falling apart.  Transfer the chicken to a cutting board. When cool enough to handle cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces. Set aside. Strain the cooking liquid through a fine s...

by Sara Daniel I created this flavorful recipe in celebration of my new series One Night with the Bridal Party . This is the perfect dessert for a bridal shower or post-wedding brunch. It's also delicious with a cup of tea and a good book. Pound Cake with Fresh Strawberries 1 cup butter, room temperature 1 cup sugar 4 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla ¼ tsp. nutmeg 1 tsp. baking powder 2 cups flour Fresh Strawberries – sliced  Preheat oven to at 325° F.  Grease and flour a 9 X 5 loaf pan.  Beat butter with an electric mixer for 1 minute. Add sugar to butter, a bit at a time, beating on medium/high for 5 minutes or until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating for one minute after each egg, and scraping the bowl. Add vanilla and beat for another minute. Gradually add nutmeg, baking powder, and flour, beat on low/medium until just combined.  Pour into prepared pan. Bake 1 hour. Cool and slice. Serve with fresh strawberries.  Here's a...