Tag Archives: pecans

Gifts from your Kitchen (plus: recipe for candied chipolte pecans)

By Janelle | Published 12/01/2010

I am lucky to be on the Top 50 blogs for www.delish.com. It is a fantastic network of online food and lifestyle content (Hearst Magazines and MSFT). I love browsing their slides of ideas—if ever I need inspiration for carving a pumpkin, making quick holiday appetizers or creating gifts from my kitchen DELISH is a worthy resource. Check it out for yourself: a series of 23 slides to… [more]

Ginger Sugar Pecans

By Janelle | Published 11/05/2006

I have to eat these in private because I cannot get them in my mouth fast enough (the resulting fist-in-mouth can be quite embarrassing). If you make enough to share, these ginger-infused pecans are awesome for pre-dinner munching with cocktails.
I sometimes package them in cellophane with twine, colorful ribbon or handmade labels for a nice hostess or holiday gift. I would tell you they keep well for a week… [more]

Chickens & Goats

By Janelle | Published 11/02/2006

…helped make this meal. Well, they did: chicken tenders are browned until golden, then goat cheese is rolled into pecan-laced balls to make this fine meal that graces our table. Hats off to the animals that feed us, directly or indirectly, meal after meal (this is where my wonderfully conscientious vegan friends cringe: love you guys!).
My mom and husband gave this entree a substantial nod, so it comes to… [more]