Tag: walnuts

  • Banana-nut  Muffins

    Banana-nut Muffins

    This recipe is a quick easy way to get rid of those overripe bananas and get the reward of a tasty muffin.  I adapted this recipe from one of my favorite cookbooks Mad About Muffins by Dot Vartan.  I used her New England Banana Muffin recipe and added 1 cup of chopped walnuts.  I love…

  • Sauteed Fresh Green Beans and Leeks

    Sauteed Fresh Green Beans and Leeks

    Gardening is one of the most rewarding hobbies  that I have.  I am still always amazed every time a flower blooms or a vegetable produces, not to mention the reward of being able to walk to my garden and decide what will be prepared for that day’s meal. Today’s meal brought me quite a surprise.…

  • Dilled Peas and Almonds

    Dilled Peas and Almonds

    When I was growing up my sister always insisted that I eat my English peas that she prepared  from a can.  I hated them.  It was always a battle to get them down, but to please her, I always did.  When I started gardening, I decided to grow fresh peas only because I loved how they…