Posts by Mead Meadow,LLC
Roasted Chicken Thighs with Cannellini Beans
We had friends coming for dinner and were trying to be creative and try something new, without being too complicated. I really like that Roasted Chicken Thighs with Cannellini Beans is easy and can be made in one hour, so this was perfect! The mustard and olive oil give the chicken thighs a really nice…
Read MoreGrandma Harriet’s Quick Brownies
Grandma Harriet’s Quick Brownies is one of the many treats she would make for us whenever we visited. We loved these so much! They are so delicious and so simple and quick to make. I love that they only bake for 15-20 minutes, and you put the frosting on them as soon as they come…
Read MoreMom’s Baked Beans
I finally found a large bean pot to make Mom’s Baked Beans recipe! I found this great bean pot in Texas, on an antique buying trip with my friend Kathy in Montgomery, Texas. It is just perfect! There are some recipes that you just have to make for a picnic, this is one of them.…
Read MoreSake Fried Rice
I have been looking for a really good Sake Fried Rice recipe. So this is a combination of an old and a new recipe. Our friends own a Sake brewery, so I wanted to make sure I include their Blue Current Sake in the recipe. After you cook the rice, chop the scallions and the…
Read MoreLemon Roll
Where should I start? I asked my Mom what she wanted me to make for Mother’s Day for Mead Meadow. Mom thought about it and told me she wanted me to make the Lemon Roll that her Mother used to make. This is where it gets interesting. I wish I had paid better attention. The…
Read MoreGuacamole
Strong, simple fresh flavors are the key to a really good Guacamole. I only use tomatoes as a garnish, so they do not water down the guacamole. Sometimes, I put a Cracked Black Pepper Garnish (recipe attached) on the tomatoes. Ripe avocados are also key to the texture and flavor of a good guacamole. I…
Read MoreGinger Beer Margarita
I know a Ginger Beer Margarita may sound like a strange combination. If you like a “Dark and Stormy” (Ginger Beer and Rum), you will really like this Margarita. It is not too sweet and not to sour, it is just right. It is so right, that it may sneak up on you if you…
Read MoreCarrot Cake with White Chocolate – Cream Cheese Icing
I have always loved carrot cake. I have used many recipes over the years, so I took the best part of each one and made it even better. This Carrot Cake with White Chocolate – Cream Cheese Icing is very moist because of the mandarin oranges soaked in rum. I love cream cheese icing, but,…
Read MoreRack of Lamb with Rosemary Herb Crust
We made this Rack of Lamb with roasted vegetables, you can put the roasted vegetables in the oven for 30 minutes before you put the lamb in, and they will both be ready at the same time. They both cook at the same temperature, bonus. You can coat the lamb with the crust ahead of…
Read MoreEaster Tablescape 2017 at Mead Meadow
The Easter Table is set for Brunch at Mead Meadow. Special thanks to Cynthia Clainos for the beautiful runner, a very special birthday gift, from a very special friend. We love to use the Eco-Kids Egg Coloring Kit to color our eggs. It is a small company in Maine specializing in non-toxic art supplies for kids.…
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