Lorraine D. Hebler

Fall for Apples

By Lorraine

It’s Apple time again when the temps begin to drop and fall seems a little closer.
If you are looking for some ways to enjoy those beautiful apples showing up in the market, you might want to try baking up one of the these treats.
1 All-American, All Delicious Apple Pie
2 Apple Coffee Cake
3 Jewish Apple Cake
4 Double Apple Bundt Cake
5 Apple Pear Crisp
6 Apple Bundles
7 Cran-Apple Crisp
8 Apple Apple Bread Pudding

Or, maybe a hearty meat pie or spinach salad.  Top the salad with Grilled chicken for a more substantial entree.
Heartland Pork and Apple Pie   ~*~   Spinach Waldorf Salad

Peach Melba Cream Cheese Pie

By Lorraine

Here is a recipe for a dessert that goes together quickly.  Although not at all like a typical cheesecake consistency, (this one is a bit heavy), it is a no-bake pie and very pretty! 
Make it with a pastry crust or a graham cracker crust.
 Sweetened cream cheese is spread in the bottom of the pie shell and then topped with sliced peaches, fresh raspberries and a glaze of raspberry preserves.

Peach Melba Cream Cheese Pie

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INGREDIENTS:
1 (9 inch) pie crust or graham cracker crust, baked
2 (8 ounce) packages Neufchâtel Cheese, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 tsp lemon zest
2 cups sliced peaches, fresh, frozen or canned (drained, if using canned)
1/2 cup raspberries
1/4 cup raspberry preserves (I used sugar-free)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Mint for garnish, if desired

While the pie crust is cooling, combine Neufchâtel cheese, sugar, lemon zest and vanilla, mix well until blended.

Spread onto bottom of baked and cooled crust; chill 1/2 hour.

Top with peaches and raspberries just before serving.

Combine preserves and juice, mixing until well blended. Warm for a few seconds in the microwave to make it easier to spoon over peaches.

Garnish with fresh mint.

Rosemary Wreath and Rosemary Parmesan~Crusted Pork Chop Dinner

By Lorraine

I’ve got another wreath idea to share with you.
This one is not just decorative but also useful in the kitchen
A wreath made of Rosemary sprigs is both aromatic and handy to snip and add in meal preparation.
For the base of the wreath I looked for a small circle.  I found a package of four, five-inch metal circles in the leather supply section of the craft store.You could use a heavy wire and make the circle yourself.
After cutting the rosemary into 5-6-inch pieces, I wired several of them into a bundle. 
It took six bundles to go around and fill out this 5-inch wire circle.
That’s all there is to it.
It smells wonderful too!
My Rosemary was a windowsill-size gift from a friend.  I kept it indoors for a year and then planted it outside in a pot.  It grew and I transplanted it into a raised bed herb garden two years ago.
Rosemary is an aromatic, perennial herb with fragrant, evergreen, needle-like leaves. The leaves are used as a flavoring in foods such as stuffing, pork, chicken and turkey. It is native to the Mediterranean region. The name “rosemary” derives from the Latin for “dew” (ros) and “sea” (marinus), or “dew of the sea”.  Rosemary is reasonably hardy in cool climates and it can withstand droughts.  I live in zone 6b and my rosemary has no problem wintering over. It is easy to grow and pest-resistant and can be grown in pots. Be sure it has good drainage and a sunny location.

Parmesan & Rosemary Crusted~Pork Chops
adapted from Giada recipe

Ingredients
1 large egg
1/2 cup dried Italian-style bread crumbs
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/2-1 tsp. snipped rosemary
3 (1/2 to 3/4-inch thick) center-cut pork chops
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3-4 tablespoons olive oil
Whisk the egg in a pie plate to blend.  Combine Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and the rosemary in another plate. Sprinkle the pork chops with salt and pepper.  Dip the pork chops in the egg and then into the cheese/bread crumb mixture, coating completely, patting to adhere.
Heat 1-2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pork chops, and cook until golden brown and the center reaches 150 degrees, about 6 minutes per side. Add additional oil as needed when cooking second side.  (My chops browned quickly, so I covered pan with lid, leaving slightly ajar and cooked for less time until just cooked through keeping them nice and juicy).  I served with mashed potatoes and fresh green beans.

sharing at
Cupcakes & Crinoline Project Inspired party

the skies proclaim the work of his hands

By Lorraine

This past Friday evening, after the earlier downpours, a front came through and the sky was ablaze with color.  John took Raider out to walk around the house and called to me to see how amazing the sky looked. These photos were taken in a five minute time span and the colors were not altered or enhanced .

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
Psalm 19:1

Fresh Basil Pesto

By Lorraine

Easy fresh basil pesto recipe. Just basil leaves, olive oil, pine nuts, Parmesan, salt & pepper. Serve on pasta, panini and grilled veggies.
What is your go to herb when cooking Italian? For me it is fresh basil. I love the smell of basil and the bright flavor it adds to whatever I am serving. Try this super easy fresh basil pesto recipe and give a flavor boost to everything from soups and salads to breads and pastas.

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Creamy Chicken Stuffed Tomatoes

By Lorraine

Use fresh garden tomatoes for creamy chicken stuffed tomatoes filled with fresh herbs, pineapple and cream cheese for a light summer lunch.Finding time to get together for lunch with friends is often difficult but when we are able to connect, it is a time of good conversations, good memories and good food. Creamy chicken stuffed tomatoes was the highlight of a recent friend lunch. This fancy presentation was not only pretty but delicious too. 

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Jesus Loves Me

By Lorraine

I couldn’t resist a photo of this unassuming lovey-bear, with his contented smile, carefully propped on a pillow when our granddaughters made their bed
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son,
that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life
John 3:16

Switcheroo and Birthday Fun

By Lorraine

After a two week visit in New Jersey, our daughter, Jill and family headed back to their New York home.
They took Jared with them and left their youngest daughter, Shaela here with us!
Not permanently or course, just for a week. 
Keri came by to keep her cousin company and the two of them made a cake
gave me hugs
made
* a card * a heart * a star * finger puppets *
(representing my four daughters)

included Raider in the celebration
and delighted me with an adorable birthday skit!
a totally perfect birthday!

Chocolate Zucchini Bread Swirl

By Lorraine

Cream Cheese Swirled Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread - that is a lot of words for a recipe title!  But it fits for this concoction I came up with for a rich and chocolaty bread that has three cups of zucchini!Chocolate zucchini bread swirl is has both cocoa powder and chocolate chips! It is so yummy! Adding three cups of zucchini as an ingredient not only adds nutrition but makes the bread moist and delicious. And look at the cream cheese swirled throughout. Enjoy it for breakfast, snack or dessert guaranteed to satisfy your carving for something delicious.Continue Reading

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