Fresh cranberries are available in late fall through the winter months. This recipe uses its tart flavor against what would be a typical sweet muffin. The combination of spices adds a holiday touch, the allspice/ginger combination being more traditional. Diet: Vegetarian
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Apple-Filled Croissants
The trick with croissants is keeping the butter from softening while working the dough. In this “quick” recipe, we cut a massive amount of butter into dry flour instead of softening it and spreading it over the rolled-out flour. This allows us to immediately roll and fold instead of chilling the dough first. We substitute…
Tomato-Leek “Souffléd” Frittata
One of our top bed and breakfast recipes! Learn how to make this Castle in the Country favorite in your own home! A frittata is typically made by sautéing vegetables, adding egg and cheese to the pan, and finishing in the broiler. Here, we separate the eggs first and whip the whites into a stiff peak. If…
Ramp and Asparagus Quiche
Springtime at The Castle brings fresh ramps growing wild in the woods. Ramps (Allium tricoccum) are a species of wild onion widespread across the eastern United States and Canada. They are wild leeks that are foraged from wooded, shady areas. Ramps are one of the first signs of spring here on The Castle grounds and…
Pecan and Maple Oatmeal Scones
This is a stellar recipe for pecan and maple oatmeal scones. The key to the scones is to toast the oats and pecans in a warm (350° F) oven for about 15 minutes. This results in a better oatmeal flavor throughout the scones. Otherwise, this is a basic biscuit recipe that everyone can be successful…
Strawberry-Rhubarb-Filled Crepes
Ahh, the joys of summer: strawberries, rhubarb, blueberries, cherries… Our Southwest Michigan location is prime for summer’s bounty. Herb and his kitchen mates love turning the seasons’ harvests into culinary delights. Here is our much-adored strawberry-rhubarb-filled crepes recipe. Enjoy this sweet and delicious taste of Castle in the Country at home! Enjoy this strawberry-rhubarb-filled crepes recipe!…
Stuffed Pumpkin French Toast with Sourdough Bread
Enjoy a taste of Castle in the Country this season with Herb’s delicious stuffed pumpkin French toast made with his very own scratch-made sourdough bread. Our homemade stuffed pumpkin French toast recipe is perfect for fall, or anytime you’re craving some warm and sweet goodness. Herb and his helper create a wide variety of delicious…
Sweet Potato-Crusted Quiche
This delicious and healthy sweet potato-crusted quiche is a breakfast favorite here at Castle in the Country. Make it in your kitchen, and it will easily become a new favorite breakfast or brunch recipe! Thanks to the sweet potato crust, this quiche is gluten-free and lower in carbs and calories than traditional quiches. Originating in…