Seckel Pears are tiny pears that have a sweeter flavor than the standard red or green pear. They are in season September-February. This recipe works with any variety of pear that is available. Be sure to adjust the baking time according to the pear’s ripeness. This recipe actually works better with hard, less ripe fruits.…
Wake up to the taste of springtime at the Castle Kingdom! These light and fluffy blueberry-juniper cornmeal pancakes will start your day in the best possible way. We enhance the blueberry flavor with a little crushed juniper berry, which adds some piquant, resinous notes. With just a dollop of butter and covered in Michigan-made maple syrup,…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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!…
