Lancaster From the Inn Side

It’s Snowing – Time to Head to the Kitchen!
I don’t know why, but something about a big winter storm makes me want to cocoon where it’s safe and warm. Something deep inside tells me that I need not only to stay safe, but to produce nourishment to weather the coming storm. And so I always seem to end up in the kitchen. It’s …
Boasting About Roasting
  It was just before Thanksgiving...and I could hardly believe that beautiful red Lancaster tomatoes were still for sale at some of the farm stands. They called to me each time I drove by. I had already made my sauce (or gravy as they would say in Jersey), and bags of it were waiting in …
Just in time for Easter – Cheesecake with Warm Spiced Plums
Last night we invited friends over for dinner.  I made an Indian dish that we love, Tikka Masala and, because it has a bit of a bite to it, I wanted a creamy but not-too-sweet dessert.  I decided on a cheesecake – and combined several recipes to come up with this one.  I hope you like …
Really Easy Apple Pie Squares
This recipe was given to me a long time ago by someone.  I can't even remember who they were - that's how long ago!!!  But it is super easy and I think you may like it. Really Easy Apple Pie Squares 1 3/4 cups sugar 1 cup oil 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup …
Spinach and Quinoa Salad
Our friend and neighbor, Kathy, brought this salad to our annual New Year's Eve Party at The Artist's Inn.  I promised to share the recipe!  It was quite yummy and pretty healthy.  Hope you like it! Salad 1 cup quinoa (or orzo pasta) 4 - 6 oz. baby spinach (cut up) 1/3 cup oil packed …
Just in time for Valentine’s Day..
What would winter be like without chocolate?  Or spring, summer or fall?  We'll be serving these Ganache Filled Brown Sugar Bars at the inn all month. The recipe first appeared in the1995 edition of Food and Wine.  We hope you enjoy them here....or at home! Ganache Filled Brown Sugar Bars 1/2 cup heavy cream1/2 pound bittersweet …