
maryobrien's dishfolio
Retired nurse living the dream on a 5 acre hobby ranch in northern California.
Last Posted Recipe: May 21, 2014

Lemon Thyme Cheese Scones
Versatile savory scone recipe with lemon, thyme and cheddar cheese. Perfect with soup or salad.
by maryobrien
Artichoke with Brie and Almond Sauce
Brie and almond cheese sauce makes the perfect dip for your artichoke, in its own bowl!
by maryobrien
Manapua, Steamed Pork Buns
Whether you call them manapua or bao, these steamed pork buns are delicious.
by maryobrien
Caramelized Butternut Squash
So simple and so sweetly delicious. Caramelized Butternut Squash.
by maryobrien
Crescent Roll Cheese Danish
Let the kids make their own cheese Danish using crescent rolls, cream cheese and jam. Easy and fun!
by maryobrien
Stinking Rose Pizza
Roasted garlic and shrimp top this deliciously different pizza. I present to you, the Stinking Rose Pizza!
by maryobrien
Steak au Poivre
Filet mignon, crusted with peppercorns and served with a rich Cognac pan sauce.
by maryobrien
Pistachio Almond Biscotti
Pistachio, almond, and orange zest biscotti, dipped in chocolate. Perfect with an espresso and the morning paper.
by maryobrien
Spanish Chorizo Quesadilla
Quesadilla with Spanish chorizo, asadero and cheddar cheeses, and spicy pickled jalapeño peppers, melted between flour tortillas.
by maryobrien
Ina’s Roasted Shrimp Cocktail
Add these roasted shrimp cocktails to your Easter party. So easy and can be made ahead.
by maryobrien
Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Super moist buttermilk banana cake, made extra special with cream cheese frosting.
by maryobrien
Roasted Garlic Pesto
Carb loading at its finest! Roasted garlic makes this the best pesto ever.
by maryobrien
Dark Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
Unique approach to late night cookie craving. Dark chocolate and macadamia nuts are perfect together.
by maryobrien
The Kitchen Sink Gourmet Breakfast
Poached egg atop a bread patty with herbs, Feta and goat cheese. Prepare ahead and serve on Easter morning.
by maryobrien
Artichoke Pancetta Pizza
Pizza with artichoke hearts, pancetta, and 3 cheeses, plus a pepperoni cheese for the kids!
by maryobrien
Caramel Apple Whiskey Cake
Upside down cake with caramel, pecans, whiskey, apples and fresh whipped cream. Dublin's finest, only better!
by maryobrien
Irish Colcannon
Irish side dish of cabbage, or kale, and mashed potatoes with a drizzle of melted butter. St. Patrick’s Day perfection.
by maryobrien
Orange Sunshine Cake
Orange Sunshine Cake using Cara Cara navel oranges. A slice of California sunshine on a plate!
by maryobrien
Egg Salad Recipe and Good News!
Eggs are nutritious, delicious, and not the dietary boogeyman. Enjoy an egg salad sandwich today!
by maryobrien
Mussels in White Wine Sauce
Mussels with White Wine Sauce, linguine, and crusty French bread makes a lovely supper.
by maryobrien
Tart Red Cherry Pie
Easy to make tart red cherry pie using canned cherries, not canned pie filling.
by maryobrien
Meyer Lemon Marmalade
Tangy, sweet Meyer Lemon Marmalade. Like summer in the middle of winter.
by maryobrien
Poached Egg with Lemon Butter Sauce
Poached egg on toast with Meyer lemon butter sauce. This is worth getting out of bed in the morning!
by maryobrien
Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding
Dressed up with bourbon sauce and chocolate ganache, this croissant bread pudding makes an elegant statement!
by maryobrien
Valentine’s Day Beef Tenderloin
Perfectly cooked beef tenderloin, grilled artichoke and Duchess potatoes. Valentine’s dinner for two!
by maryobrien
Pichuberry and Blueberry Flaugnarde
Lost Incan Treasure teams up with blueberries in a French custard with a fancy name. But is is so easy!
by maryobrien
Mozzarella with Blood Orange Sauce
Deep-fried mozzarella, with blood orange bourbon dipping sauce, kicks this ho-hum appetizer up a notch!
by maryobrien
Perfectly Poached Egg with Fresh Thyme
My secrets to a perfectly poached egg, made tastier with fresh thyme.
by maryobrien
Shredded Beef Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa
Easy shredded beef taco with tomatillo salsa and all the trimmings. Delicioso.
by maryobrien
Meyer Lemon Chicken Under a Brick
The brick cooking method lets the skin brown beautifully without the meat drying out. It was flavorful and juicy, simple and stunning.
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