Nibbles & Dreams: Dreaming Up Delicious Recipes, One Nibble at a Time.

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 2 cups heavy cream 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract) 1/2 cup granulated white sugar, plus extra for topping 4 large egg yolks Instructions: Prep oven and ramekins: Heat oven to 325°F. Place 4 (6-ounce) ramekins side by side in a large baking dish. Heat the cream: Combine cream and salt in a saucepan. Scrape vanilla bean seeds into the cream and whisk. Heat over low heat until hot, then remove from heat. Whisk sugar and yolks: In a bowl, whisk sugar and egg yolks together. Temper the eggs: Gradually whisk hot cream into the egg yolk mixture, then pour in the remaining cream and whisk to combine. Strain: Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl. Fill ramekins: Pour mixture evenly into ramekins. Pour hot water into the baking dish, reaching halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Bake: Carefully transfer the ...

Looking for a quick and healthy side dish? This oven roasted asparagus recipe is for you! It's simple to make with just a few ingredients, and it takes less than 20 minutes to cook. The asparagus is perfectly tender and flavorful, making it a great addition to any meal. Yield: 4 servings Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 12-20 minutes Ingredients: 1 pound asparagus, trimmed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional) 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with foil (optional but makes for easier clean up). Arrange the asparagus in a single layer on the baking sheet. Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss the asparagus to coat it evenly with the oil and seasonings. Roast the asparagus for 8-11 minutes for thin stalks, 12-15 minutes for average stalks, or 16-20 minutes for thick stalks, or until crisp-tender. The roasting time will va...

Yield: 6 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Ingredients: Filling: 6 cups green apples (peeled and sliced) 3/4 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup hot water 1 1/2 tablespoon butter Topping: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup white sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter, softened 1 egg Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly butter or spray a pie dish or square baking dish. Filling: In a large bowl, combine all filling ingredients (except butter) gently in a tossing motion. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Dot the top with the butter. Topping: In a separate medium bowl, mix all topping ingredients with a spoon until the batter is smooth. Drop spoonfuls of batter evenly over the filling. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream o...

  Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 1 (1 ½ lb) pork tenderloin 2 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp dried oregano ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper ¼ cup balsamic vinegar ¼ cup chicken broth 1 tbsp honey Instructions: Prep the Pork: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture all over the pork tenderloin. Roast the Pork: Place the seasoned pork in a roasting pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the pork reads 145°F. Make the Glaze: While the pork roasts, whisk together balsamic vinegar, chicken broth, and honey in a small bowl. Glaze and Rest: Remove the pork from the oven and brush generously with the balsamic glaze. Let the pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve: Serve the sliced pork with the pan juices and any remaining balsamic glaze. Tips: For extra flavor, marinate the pork in the ...