Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, and we always have an inn full of family. I must admit to being a bit proud of our wonderful turkeys. For years, I resisted the idea of brining the bird. Then, we had a guest who happened to be a well-known chef, so I asked him if it was…
At the Inn at Westwynd Farm near Hershey, PA, we love creating unique treats for our guests. They start the day with a full gourmet breakfast. Then after a busy day at Hershey Park, antiquing, visiting wineries, museums or other area attractions, they return to an array of desserts. It’s time to sit by the…
Fresh out of the garden, and fresh out of the oven… this season we’re making our delicious Rhubarb Cream Pie found in our Westwynd Farm Cookbook. Savor a sweet tart taste of spring on the farm! Yum! Try it out for yourself. Ingredients 9 inch unbaked pie shell 4 cups rhubarb 1 1/3 cup sugar 1/3…
Greet the springtime season with a refreshing dessert recipe everyone will love. Open your kitchen windows, let in the sun, and have some fun baking this season! Ingredients 1 cup of sugar 2 tablespoons of flour 3 tablespoons of cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon of salt 1 1/2 cups of water 2 juiced and zested lemons 2…
Warm up this winter with a deliciously cozy and sweet baked good or two. There’s nothing better than curling up by the fire with a hot cup of coffee and indulging in some home baked goodness. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 1⁄2 cups of flour 1⁄2 cup of sugar 2 teaspoons of baking powder 1⁄2 teaspoon of…
This unique recipe is another original from our wonderful Chef Dan! Delight your family and friends this winter with a tasty bacon-lover’s dream. Ingredients 1 large onion cubed 1/2 pound bacon sliced and crisped (oil and fat discarded) 2 tablespoons of butter 1 teaspoon of salt 2 tablespoons of brown sugar 2 tablespoons of thick…
Knowing the miracle (and food science) behind coconut oil, which unlike other oils solidifies at room temperature, I have come up with this fabulously yummy recipe utilizing it. (By the way, did you know that crunchy candy colored ice-cream shells are made of coconut oil and food coloring?) Anyway, I’ve come up with this simple…
Recently we had some wonderful guests and I wanted to make something extra special and memorable… and sweet! With the weather getting cooler now, I have been roasting fruits for breakfast that have rich and roasted inner-sweetness. To that end, I came up with a lovely roasted pineapple original recipe… check it out! Ingredients Pancake…
I recently came up with this recipe and it was a huge hit with the guests! It’s another Chef Dan Original made for the first time from my mind and heart… here’s to always cooking with love and friendship! Enjoy! Ingredients & Tools Sturdy pasty cutter 2 sticks of butter sliced into small cubes 1…
Recently I made our guests a Chocolate Panettone French Toast with a roasted chocolaty chesnut syrup. I received rave reviews from the guests, so trust me, you must try this one! Ingredients 1 chocolate panettone sliced with a bread knife 1 dozen eggs 1 half cup of half and half 3 teaspoons of vanilla (for…
