We Are Foodies ~ Recipes

The farm-to-table movement in Wisconsin pays homage to the family farming way of life, sustainability, and good food.

We are Foodies and want to share our expertise and recipes with you! Many of our Wisconsin innkeepers are accomplished home chefs, sourcing ingredients from their own gardens, the local farmers’ market and nearby farms. That from-scratch, seasonally fresh approach to preparing breakfast, and other treats too, is what separates our B&Bs from others and is such a draw for travelers. Some inns have five-course candlelit meals in the morning, others will deliver fresh baked goods to your door and still others are happy to pack a to-go treat if you plan to be up and out early.

Many B&B owners have won cooking contests, had their recipes published and appeared on cooking shows. And here’s the good news for foodies: They love sharing their recipes.



Featured Recipe

 

From Silver Star B&B Inn, Spring Green:snickerdoodle

Brown Butter Salted Caramel Snickerdoodles

Ingredients:

2½ cups all-purpose Gold Medal flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon sea salt
1 cup unsalted butter, sliced
1¼ cup dark brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt
1 cup caramel squares, cut into ¼'s
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Coarse Sea salt for sprinkling on completed cookies

How To:

1. In a medium sized bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, cream of tarter, cinnamon, and set aside.
2. To brown the butter, heat a medium saucepan to medium high heat. Add the sliced butter, whisking frequently. You will notice the butter starting to become frothy on the top and brown specks will start to form along the bottom. You have to watch it closely because the turn happens quickly and you don't want it to burn. You will start to smell a nutty aroma and once it turns to a brown color, remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
3. While the butter is cooling, cut the carmel squares into ¼'s.
4. In a stand mixer, combine the brown butter and brown sugar, and ½ cup granulated sugar. (The ¼ cup sugar will be used for rolling in the cookies). Mix until blended and smooth.
5. Beat in egg, yolk, vanilla and yogurt and mix until combined. Slowly add the dry ingredients until combined.
6. Form the dough into a ball and cover with plastic. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
7. Once you are ready to bake preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Measure about 2 tablespoons of dough and roll into a ball. Flatten the ball and place 12 caramel squares inside, wrap the cookie dough over the caramel and roll back into a ball. Make sure it is completely covered so that the caramel won't stick to the pan.
8. Mix ¼ cup sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and roll each cookie in the mixture. Place on a cookies on a parchment lined cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt. (I used course sea salt)
9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly brown. The centers will be soft. Allow to cool for 2-3 minutes, and transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

 

 



Savory Recipes

 

From Apple Tree Lane B&B, Waupaca:Bountiful Vegetable Pie

Bountiful Vegetable Pie

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 10" spring form pan.

Ingredients:

1 lg red onion, thinly sliced
4 medium yellow squash and 2 medium zucchini,  cut into 1/4 inch slices
1 red, yellow, and green bell peppers, cut into 1/4 inch strips
8 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons salt & freshly ground pepper
10 oz. Swiss Cheese, shredded
8 oz. cream cheese, cubed
2 cups dry French bread, cubes
Scallions, chopped, to taste

How To:

Saute' the onion, squash, zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, and garlic in the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat for 15-20 minutes, until vegies are tender-crisp.  Whisk the eggs, heavy cream, salt and pepper in a bowl until blended.  Stir in the Swiss cheese, cream cheese and bread cubes,.

Add the sauteed vegies to the egg mixture and mix well.  Spoon the egg mixture into the spring form pan, packing it tightly.  Place the spring form pan on a baking sheet, lined with tin foil.  Bake 1 hour or until firm to the touch, puffed, and golden brown.  Cover with foil if necessary to prevent over browning.  Sprinkle with scallions and cut into wedges.  Serve hot, at room temperature or chilled.

Bon Appetit!!

 


From Stewart Inn, Wausau:Cheesy Spinach Eggs - Stewart Inn

Cheesy Spinach Eggs

Serves 2

8 Large eggs
1 T Water
2 T Butter
3 cups Fresh spinach
2 oz Cheddar cheese – shredded
 
Steam spinach in a large skillet with salted water. When wilted, drain and squeeze out remaining liquid. In a bowl crack open eggs, add water and whisk. In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add eggs to hot skillet and stir constantly. Keep skillet on medium to avoid scorching. When eggs are cooked, take off heat. Add spinach and cheese to eggs. Mix thoroughly and serve.
 
 
 

Cameo Rose Crustless Quiche


9” Glass Deep Dish Pie Plate - Bake at 425 Uncovered for 20 Min.; Then Cover with Foil and Bake at 325 for 30 Min.
 
 
6 Links Precooked Jones Sausages (Pork or Chicken as you prefer) - Chopped
1/4 Cup Finely Diced Sweet Peppers
2 Cups Fresh, Chopped Spinach (or 1 Cup Frozen, Well Drained)
1 Cup Grated Baby Swiss Cheese
1 Cup Grated Asiago Cheese
1/3 Cup Grated Pepper Jack Cheese
1/3 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (For Top)
1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
1/4 Cup Milk
6 Extra Large Eggs
1/4 tsp. Mrs. Dash with Garlic
1/4 tsp. Onion Powder
2 Tblsp. Fresh Diced Parsley (Can also add Fresh Basil & Chives if Available)
1/4 tsp. each—Ground Pepper & Salt
Paprika & Fresh Diced Herbs to Garnish
 
Preheat oven to 425. Spray pie plate with nonstick cooking spray; coat all sides and bottom. Chop sausage links into small pieces and put into pie plate bottom. Add the following ingredients in this order: diced sweet peppers, chopped spinach and all cheeses except cheddar. 
 
Place eggs in medium mixing bowl and beat slightly. Add heavy whipping cream, milk, seasonings and herbs. Blend with eggs and pour over cheeses in pie plate. Stir with a fork to mix all ingredients. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top and bake as directed. 
 
Allow to set 5-10 minutes after baking. Cut into 6 slices. Garnish on plates with diced herbs and paprika.

 
 

From Inn On Lake Wissota, Chippewa Falls:Inn On Lake Wissota - Baked Wisconsin Cheese Omelette

Baked Wisconsin Cheese Omelette


1 green onion, sliced thick
3/4 lb bulk breakfast pork sausage, cooked
8 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup of milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese + 1/4 cup
Paprika
 
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cook the pork sausage and slice the green onion. Spray 9"x9" pan with cooking spray.

Place cooked sausage in bottom of pan, sprinkle with sliced green onions. Mix together the eggs, sour cream, milk, and 1 cup cheese. Pour mixture over sausage and onions. Garnish with remaining cheese and paprika. Bake for 45 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean.

 


From The Buckingham Inn, Madison:Egg Frittata Served with Bacon and Fresh Greens - Buckingham Inn

Frittata w/ Roasted Sweet Potato & Parsnip

9 large eggs

3 large egg whites
1/2 cup milk (or mix of milk and cream)
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
3/4 cup fresh baby spinach leaves, cut into ¼-inch strips (or substitute other seasonal greens such as kale, turnip greens, beet greens, swiss chard)
1 tsp. minced garlic
1-1/2 cups roasted vegetables (see roasted vegetable instructions below), chopped into bite-size (½-inch) pieces
1/4 cup roasted red pepper, cut into strips
2 oz. crumbled goat cheese
Olive oil for cooking

Roasted Vegetables (may be prepared and refrigerated 1-2 days in advance)
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-2 inch lengths
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
Salt and black pepper
1/2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
1/2 tsp. rosemary
1/4 tsp. thyme
Olive oil

 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spread sweet potatoes, parsnips and onion in baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, ginger, rosemary and thyme. Drizzle with olive oil and turn lightly. Turn vegetables once or twice during roasting time. Roast for 45 minutes or until vegetables pierce easily with a fork.

 

Frittata Instructions
Preheat broiler. Combine eggs, egg whites, milk, salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes. Stir with a whisk. Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over low heat. Sautee spinach/greens and garlic just until spinach/greens start to wilt. Add layers of roasted vegetables, roasted red pepper, and goat cheese. Gently pour egg mixture over cheese. Cook over medium-low heat about 5 minutes or until eggs are partly set. Broil 6 inches from heat for 3 minutes or until browned and almost set. Remove from oven and allow to set about 5 minutes. Slice into 6 pie-shaped wedges.

 



Sweet Recipes

 

From The Scofield House, Sturgeon Bay:Scofield House Pumpkin Pecan Muffins

Dairy Free Pumpkin Pecan Muffins

 

Serving size: 8 Mini Bundts
Preparation time: 15 mins Cooking time: 25 mins

 

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1/2 cup almond milk
1/4 cup melted vegan butter
1 egg
3/4 cup chopped pecans

 

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In large bowl, whisk flour with baking soda, pie spice and salt.
2. In another bowl, combine sugars, pumpkin, milk, butter and egg. Whisk until well blended.
3. Stir in dry ingredients just until completely incorporated. Fold in pecans. Spoon batter equally into 8 mini bundt molds and bake 20 to 25 minutes or until muffins spring back when lightly touched in centers. Remove from pan and cool on wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm or at room temperature.



From Rochester Inn, Sheboygan Falls:Rochester Inn - Cinnamon & Almond Crusted French Toast

Cinnamon & Almond Crusted French Toast

(makes 4-6 servings)

Texas toast (1 ½ slices per guest – 3 per couple)
6 large eggs
1 tsp almond extract
¼ C cream
Cinnamon/sugar mixture – approximately 75% sugar / 25% cinnamon
Raw sliced almonds (pre-chopped in food processor)
Butter
Real maple syrup

Preheat electric griddle to 325 degrees F. Spray with non-stick spray.

Beat eggs, almond extract, & cream together.Dip Texas Toast first in egg mixture, then cinnamon/sugar mixture, then almonds (pressing almonds into toast as needed).Bake for about 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown.When done, slice in half diagonally & serve each guest 3 triangles with a thin pad of butter between each slice.Serve with small pitcher of maple syrup on the side.

**  Note – an excellent gluten-free dish by substituting gluten-free bread for Texas toast!

 


From Katherine Holle House, Watertown:muffins

Raspberry Muffins with Crumble Topping

Ingredients:
 
For Muffins-
 
1 Cup flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 egg
1/2 Cup sugar
1/2 Cup yogurt ( I use light and fit vanilla)
1/4 Cup Vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 Cups raspberries (I use frozen)
 
Topping-
 
1/2 Cup flour
1/3 Cup brown sugar
1 Tbsp cinnamon
1/2 Cup oats
1/3 Cup chopped pecans (I use candied pecans)
1/2 Stick melted butter
 
Set oven to 400 degrees.  Make the crumb topping by mixing all ingredients together and set aside.
 
For the muffins- Mix together the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.  Mix eggs, sugar and vegetable oil in a large bowl until well blended. Then mix in yogurt and vanilla. Add the powder mixture into the egg mixture.  Gently fold in raspberries.  Fill muffin cups 2/3 full.  Sprinkle crumble topping on muffin mix and press down gently.  Move oven to 375 and bake for 18-20 minutes.  Yields 10-12 muffins, depending on size.

 


From Sheridan's Bed & Breakfast, Milwaukee:maple banana bread

Maple Banana Bread

Ingredients:
 
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 stick butter or 8 tablespoons softened
3/4 cup white granulated sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk (or 1T vinegar & milk)
3 medium bananas peeled and mashed
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon maple extract
1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts) Optional

Maple glaze:
3/4 cup brown sugar
3 to 4 tablespoons milk
1/4 cup butter or 4 tablespoons
1 teaspoon maple extract
1 cup powdered sugar
 
Instructions:
 
Whisk together the flour and baking soda in a bowl. In another bowl using a mixer combine the butter, white sugar, eggs, buttermilk, bananas, maple syrup and maple extract.
Pour wet ingredients into the flour mixture and continue mixing with mixer. Fold in nuts. Spray a 9 x 5 baking dish and pour in batter. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven 60 to 65 minutes or until center tests done. Add maple glaze after following instructions below.

Maple glaze instructions:
Combine brown sugar, milk and butter in a saucepan and bring to a boil on top of the stove. Boil for one minute stirring constantly. Remove and add maple extract and powdered sugar.
Drizzle over banana bread. Can add more milk if glaze starts to harden.

 

From Garden Gate B&B, Sturgeon Bay:
Easy Coconut Cake

Easy Coconut Cake

Ingredients:
 
1 white cake mix with pudding
4 T. melted butter
3 eggs
1 c. sour cream
1 c. milk
1 t. coconut extract
2 c. coconut
 
Instructions:
 
Using one cake mix add melted butter, eggs, sour cream, milk, coconut extract, and 1 c. coconut. Mix well.
Spray with Baker’s Joy a 9x13 pan or 2 8x8 pans.
Bake at 350 degrees 9x13 35-40 min. 8x8 pans 20-25 min.
or until light golden brown.
Let cool 20 min. and frost.

Frosting:

Ingredients:
3 c. powdered sugar
8 oz. cream cheese
1 t. coconut extract
2-3 T. milk
1 c. coconut

Directions:
In medium mixing bowl, mix powdered sugar, cream cheese, coconut extract, and milk.
Blend together well.
Pour over coconut cake(s).
Sprinkle with 1 c. coconut.
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