A long time ago, my neighbor brought my family the most delicious treat – cream filled strawberries. Not only were they pretty, they tasted fantastic. I’ve looked all over trying to find a recipe that tasted just like my neighbor’s. The filling was made with sweetened cream cheese and stayed nicely piped inside the strawberry […]
Banana Cake with Praline Filling and White Chocolate Ganache
This luscious Banana Cake with Praline Filling and White Chocolate Ganache is one of the best cakes I’ve ever tasted. Ever. The cake is rich and buttery and you just cannot go wrong with pecan praline filling, am I right? Oh, and then there’s the white chocolate ganache…sigh. This is one spectacular cake! I did […]
Today’s Menu
Sorry for the lack of posts. I finally got a new computer mouse and hopefully have figured out why my computer is having a hard time uploading photos, etc. Here’s my attempt at our meals for today. Maybe I’ll be able to do this the whole week. And then I’ll try for a month! Happy […]
Country Sausage, Cheddar and Fresh Herb Breakfast Strata
I love a good breakfast casserole. I made this and a vegetarian one for a family brunch I hosted. Country Sausage, Cheddar, and Herb Breakfast Strata Ingredients:4 thick slices of bread (I used homemade bread)3 eggs2 1/2 cups whole milksalt and pepper, to taste1 lb. bulk country sausage, cooked and drained1-2 cups sharp cheddar cheese2-3 […]
Breakfast Strata with Roasted Red Peppers, Caramelized Onions, and Chevre
Breakfast Strata with Roasted Red Peppers, Caramelized Onions, and Chevreoriginal recipe Ingredients:4 thick slices of bread (I used homemade bread)3 eggs2 1/2 cups whole milksalt and pepper, to taste2-3 roasted red peppers, thinly sliced (from jar is fine)1 onion, thinly sliced2 Tbsp. butter or oil3.5-4 oz. fresh Chevre (fresh goat cheese)1 Tbsp. fresh or 1/2 […]
In The News
In January 2009, the Salt Lake Tribune mentioned Cafe Johnsonia as a Utah blog worth checking out. Studio 5: In January 2009, Stephanie Younger, a featured guest, named Cafe Johnsonia as one of her favorite blogs and said some pretty darn nice things about Lindsey, too. Utahstories.com writer Leo Dirr named Cafe Johnsonia as one […]
Sour Cream-Cherry Muffins with Pecan Streusel
I adore muffins for breakfast. My very favorite recipe for muffins comes from Cooks’ Illustrated. I used it a base for these muffins because I thought the sour cream and cherries would be great together. And of course, I had to add the streusel. (P.S. They don’t really need the butter on top.) Sour Cream-Cherry […]
Tall and Creamy Cheesecake
Cheesecake is one of my very favorite desserts. The only thing that has displaced it is creme brulee. I know cheesecake. I know how to make cheesecake. I’ve made many, many cheesecakes. When I was younger, single, and childless, I even took a fun all-day cheesecake class at the Institute of Culinary Education in Manhattan. […]
Happy New Year!
I’m still struggling to recuperate from a long, fun, exhausting two weeks with my husband on vacation from work and two of my three kids sick with various ailments. Not to mention all the snow we had here in the Beehive State over the holidays. Each year I try to set a few goals for […]