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Baked Omelet Roll with Hollandaise Sauce

This is an easy, elegant breakfast or brunch dish. It’s a Whistling Swan Inn guest favorite, and I’ve experimented with different fillings to add a little variety to the buffet. Ingredients: 6 eggs 1 C milk 1/2 C all purpose flour 1/2 tsp … Read more

Lemon Pancakes

Sometimes it’s a challenge to come up with new breakfast selections that will be pleasing to the majority of guests. A particular guest favorite and frequently on the menu, are lemon pancakes. Made with sour cream one would think they’d be heavy, but… Read more

Soft Gingerbread Recipe

This incredibly moist and tender gingerbread recipe, adapted from Marion Cunningham's classic version, has become a crowd favorite that works beautifully with either regular or gluten-free all-purpose flour. Number of Servings: 12-16  Prep Time… Read more

Peanutbutter Balls (Buckeye)

This simple Buckeye recipe creates irresistible peanut butter balls coated in rich chocolate, using only five ingredients. A quick, no-bake treat that will have everyone asking for more! Ingredients: 1 cup butter (2 sticks) 1 cu… Read more

Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes with Irish Cream Frosting

Looking for the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day dessert or just an indulgent, boozy treat?These Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes with Baileys Frosting are the perfect combination of rich chocolate, smooth stout, and a creamy Irish cream frosting—a true c… Read more

Heart-Shaped Sugar Cookie Sandwich Recipe

Indulge in sweet romance with these classic heart-shaped sugar cookie sandwiches. A soft, buttery cookie filled with velvety buttercream creates the perfect Valentine's treat. Simple to make, impossible to resist. Makes: 8-10 cookies Prep time: 15 m… Read more

Oh My Grits! Recipe

This has been a requested dish since I took over the Inn back in May of 2022. Use fresh herbs whenever possible, it makes such a difference.  First make the grits! You will need: 5 cups of water 1 cup of yellow polenta ( I use Bob's Red Mill) 1… Read more

My Signature Sourdough Bread

  Adapted from a recipe by Sylvia Fountaine | Feasting at Home A straightforward and adaptable Sourdough Bread recipe that ferments overnight and is ready to bake in the morning. This versatile recipe, centered around a sourdough starter, can … Read more

Three Cheese Pie

This is a quick and easy brunch dish. Servings: 8  Prep time: 15 minutes  Cook time: 35 minutes  Ingredients: 1/2 C small curd cottage cheese 1/2 C shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 C chopped red or green bell peppers 1/2 C original Bisquick… Read more