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Anise 'Woodland Red' ( Illicium floridanum ) A few weeks ago, I thought spring would never arrive, but now the change is astonishing. The nights are still cold (40s and sometimes even 30s) so planting tender annuals and vegetables is unwise although I have already succumbed, but covering and uncovering things gets old quickly. Someone made a wise comment last week and I must agree with them - "Don't plant anything tender until after May 1". Several plants are blooming like never before. One is the Anise shrub (above and below). I don't know if the recent tree pruning, which is allowing more sun into the woodland path, is affecting it or perhaps it is just age, but I've never seen so many blooms. Michael refers to this as "the stinky fish shrub" and I have to admit to smell of the flowers is quite unpleasant. It is so beautiful that I can overlook that. The old pink dogwood tree, which was already here, shades our woodland path and it too is prett
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Tomato Cups



Surprise, I'm posting a recipe that is not a sweet. These savory little treats are good for parties and get-togethers. They are also super easy to make.

Tomato Cups

1 can large refrigerated biscuits
½ c. mayonnaise
1 c. shredded cheese (mozzarella,cheddar or a blending of both)
1 10 oz. Can Rotel tomatoes, drained
1 teaspoon dried or fresh basil
½ onion, chopped
10 pieces bacon, cooked and crumbled

Preheat oven to 350 and lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
Separate each biscuit into quarters.
Press a biscuit quarter into each cup (I use a floured mini tart shaper to help form the cups).
Mix remaining ingredients in a medium sized bowl.
Spoon filling in the biscuit cups about halfway full.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
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  1. Lisa at GreenbowAugust 11, 2009 at 4:18 AM

    You have a wooden pestel?? You must be a real chef. These sound delicious and so easy I might even be able to make them.

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  2. RandyAugust 11, 2009 at 5:00 AM

    Mmmmmmmm. How do those hold up in the mail?--;-)--Randy

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  3. Southern AspirationsAugust 11, 2009 at 5:21 AM

    They look delightful!

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  4. Monica the Garden FaerieAugust 11, 2009 at 5:22 AM

    Mmmmmmm.... BACON! Just a question: what are Rotel tomatoes?

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  5. GailAugust 11, 2009 at 5:41 AM

    Lovely to look at and they sound delicious! I had to go back for a second look and now I am sooo hungry~gail

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  6. F CameronAugust 11, 2009 at 5:46 AM

    Sounds great! I love anything with bacon and tomatoes! Have you ever used the "filling" in a puff pastry? Since you have a pestle, I ask -- that's what I also use when making appetizers in muffin tins.

    Cameron

    PS Love the recipes... keep on posting!

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  7. Phillip OliverAugust 11, 2009 at 5:53 AM

    Cameron and Lisa, actually it is not a pestle but a mini tart shaper. I couldn't think of what it was called but remember that it came from the Pampered Chef and I located it on their website. I haven't used the filling in a puff pastry but I'm sure it would be fine.

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  8. Phillip OliverAugust 11, 2009 at 5:55 AM

    Monica, Rotel tomatoes must be a Southern thing. Take a look at their website at http://www.ro-tel.com/index.jsp

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  9. Dave@The Home GardenAugust 11, 2009 at 5:57 AM

    Might be just the thing for all those cherry toamtoes I have!

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  10. Roses and LilacsAugust 11, 2009 at 6:03 AM

    Those sound delicious--and easy. I'm printing out the recipe. I wonder if I have a mini muffin tin.
    Marnie

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  11. Lisa BlairAugust 11, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    These look so good! I have been looking for good recipes for an upcoming baby shower, and this one just might fit the bill. Thanks for sharing, Phillip.

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  12. sweetbayAugust 11, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    Those look very good!

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  13. Rob (ourfrenchgarden)August 11, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    Put a dish of those in front of me and I'll not rest 'till the whole lots gone!

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  14. UnknownAugust 11, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    Sounds amazing! Now what am I going to do with the buckets of fresh tomatoes lying all over my kitchen???

    Oh, well, perhaps I'll munch on some tomato cups while starting to chop.....

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  15. AndrewAugust 11, 2009 at 7:31 PM

    Sounds delicious! I hate dieting...

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  16. Catherine@AGardenerinProgressAugust 11, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    Those look so good, thanks for sharing the recipe!

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  17. Sarah LaurenceAugust 12, 2009 at 5:46 AM

    Sounds tasty and easy. My husband's theory is anything is better with bacon. Thanks for the recipe.

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  18. heatherzillaAugust 12, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    Sounds yummy! Thanks for the recipe.

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  19. AnonymousAugust 13, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    Oh my word! I was doing really good on my diet today until you made my salivary glands just go haywire. I've got that little muffin pan too. That little muffin pan is sinful-- as you can do a lot with dough and ingredients in those bite size morsels.

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  20. UnknownAugust 14, 2009 at 2:36 AM

    Good post.....
    Great Blog.....

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  21. AnonymousAugust 19, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    well i am good at cooking. you have given a delicious dish. but i fear i f could make it correct.

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  22. Lisa BlairSeptember 15, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    I made these for a baby shower last weekend and they were awesome! Can't wait to make them again.

    Thanks for sharing!

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  23. George GastonDecember 18, 2009 at 10:33 AM

    Phillip, this is a fabulous appetizer! I love the ease of this recipe and all the ingredients. I am definitely making a batch of these over that holidays. Many thanks...

    P.S. Besides being an incredible gardener and photographer ~ You are a terrific cook. Every recipe you have posted I want to try.

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