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Inn at Ellis River’s Holiday Joys

Holiday Joy Cookies at Inn at Ellis River

These cookies were a favorite at our 2012 Inn-to-Inn Cookie Tour. They’re bursting with dark chocolate and almond flavors, just like a certain candy bar, so enjoy any time of the year, not just the holiday season!

Inn at Ellis River’s Cookies for Breakfast

Cookies for Breakfast at Inn at Ellis River

Did your mother say ‘NO’ when you begged for cookies for breakfast? These cookies have oats, applesauce, dried cranberries, dried apples, walnuts and maple ~ all delicious breakfast flavors, so we say “YES’ to cookies for breakfast!

Turkey Terrine ~ A Great Holiday Appetizer

turkey terrine on butter crackers with parsley garnish

This appetizer is a great way to use any leftover turkey and enjoy a classic holiday flavor combination. Try spreading the terrine on bite size cornmeal biscuits, or easiest of all, use crackers like Garlic Butter Ritz.

Inn at Ellis River’s Chipotle Cheddar Savory Shortbreads

Chipotle Cheddar Shortbreads with decanter and glass of red wine

These savory shortbreads combine classic cheddar flavor with a hint of chipotle for a little bite. They’re great as an appetizer, for brunch, or with a glass of wine.

Inn at Ellis River’s Basil Pignoli Bites

basil pignoli bites with glass of wine and wine bottle

These savory basil-flavored morsels created for the 2012 Inn to Inn Herb Tour are delicious in the afternoon or as an hors d’oeuvre ~ try them with a chilled glass of lemon tea or dry white wine.

Inn at Ellis River’s Savory Crepes Caprese

egg filled crepe with basil and cherry tomato garnish

Featured for the 2012 Inn to Inn Herb Tour, the sun-dried tomato crepes can be prepared several days before serving, then filled with freshly scrambled eggs with varigated cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil.

Inn at Ellis River’s Lemon Basil Coffee Cake

Slices of lemon basil cake garnished with fresh lemon slices and basil

Served at the Inn to Inn Herb Tour in 2012, this coffee cake highlights the complementary flavors of lemon basil and lemons for a morning or afternoon sweet treat.

Inn at Ellis River’s White Mountain Mudslides

The Inn at Ellis River’s White Mountain Mudslide Cookies feature Irish Cream Liquer and Irish Whiskey, cappuccino chips and bittersweet chocolate ~ they were a favorite on the 2011 Cookie Tour.

Inn at Ellis River’s Sage-Turkey Breakfast Sausage

Sage and turkey have always been great partners, so we decided to feature this sausage at breakfast during the 2011 Inn to Inn Herb Tour.

Inn at Ellis River’s Sage Pignoli Shortbreads

Created for the 2011 Inn to Inn Herb Tour, these savory bites are great for brunch, afternoon tea, or with a glass of wine as an aperitif.

Inn at Ellis River’s Candied Lemon Ginger Cookies

From the 2009 Inn to Inn Cookie Tour, we feature these as afternoon treats throughout the year ~ who can resist the combination of lemon and ginger whatever the season?

Inn at Ellis River’s Riverstones Cookies

Featured as part of the 2007 Inn to Inn Cookie Tour, the colorful white, brown and red nuggets in these cookies remind us of the rocky bed of the Ellis River beside the inn.

Inn at Ellis River’s Baked Eggs with Oregano

Created for the 2010 Inn to Inn Herb Tour, this savory breakfast dish is a summertime hit at the inn with fresh peppers and oregano from our garden. It’s great for a brunch crowd, too!

Inn at Ellis River’s Ionian Bruschetta with Oregano

Featured in the June, 2010 issue of NH to Do Magazine’s article on the Inn to Inn Herb Tour, this recipe is a wonderful summer appetizer that blends the flavors of Greece and Italy ~ that’s why we call it Ionian Bruschetta!

Inn at Ellis River’s Dill, Lentil, Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Featured at the first Inn to Inn Herb Tour in 2009, this summertime side dish also makes a great appetizer when served with toasted pita triangles.

Inn at Ellis River’s Raspberry Apricot Almond Bars

This bar cookie was a big hit at the Inn to Inn Cookie Tour in 2010 ~ it takes a while to prepare, but the delicious results are worth every minute.

Inn at Ellis River’s Dilly Corn Cheddar Muffins

We often serve these muffins when our savory breakfast entree is a southwestern style frittata garnished with avocado, sour cream and salsa or an omelet with smoked ham and cheddar.

Inn at Ellis River’s Granola

One of the most requested recipes at the inn, our granola is easy to make and allows you to personalize it with your favorite fruits and nuts.

Inn at Ellis River’s Paradise Falls Cookies

Featured at the 2010 Inn to Inn Cookie Tour, these cookies are named for one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the White Mountains ~ one bite and you’ll think you are in Paradise, or at least back at the inn!

Inn at Ellis River’s Banana Blueberry Muffins

July is blueberry season in the White Mountains, and you’ll often find these muffins made with local berries on our summertime breakfast tables.

Inn at Ellis River’s Pumpkin Pear Muffins

These muffins are a fall favorite for breakfast at the inn, but we never ask one of the Pumpkin People to make them ~ not even Mr. Baker!

Inn at Ellis River’s Triple Chocolate Banana Muffins

What could be a more romantic way to start the morning than with these triple chocolate muffins and an intimate table for two?