Cheers! This Simple 3 Ingredient Tart Cherry Peach Bellini recipe is a quick and elegant addition to any brunch or to simply celebrate the weekend. Some people like Mimosas. I’m more of a Bellini kinda gal. Nothing says summer to me like a weekend brunch on the deck with a […]
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Simple Classic Rice Pudding in 20 minutes
This Simple Classic Rice Pudding in 20 minutes is like stepping back in time to revisit a sweet childhood memory. Golden raisins, vanilla and a hint of cinnamon deliver a tiny hug in every creamy spoonful. This is the traditional rice pudding recipe Grandma would have made when you stayed […]
3-Step Bless Your Heart Sweet Tea
Let this recipe for 3-Step Bless Your Heart Sweet Tea bring a little Southern flair to your next summer party – with or without a splash of bourbon. Over the years, I’ve developed a fondness for both bourbon and sweet tea. People have their opinions on what type of tea […]
Best Spicy Sicilian Pasta Sauce
This hearty recipe for my Best Spicy Sicilian Pasta Sauce is packed with fresh fennel, onions and peppers and can easily be made into a meat sauce. My mother’s side of the family came from Sicily. Her parents died when she was very young, so we never had the benefit […]
Easy 8-Ingredient Furikake Ginger Vinaigrette
Fresh ginger, garlic, honey and yuzu are the forward flavors in this Easy 8-Ingredient Furikake Ginger Vinaigrette. Salad never tasted so good! But this versatile vinaigrette also pairs well with fish and chicken. Yuzu Furikake Seasoning. Trust me, you need this in your pantry. Do you love the salty taste […]
Easy 7-Ingredient Orange Lavender Shortbread
One of my favorite things to do on a sunny spring day is to enjoy a cup of tea with shortbread while I soak in the sunshine – with a cat by my side. These Easy 7-Ingredient Orange Lavender Shortbread are bright, buttery and easy to make. They go great […]
Gluten Free Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Muffins
These Gluten Free Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Muffins are so good, you won’t miss the gluten one bit! They have a light delicate crumb. And their buttery richness is offset by the sharp cheddar and hint of heat brought on by the jalapeños. I love everything about these little Gluten Free […]
Decadent Chocolate Gateau Nicole
Rich chocolate layers with a delicate crumb, a light almond buttercream and an amaretto infused ganache make this Decadent Chocolate Gateau Nicole worth the effort and the wait. Decadent Chocolate Gateau Nicole…..What’s in a name? If you’ve spent any time reading along on the blog, you likely know that I […]
Delicious Pork and Prunes in Mole
Not everything chocolate has to be served sweet. In this recipe for Delicious Pork and Prunes in Mole, pork and prunes are simmered until tender in a quick mole sauce that is simple, elegant and versatile. A “short cut” mole dish that tastes like you spent days in the kitchen […]
Tempting Pumpkin and Pepita Empanadas
Tempting Pumpkin and Pepita Empanadas feature spiced pumpkin butter in a flaky cream cheese pastry, topped with toasted pepitas. These tasty little hand pies may just become your new favorite sweet treat! These are one of my family’s favorite recipes at certain times of the year. They are a perfect […]
