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Easy Vegetarian Coconut Curry Puffs

Easy Vegetarian Coconut Curry Puffs

These Easy Vegetarian Coconut Curry Puffs are a lot like samosas and make a quick and easy appetizer or portable lunch. Great for picnics, road trips or backyard movie nights, these easy and tasty little puffs will make your taste buds happy. I’ve found myself on an interesting food kick […]

Easy 4-Ingredient Lychee Coconut Sorbet. A frosty bowl of lychee coconut sorbet sits nestled among lychee twigs, peeled lychee fruit, lime slices and fresh flowers.

Easy 4-Ingredient Lychee Coconut Sorbet

Delicate, floral and creamy, this Easy 4-Ingredient Lychee Coconut Sorbet recipe is not just delicious, it’s vegan, too. Churn up a small batch to enjoy throughout the week or serve as a refreshing finish to a perfect summer dinner on the deck. As soon as the weather turns warm, I […]

This image for Simple 3 Ingredient Tart Cherry Peach Bellini features a champagne flute with three distinct layers. The bottom of the glass has a layer of dark red cherry simple syrup. A bright layer of sunset orange peach nectar floats on top of the cherry layer. The cocktail is finished with a light layer of prosecco on top.

Simple 3 Ingredient Tart Cherry Peach Bellini

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 […]

A tall glass of this creamy Simple Classic Rice Pudding in 20 Minutes invites you to dig in. A touch of cinnamon and golden raisins round out this classic dessert.

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 […]

A tall pitcher of 3-Step Bless Your Heart Sweet Tea and two glasses at the ready catch the sunlight on a warm summer day. A clematis at the peak of its blooming season provides the backdrop for this beautiful, golden like sunshine beverage.

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 […]

A beautiful pot of Maria's Best Spicy Sicilian Pasta Sauce sits on a marble board. Fresh fennel, tomatoes, garlic, onions and pepper corns are pictured next to the finished pot of sauce.

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 […]

Furikake Ginger Vinaigrette Dressing

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 […]

The sun illuminates a tray of Gluten Free Jalapeno Cheddar Corn Muffins as they are cooling.

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 […]

A beautiful serving tray sits in the center of a pristine blanket of freshly fallen snow. Against the cool, crisp color of the while snow, sits this Decadent Chocolate Gateau Nicole. The richness of the chocolate cake layers, almond buttercream and chocolate ganache finished with toasted almond slices is stunning.

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 […]