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A silky serving of Delicious Classic Vailla Pastry Cream in 10 Min. sits in a cool glass ramekin atop a marble board. Simple and oh, so delicious!

Delicious Classic Vanilla Pastry Cream in 10 Min.

This recipe for Delicious Classic Vanilla Pastry Cream in 10 Min. is a great foundation recipe for any baker to have on hand. Classic vanilla pastry cream is a versatile base used in many desserts including, fresh fruit tarts, cakes, cream puffs, napoleons and doughnuts. It’s also a simple and […]

Delicious 4Cs Chocolate Cherry Challah

Delicious 4Cs Chocolate Cherry Challah

This recipe for Delicious 4Cs Chocolate Cherry Challah is packed with dark chocolate chips, tart Michigan Montmorency dried cherries, pistachios and a hint of cardamom -the 4th C. Whether you’re a seasoned home baker or just starting to dabble in bread making, this warm-spice, slightly sweet take on traditional Challah […]

A sauce pan of Candied Citrus Peel in 5 Easy Steps is cooking on the stove. The delicious sugar syrup is bubbling up around the candied orange peel.

Candied Citrus Peel in 5 Easy Steps

Candied Citrus Peel in 5 Easy Steps is a delicious way to augment just about any recipe – and especially good in bakes and beverages. The preservation of foods using sugar or honey is an ancient practice that was widely utilized in ancient Chinese and Arab cultures. Today, candied citrus […]

A closeup of this beautifully fragrant Easy 5 Ingredient Vegan Hibiscus Gelee with Coconut Milk vegan dessert.

Easy 5 Ingredient Vegan Hibiscus Gelee with Coconut Milk

This Easy 5 Ingredient Vegan Hibiscus Gelee with Coconut Milk uses Agar Agar Flakes as the thickener. This hibiscus-flavored, aloe juice gelee is sweetened with agave nectar and topped with a lightly sweetened coconut milk. Dried hibiscus flowers give this dessert its vibrant red color naturally and imparts a clean, […]

A slice of Easy Balsamic Vinegar Pie with Olive Oil Crust reveals a decadent custard filling.

Easy Balsamic Vinegar Pie with Olive Oil Crust

Easy Balsamic Vinegar pie with Olive Oil Crust. I know it sounds sketchy, but “Desperation Cooking” has been part of our American culinary history for generations. And it recently experienced a comeback. Some haute cuisine restaurants across the country are paying their respects to this frugal form of cooking by […]

A refreshing glass of the Ultimate Smitten Mitten Cocktail sits atop a retro map of Michigan postcard. The drink is topped with a sprig of fresh mint.

Ultimate Smitten Mitten Cocktail

I give you the Ultimate Smitten Mitten Cocktail! I’m a proud Michigander – always have been and always will be. Honestly, how could you not love a state where you can raise your right hand (palm facing out) and point with your left to where you live? Michigan has a […]

A family style platter of Healthy Mediterranean Farro Salad is ready to be served. Farro, kalamata olives, sun dried tomatoes, fresh scallions, red onions and feta cheese are tossed with a light lemon and olive oil vinaigrette.

Healthy Mediterranean Farro Salad

This recipe for Healthy Mediterranean Farro Salad features sun dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives and a creamy feta cheese. It’s versatile in that it can serve as either a hearty side or satisfying vegetarian entree. Not everyone enjoys the flavor of goat cheese, which is why I have chosen a mild […]

Red Cabbage leaves line a generous bowl of this beautiful Easy 30 Minute Roasted Chilies and Pineapple Slaw. Crisp Napa cabbage, roasted chilies, pineapple and jalapenos make this slightly sweet, perfectly spicy salad a delicious variation on a theme.

Easy 30 Minute Roasted Chilies and Pineapple Slaw

Easy 30 Minute Roasted Chilies and Pineapple Slaw is slightly sweet with a little heat and just enough dressing to make it creamy, but not heavy. This variation on traditional coleslaw recipe will be a hit at your next backyard BBQ. The Napa cabbage offers a milder flavor than the […]