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Blood Orange Spread

05/13/2018

This Blood Orange Spread recipe is adapted from “Sarabeths’s Good Morning Cookbook” by Sarabeth Levine. Sara made a Mandarin Orange Spread, but I choose to use Blood Oranges since they are in season right now, and they are delicious and…

Black Bean Soup with Cumin

04/07/2018

This Black Bean Soup with Cumin is a combination of two of my favorite recipes. You can add additional jalapeño peppers if you would like a spicier soup. I cooked the cumin in a skillet before I added it to the…

Affogato Mocha

02/14/2018

I was looking for an easy dessert with chocolate and ice cream. Affogato Mocha is a typical Italian way to enjoy ice cream. The ice cream is drowned in espresso and another liquid topping. I chose rum as my other…

Almond Cake

12/08/2017

This Almond Cake recipe is from David Lebovitz. I have made it in the food processor, I have made it partly in the food processor and in a stand up mixture with the paddle attachment, depending on where I am…

Lemon Mousse

11/04/2017

I made this Lemon Mousse for friends after a PEI mussel meal (See Mussels with Chorizo recipe). I wanted something fresh and light. This was perfect! I have served it in individual martini glasses as well as a soufflé dish,…

Roasted Beet, Blue Cheese Salad

10/13/2017

You will notice a distinct, earthy aroma when you are roasting the beets, which is one of my favorite smells in the kitchen. This  Roasted Beet, Blue Cheese Salad is a combination of your favorite lettuce, soft blue cheese, all…

Gingersnaps

10/06/2017

I love these  homemade Gingersnaps. I like them soft on the inside and crispy around the edges. I like them with a cup of tea, I love them with a glass of milk, I especially like them in a snowstorm.…

Zucchini and Pine Nut Fritters

09/29/2017

My favorite way to eat zucchini is in chocolate cake, but Zucchini and Pine Nut Fritters come in as my second favorite. The zucchini is grated raw, which preserves the fresh, green flavor. They are a lot like Potato Pancakes…

Mom’s BBQ Sauce

09/01/2017

I have to share Mom’s BBQ Sauce with you. It has been our family favorite since I can remember. It is a thick sauce that can be used on chicken, beef or pork ribs, pork loin, anything that needs a…

Rustic Peach Galette

08/04/2017

The first thing I remember learning how to make is pie dough. I love making pies, but, if you are pressed for time, the Rustic Peach Galette is a quick alternative to a pie. The galette tastes like a pie…

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