It’s always fun to experiment with different recipe ideas such as these Chocolate Banana Nut Bites. Sometimes the experiment comes out great, other times not so much. Although these are very simple to make, they did take a bit of fiddling to have them come together to my satisfaction. Chocolate Banana Nut Bites Ingredients: Makes 12 servings 2 large banana 2 […]
The Cranberry Nut Bark recipe came about when I found myself with some candied cranberries that had not made the grade when vetting and experimenting around with that particular recipe. They still tasted great, so I decided to add them to a chocolate bark. Cranberry Nut Bark Ingredients: Makes 1 pound of bark 12 ounces of high-quality […]
I love ambrosia, especially my Cranberry Ambrosia. To me, what makes this recipe so spectacular is it’s all about the cranberries. It’s a beautiful dish to serve anytime around the holidays, both in looks and taste. On top of that, it’s a breeze to make. Cranberry Ambrosia Ingredients: Makes approximately 12 servings 1 ¼ cups whole berry cranberry […]
Orange Maple Syrup is the most straightforward recipe ever. It’s a fantastic silky orange flavored syrup that’s to die for. It’s also something I love to serve with my orange marmalade cream cheese stuffed French toast, a recipe that will appear in the very near future. Orange Maple Syrup Ingredients: Makes 2 cups 2 cups pure […]
Summer is winding down, but the heat has not yet gotten the message. When it is as hot as it’s been, it’s the perfect time to whip up a large bowl of this easy gazpacho recipe for a light meal. This easy gazpacho recipe was inspired by my husband who is an “a la minute” cook and […]
Watermelon is in season, yum. With all the hot days we’ve been having, what could be more fun than to make a Watermelon, Feta Cheese, Herb Salad. It’s a quick salad to assemble, and it’s as refreshing as it can get, especially on hot summer days. Watermelon, Feta Cheese, Herb Salad Ingredients: Makes approximately 6 to 7 ½ […]
I do enjoy good pickled red onions. We’ve all had them on sandwiches, hamburgers, in various salads or as a garnish. Have you ever thought of making your own pickled red onions? If you haven’t you’re in for a treat; pickled red onions are easy to make and can take just a few minutes. So without further […]
With the farmer’s markets abundant with some pretty flavorful tomatoes it was an easy decision to make this Heirloom Tomato Tart. It may look a little like a pizza but it’s not. It’s all about the tomatoes. Just like the Fresh Asparagus Tart, this is just as yummy and can serve as an excellent appetizer […]
Remember my Summer Asparagus Salad? After I’d finished perfecting that recipe I had a ton of fresh asparagus left. That’s when the idea for a fresh asparagus tart came to mind. It’s a basic recipe that can be a great appetizer or served as a light luncheon entrée with a side salad. I would love to […]