Salted Pretzel Peanut Butter Cookies
Aug 23
Key Lime Coconut Rum Bites
A little of this…a little of that…I found myself in the kitchen creating again. Only because I had some leftover key limes, a whole bunch of coconut flour on hand, and an awful lot of vegan, gluten-free friends. Oh, and don’t get me wrong, there’s always some rum on the shelf at our house! Key…
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Aug 22
Asparagus Lemon Fontina Lasagna
I wanted to bake a lasagna of sorts – but not a traditional Italian layer bake. I wanted lemon…lots of it, and was craving asparagus and fontina! So, this was a natural “put together” in a pan for me. I added a little salty prosciutto, and we have heaven in a heaping pan! Asparagus Lemon…
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Aug 21
Key Lime White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
I recently had a friend offer to bake me cookies.I laughed out loud, implored him NOT to bake me anything, and responded, “Thank you kindly, but I have cookies here, cookies there, and cookies everywhere!” And, today I have Key Lime White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies! Key Lime White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies 12 Tbs. butter, softened2…
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Aug 20
Fennel Raisin Parmesan Quiche
Yes, this is a very interesting flavor combination of savory and sweet. I pride myself on the curiosities of different and divine decantations and concoctions.You may not think it to be, but it works well – REALLY well: fennel, onions, raisins, and parmesan, with a touch of honey, all baked into a perfect quiche! Serve…
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Aug 19
White Chocolate Key Lime Shortbread Tart
“Ate my first piece. Pure divinity in all my senses! So much texture and contrast and perfection in one bite. How do you make these things happen?” I can’t wait to welcome this new little girl into my heart.She’ll be so loved, so adored, and born a yogi.Thank you, Jillian, for allowing me to treat…
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Aug 16
Preserved Lemon Olive Alouette Tart
“Alouette” (pronounced [alwɛt]) is a popular French-speaking Canadian children’s song, commonly thought to be about plucking the feathers from a lark, in retribution for being woken up by its song. Although it is in French, it is well-known among speakers of other languages; in this respect it is similar to “Frère Jacques”. Many US Marines and other Allied soldiers…
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Aug 15
Ancient Sourdough Campanilla Queso Bread Braid
I’ve had some requests for sourdough lately.A few of them – well, maybe more than a few.So, I gathered up my gumption (not really, just my ancient starter and yeast), and went to town. This time, though, I actually rolled out long ropes after the first rise and braided the dough with Campanilla Queso (Spanish…
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Aug 14
Chocolate Peanut Butter Peanut M&M Pie
Well, as I was presented with a king-sized bag of Peanut M&M’s one morning, and a jar of smooth peanut butter the same afternoon, fate was calling my name.She was telling me to bake something incredible – something chocolate, peanut butter, candy delicious.She was whispering in my ear: Chocolate Peanut Butter Peanut M&M Pie! Chocolate…
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Aug 13
Southern Tomato Pie
One of my great friends moved to the south a few years ago.It suits her well. She loves the lifestyle, the culture, the architecture, AND the weather!I’d love to think I could be a Southern Belle, but I think the humidity would do me in – over and over again. In any case, Anne emailed…
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Aug 12
Strawberry Special K Fluff Cake
We all love Rice Krispies Treats – but who says these delicious treats are reserved only for Rice Krispies? I don’t! Special K Cereal is the way to go. Long been one of my favorites, Dad and I used to sneak a bowl or two topped with heavy cream when Mom wasn’t home 🙂 And,…
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