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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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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Lemon Curd Coconut Vanilla Meltaway Cookies

Homemade Lemon Curd for days.Yup! That’s what I had on hand. So, of course, the only solution was to bake up something super delicious: Lemon Curd Coconut Vanilla Meltaway Cookies. Lemon Curd Coconut Vanilla Meltaway Cookies 8 Tbs. butter (1 stick), room temperature1 cup Easy Lemon Curd3 large eggs1 tsp. vanilla extract1 tsp. baking powder1…

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Vegan Lemon Graham Layer Cake

What can I say? I love my friends and I love to bake!Layer upon layer of vegan lemon cake and then vegan lemon graham cake, slathered with vegan vanilla buttercream and loads of lemon curd – truly delicious and truly fantastic! Vegan Lemon Graham Layer Cake Lemon Cake:3 cups all purpose flour1 Tbs. baking powder1/2…

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Vegan Spaghetti Pie

We all know how much I adore baking New York Spaghetti Pie – and then gifting it to friends and family. Honestly, there is NO ONE on earth who does not love this homemade, Mom’s creation, estremamente delicious meal.It’s comfort, it’s love, it’s flavor, feel, and aroma, all baked into one. It’s like being nestled…

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Gluten Free Vegan Chocolate Coconut Slicks

Well, my original intent was to name these babies Gluten Free Vegan Chocolate Coconut “Mounds” Cookies.However, as you can clearly see, “mounds” is definitely a description that does not fit the bill.I suppose that’s a lesson learned: meet and greet the babies before naming them! In any case, although, crispy, and chewy, these gems are…

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Lemon Tarragon Mushroom Chicken

And, I’m back with another Lemon Tarragon recipe creation.This time, the combination is a on the savory side, with the addition of sautéed chicken breast and mushrooms. Oh, and a hint of stoneground mustard! Lemon Tarragon Mushroom Chicken 2 Tbs. butter (or oil)2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts2 cups wil mushrooms, slicedsea salt and pepper1…

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Lemon Tarragon Chèvre Cheesecake Bars

I love lemons.I suppose that’s contradictory in this life, as we presume lemon experiences to be sour and acidic.Not so, in my case. I’ll take any challenge (a lemon challenge) and flip flop it into a masterpiece. I’d like to dream that to be the case.We all have our own battles we fight day to…

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Gluten Free Nutella M&M Cookies

Did you know that M&M Mars has recently debuted their “Nutella” version of the classic candy?That’s right – not peanut, not almond, not even peanut butter – THIS time the candy coated goodness is filled with chocolate hazelnut cream!!! YUM! And, YOU too can create some gluten-free Nutella M&Ms to share – or not to…

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