Maybe just because it’s summertime. Maybe just because I adore lemon in every way. Or, maybe it’s the beauty of the flowers.No matter what the “maybe,” this lemony pasta treat will certainly treat your palate and your palette. Lemon Petal Pasta Lemon Petal Pasta 1 pkg. spaghetti noodlessea salt8 Tbs. butter, room temperaturejuice and zest…
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It’s not often that I’m unwilling to accept a challenge or a suggestion in the kitchen. Well, let me rephrase that – IF I have a plan – don’t even try to “suggest” something different. I’m in my zone, my spot, my head, and my spirit. What I’m doing is mine – it’s either my…
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We all love a basic cookie: chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, snickerdoodle, or even just a little simple sugar cookies or shortbread round. But these little gems pack more of a punch than just your basic cookie: the ultra zing of fresh lemon zest and the sickly sweet pop of blueberries in season. Your heart will…
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There are no words. White Chocolate. Macadamia Nut. Lemon. PIE. White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Lemon Pie Crust: 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 6 Tbs. ice cold butter, cubed 1 large egg 1 Tbs. white vinegar 2-5 Tbs. ice water Combine all the ingredients in the bowl of a large food processor. Pulse until crumbly….
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Do you remember the Friends episode at Thanksgiving when Monica made Joey his own entire turkey? The situation was that Monica decided she was not going to make a turkey at all. Phoebe doesn’t eat meat. Rachel was pregnant and having meat aversions. (Oh, and by the way Brad Pitt was a guest in this…
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Can you imagine…homemade pasta, fresh from the hands of your loved one – tossed in a rosemary infused lemon mustard brown butter sauce? Well, stop trying to imagine…the effort is over. Only a small bit of labor and the salubrious celebration can begin. YUM! So, remember how amazingly simple – yet slightly complicated – handmade…
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As the holidays came and went, I dreamt about a new and different version of my Sweet and Savory Havarti Cheesecake Bars. I still have the idea reeling about in my imagination – something sweet and something wintery – perhaps it will come to fruition in the coming months of cold. However, I also CRAVE…
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It’s time to begin baking again. Right, now that the the busy holiday season is over, we can focus on super wintery, warming, savory dishes. Leave behind the pumpkin-apple-cinnamon, and bring back the lemon, right? Your senses will go crazy for this one. Although there’s really nothing “Italian” about this savory baked goodness (other than…
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