Just because the weather is warming up, doesn't mean you have to give up baking. The Cuisnart CSO does a great job of baking without heating up the entire house-imagine that? Cookies in the middle of summer-Yum! And with the warmer months comes lots of produce. One of my favorite vegetables to bake with is rhubarb (yes, it's a … [Read more...]
Leek, Ricotta and Mushroom Frittata
I love breakfast, so I am always looking for new dishes to serve. And of course, there is nothing like breakfast for dinner (did your mother ever do that for you when you were a kid?). Unlike most of my posts, this is a savory recipe-I couldn't resist!! I came across this recipe recently and gave it a try. Oh my! It was so easy, baked up … [Read more...]
Steam Broiled Asparagus w/Blood Oranges
It's spring time! I LOVE asparagus. For me, that's the first sign of spring. Tulips are great, but you can't eat them. This is my go to asparagus recipe. I can take advantage of the citrus season and the early spring vegetable season. You can use any type of orange; Valencia, Cara Cara, however I prefer to use blood oranges for a dramatic … [Read more...]
Chocolate-Bottom Banana Bars
Besides banana bread and smoothies (and of course the remarkable one ingredient ice cream), what can you do with over ripe bananas that just don't look appealing? Did I hear you say, "Chocolate-Bottom Banana Bars, April?" Well, probably not, but this is certainly a delicious way to use up those over ripe bananas! I love reading mysteries, … [Read more...]
Baked Ricotta Dip Appetizer
There's nothing like a good, hot, gooey dip to go with your sip of wine on a cold evening. This baked ricotta dip can be thrown together in five minutes and makes a nice alternative to the usual artichoke dip or baked brie that is often served for parties. What I really like is its perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors, in addition to … [Read more...]
White Chocolate Dream Cookies
I love baking cookies! I would say, "who doesn't?" but I know there are people (my friends included) who would rather someone else bake their cookies for them. I scour cookbooks and magazines when they feature cookies of any kind and save the ones I like to make. Years ago, while looking at Christmas cookie recipes in one of the women's … [Read more...]