Strawberries, the great herald of Spring and brighter days to come. I revel in it! In fact, I very rarely eat strawberries except when they are in season locally, so I look forward to this brief time all year. Of course, I eat them as is and I make jam, but I love to explore fun and creative recipes to use them all up. I have always been a fan of strawberry cake, and in a way I … [Read more...] about Strawberry White Chocolate Blondies
Spring Gift Guide for Graduation, Weddings, Showers and More
I have had a number of people ask me recently for advice on gifts to help some younger people starting out stocking their kitchen. I’ve done it for my nieces and nephews, and I am always on the lookout for great kitchen products. So I thought I’d round up some of my favorite gift ideas perfect for graduates as the season gets into full swing. These ideas can also make great … [Read more...] about Spring Gift Guide for Graduation, Weddings, Showers and More
Grapefruit Chiffon Cake
A chiffon cake is a beautiful thing, but I think they have gone rather out of style. They are a little bit of work that is well worth it in my opinion. That makes it a special occasion cake. It has the light airiness of an angel food cake with the whipped egg whites but added richness from the beaten yolks. It lends itself to gentle flavors, like this hint of grapefruit. The … [Read more...] about Grapefruit Chiffon Cake
One Pot Lemon Shrimp Orzo
I love an easy one-pot pasta dish – easy to make and clean up but full of flavor and interest. I add a slightly Greek twist here, with lemon, dill and feta on a base of orzo with some lovely juicy shrimp in the mix. This is a less than 30 minute weeknight meal but is unique and pretty enough for company. This has the bright, fresh flavor of Spring about to spring, so it’s … [Read more...] about One Pot Lemon Shrimp Orzo
Guinness Leek and Cheese Dip
Every occasion is the right occasion for a warm, gooey, cheesy dip. And St. Patrick’s Day is no exception, so I present to you the perfect version for your St. Patrick’s party with melty Irish cheese, tender leeks and a healthy dose of the brown stuff. And hey, you could even make a whole Guinness based meal, with Irish Bangers and Mash with Guinness Onion Gravy with … [Read more...] about Guinness Leek and Cheese Dip
