I am sharing this as a simple summer treat recipe because you can make it in any kitchen. I first developed this recipe in a tiny rental kitchen in London with the bare minimum of kitchen kit as something to pack up for a picnic in the park with a Shakespeare performance of The Tempest. And they are the perfect thing to make if you are in a small, minimally equipped kitchen, a … [Read more...] about Lemon Drizzle Bars
Gin and Tonic Cake
If you have followed me for any amount of time, you know of my affinity for all things British. I went to graduate school in England and return every year for an extended trip. Last year, I was in London during the celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, and in a strange twist of fate, returned for a reunion and was there when she died. Both were amazing experiences on … [Read more...] about Gin and Tonic Cake
Fresh Strawberry Margarita Pie
Cinco de Mayo and strawberry season line up here, so what better way to celebrate than a strawberry margarita? Well, the answer is a pie made with fresh berries, lime and a hit of tequila. This sweet, tangy and cool treat has been a real hit from me. One family member tells me every time we share a meal that “that strawberry tequila pie is the best thing you make.” I get the … [Read more...] about Fresh Strawberry Margarita Pie
Palm Beach Chicken (Chicken in Citrus Cream Sauce)
Many years ago, I was flipping through a Junior League cookbook from Palm Beach and I read the title for Lily Pulitzer Chicken. Before I even glanced at the recipe, I envisioned bright rounds of citrus like a Lily Pulitzer fabric. The recipe however was chicken in potato chip crumbs with dried herbs and wine. I think perhaps it is a recipe the actual Lily Pulitzer made not one … [Read more...] about Palm Beach Chicken (Chicken in Citrus Cream Sauce)
Peanut Butter Pound Cake with Strawberry Jelly Glaze
I can’t think of a more home comfort dessert than pound cake with the classic flavors of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. It’s one of my very favorite flavor combinations. I love it in a chess pie or a sheet cake. I eat a peanut butter sandwich for lunch most days. In the form of a pretty molded Bundt cake with a traditional glaze tinted a lovely pink, this … [Read more...] about Peanut Butter Pound Cake with Strawberry Jelly Glaze
