I adore strawberry season, so I don’t mind posting three strawberry desserts in a row (or more!). But as I scrolled through the strawberry recipes on the website, I noticed that this post from last year had mysteriously disappeared, probably during the redesign. It’s so good, it needs its place back, so I am reposting! I am messing with tradition here and I know it. This … [Read more...] about Strawberry Elderflower Tiramisu
Fruit and Vegetables
Strawberry Coconut Tres Leches Cake
Tres Leches Cake is a favorite of mine, ever since a friend from Nicaragua shared a family recipe many moons ago. Tender cake drenched in rich milks that add flavor and richness. At its essence, it is a very simple sweet, but one I always order if I see on a menu. But tres leches is ripe for interpretation – I make a perfectly autumnal pumpkin version and a seasonally … [Read more...] about Strawberry Coconut Tres Leches Cake
Strawberry Lemonade Bars
I’ve made these delightful bars for years but am only getting around to posting them now. As I sat down to write this post, it occurs to me that this is the perfect time for this recipe. These bright, springy bars are perfect for picnics our outdoor gatherings with their sunny flavor and pretty appearance. They just feel like spring to me. When strawberries come into … [Read more...] about Strawberry Lemonade Bars
One Pot Carrot Coconut Curry Noodles
I was dubious about the whole one pot noodle trend when it first arose – until I tried it. You can really infuse some flavor into simple pasta by simmering it all together for the entire cooking time. I started with some pretty simple versions like creamy one pot gorgonzola version and this lemon and leek idea, then I pushed the boat out … [Read more...] about One Pot Carrot Coconut Curry Noodles
Green Spring Vegetable Soup
Spring is busting out all over, and so too are the first hints at the green vegetables of the season – asparagus and green peas, balanced with leeks and fennel and fresh herbs. This delicious soup makes the most of all the lovely shades of green that are so evocative of spring, and best of all wastes nothing. It’s perfect for the early days of the farmers market or a spring CSA … [Read more...] about Green Spring Vegetable Soup
