There was a time when molten lava cakes were all the rage and a staple on every dessert menu. Well I’m proudly bringing them back for New Year’s dinner! These are a cinch to make and great for dinner parties since… Continue Reading
This coffee cake has it all, a generous crumble layer, a lemony glaze and a bounty of summer berries! While perfect with a cup of hot coffee or tea, this cake is also decadent enough to serve as dessert. (End of)… Continue Reading
I love this cake for fall. The smell reminds me of Thanksgiving, Christmas and apple pie all rolled into one. Plus it’s topped with a slightly aggressive layer of cream cheese frosting which never hurts. Applesauce Spice Cake Cake 2 1/2… Continue Reading
Our garden is really coming along and we’ve solicited the cutest little helper to assist with harvest. This 5 ingredients recipe is dead simple! If you don’t have chard, sub with spinach, rapini or any dark leafy green. Stracciatella cheese… Continue Reading
I love a good ‘za! This one is made extra special with a generous layer of whipped browned butter ricotta. This recipe makes two 13-inch pizzas and enough to feed about 4 people. This dough also freezes very well so… Continue Reading
The courgette bumper crop has begun…and continues… Garden fresh zucchini are especially tasty when harvested young. If you are buying from the market or from the grocer, look for smaller zucchini as they hold up better when sliced into a… Continue Reading
This tart falls squarely into the dessert category but the assertiveness of rosemary and black pepper give it real substance. Choose a selection of plums or other stone fruit for a very pretty looking tart! Summer Tart 1/2 lb puff… Continue Reading
Eggplant entered into my food repertoire late in life. I resisted it for a long time despite my mom and grandmother’s efforts. They tried and tried. It showed up stuffed, stir-fried, deep fried, stewed, mashed…I just didn’t like it. Well,… Continue Reading
I’m a big fan of galettes! Sweet and savory ones! They are all perfect for the cottage! No messing around with a double crust and finding the perfect pie dish. This rustic tart can be baked on any flat surface… Continue Reading
This has quickly become my go to flatbread! It is great as a side to any BBQ or with a medley of summer dips. I keep a few balls of this dough in the freezer. They can be defrosted overnight in… Continue Reading
