This cake is all my favorite things sandwiched between a thick layer of berries and cream. I made it for Mother’s Day this year and it was a hit! Lemon Berry Meringue Torte Meringue Cake Layers Base 1/2 cup butter… Continue Reading
Lemons are a staple in my kitchen. On days when I’m feeling completely uninspired to cook or bake, a lemony pasta, a thin slice or two steeped in tea with honey or a brightly scented cake like this one always… Continue Reading
This zippy lemon cran loaf was the result of a leftover bag of sad Christmas cranberries in my crisper. Perfect for a quick breakfast or an afternoon pick me up with a cup of tea. Lemon Cranberry Loaf 1/2 cup… Continue Reading
I’m sitting here longing for summer. A warm breeze, sunshine on my skin, bad tan lines, cut-off shorts… Reality check! Summer is months and months away and I don’t even have a warm vacation planned, but one can dream, right? Here’s… Continue Reading
Looking for a potato salad alternative? Give this one a try! It celebrates some still in season summer/fall ingredients and is a fresh departure from the more conventional creamy or mayo based tater tot salad. Toss the salad right before… Continue Reading
Someone once said that the business of selling just the muffin tops was a million dollar idea. How about we lace them in a layer of crisp buttery crumble that when devoured may actually give you muffin top? These muffins are… Continue Reading
The blueberry lavender sauce came about as a creative way to make use of the dried lavender from my summer garden. It’s a tiny harvest but a little bit goes a long way and I’m always looking for ways to use… Continue Reading
Leftover pesto makes for an incredibly flavorful and easy marinade. I’ve used a basil-based pesto here but others, like this radish top pesto or an arugula pesto will work equally well. Cutting the chicken in half reduces the cooking time and… Continue Reading
I love baking layer cakes! The icing, the filling, the decorating…it’s like creating a tower of art. This one is very pretty (also more than a touch girlie) and the contrast between the four yellow layers and the pink frosting… Continue Reading
If you are a lover of lemon desserts, this classic one is for you! Who can resist a zippity lemon center topped with a lighter than air meringue…nom…nom… The great thing about this pie is that it is perfectly dairy-free!… Continue Reading
