Three Nut Baklava Recipe
The sweetest part of Mediterranean food is definitely baklava. I’ve always wanted to learn how to make this yummy treat, and I was delighted with the outcome. This baklava recipe is really easy to...
View ArticleSpinach Feta Pie Recipe
I had different variations of this style dish in Europe, mainly in the Liguria region of Italy. So I decided to make up a dish similar by using some of the intended ingredients, along with some of my...
View ArticleApple Blush Pie Recipe
Apple blush pie I was planning to make a traditional apple pie, but after mixing together the sliced apples, spices, and sugar, I felt it needed some color. This is where the blush part comes in – I...
View ArticleRaspberry Spring Baskets Recipe
Fresh Raspberry Spring Baskets This dessert is like a spontaneous flavor combustion in your mouth. What better way to celebrate Spring than with fresh fruit atop a light and fluffy lemon vanilla...
View ArticleMini Apricot Almond Tart Recipe
I created this little treat for a picnic I planned with my husband. Since it was just the two of us, I decided to scale down the size of this tart and make it just enough for two to enjoy. Using some...
View ArticleBerries and Cream Scones Recipe
Berries and cream scones If you like buttery, flaky, just a hint of sweetness style scones, then you will adore these. I finally mastered a good batch of scones, after one failed attempt after another....
View ArticleSpinach Feta and Walnut Quiche Recipe
Spinach feta and walnut quiche Another quiche! I’m on a quiche kick and can’t seem to get enough of the stuff. I made two of these quiches, and the leftovers made for an excellent healthy lunchtime...
View ArticlePeach-Apricot Cobbler Recipe
Peach-apricot cobbler with homemade peach ice cream Stone fruits are still in season so I wanted to take the opportunity to use them while I can. I made this to go along with my fresh homemade peach...
View ArticleAlmond Cherry Pie Tart Recipe
Cherry almond pie tart Since the stores are still bursting from the seams with cherries, I seized the opportunity to create something with them before they’re gone, and before they start to get pricey...
View ArticleBlueberry-Pear Scone Recipe
Blueberry-pear scones Baking scones can be tricky, but once you have the technique down and the right measurements in place, they are the best things on earth. I bought a heaping basket of blueberries...
View ArticleSpiced Apple Tart Recipe
Spiced apple tart Mark and I have been training for a half marathon in December. I guess it’s a good thing since I’ve been making all of these decadent desserts lately. This being one of them. I used...
View ArticleWhite Pumpkin Pie Tartlet Recipe
White pumpkin shortbread tartlets So I gave in to my husband’s cries of wanting a pumpkin pie. Well, sort of. I went with my friend Mariah’s idea of using white pumpkin to replace the all so popular...
View ArticleRuby Cranberry Orange Muffins
. I just finished a half marathon today. To load up on carbs before the race, I munched on these yummy muffins.They were perfect before the race and gave me just enough energy to get me started. The...
View ArticleBlueberry Tart Recipe
I made this tart over Christmas and got a huge response. So, naturally I thought it would be nice to share with you all. It’s pretty straightforward and takes only minutes to throw together, but looks...
View ArticleVegetarian Thanksgiving Recipe: Savory Mushroom Pot Pie!
Calling all vegetarians and vegans!! Or, calling all cooks who might be cooking for a vegetarian or vegan. No need to fuss over a Tofurky this year, I’ve got a recipe for you that will make you even...
View ArticlePear-Cranberry Pie in a Jar Recipe
How neat is this? A pie, baked in a jar. I didn’t know what to expect as my little mason jars were baking in the oven, but it totally works. When I heard about these from my Grandpa’s wife, I thought...
View ArticlePie Cookie Recipe
If you still have extra pie dough lingering around in your fridge or freezer from Thanksgiving, here’s a trick to make it disappear. But don’t blame me if it reappears on your hips ;) Make pie...
View ArticleBlackberry-Pear Pie Recipe
I love this pie. I don’t really do fruit pies, but this pie was pretty good considering…I don’t do fruit pies. Mark loves all pies. It’s more fun to bake stuff that I know he’ll enjoy. It also gave me...
View ArticleTomato Tart
I had a bounty of Farmer’s Market heirloom tomatoes that desperately needed to be eaten and a four day window to cook something up before heading to Portland, Oregon, for the International Food...
View ArticleHomemade Graham Crackers & Teddy Grahams
Over a year has passed since Oliver was born and if I had known what I know now, I would have prepared myself better. Actually, what am I talking about…there is no way I could have prepared myself for...
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