Fresh Lemon Berry Trifle is an elegant and grown-up dessert, yet so easy to make. The versatile Trifle can be made with any combinations of fresh fruit and homemade whipped cream or custard. The abundance of fresh fruit this time of year makes this a perfect summer treat. To save […]
Chicken with prunes and olives is an amazingly tasty combo, give me a loud YUM! An easy sweet and savory olive chicken for two is a perfect weekend meal. This recipe was inspired by Ina Garten’s Chicken Marabella recipe. Prunes Taste Good! Growing up, Prunes in the house meant someone […]
While browsing the tasty treats at my local Trader Joe’s I came across “Trader Joe’s Pancake Bread”. I snagged a loaf to try and shared it with my co-workers that afternoon. The bread was a hit and I got to thinking that I wanted to try and come up with […]
Rhubarb is in season, read on to learn how to make strawberry rhubarb jam the easy way. For years I resisted making my own jam because I didn’t want the hassle of a canning process. One evening while on a walk I was listening to a favorite podcast, the guest […]
Easy and creamy this no-bake cheesecake dessert topped with fresh berries. Serve these in half pint wide mouth mason jars or other single serving baking dish. Perfect easy dessert for anytime of the year, if fresh fruit is not available I use frozen berries or other seasonal fruit. For an […]
This smaller french toast casserole recipe is incredibly easy and perfect for a cozy weekend breakfast, or scaled up for larger group or potluck dish. The maple streusel bread adds a little extra flavor, and recipe is also great made with a cinnamon raisin or Brioche bread. Use a day […]
A chalet style mac and cheese made with Gruyere and Cheddar Cheeses. Variations of this recipe include adding sauteed onion, or broccoli. Also, for a meaty version toss in a few meatballs, or go minimal with just the mac and cheese. When making a skillet style mac and cheese you […]
Easy lemon bars made with a simple graham cracker crust and topped with raspberry jam or fresh raspberries. Another one of those yummy summertime desserts that goes great with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and equally as well with a chilled glass of Chardonnay. With just the two of […]
Follow these tips to make sure your lemon curd comes out smooth and creamy. Best saucepan for cooking lemon curd. Use a Stainless steel or enameled cast iron, I use my Staub 1.5 quart pan when making a small batch, or my Mauviel Jam Pan for larger amounts. Don’t […]