It has been a summer tradition since I was a child to make these muffins with freshly-picked blackberries. Now I continue the tradition with my boys after we pick the berries on “blackberry hill.”
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Berry butter takes me back to my childhood, spending summers at the lake. We would have berry butter made with freshly-picked raspberries, strawberries and blackberries. It is colorful, rich, creamy and makes a festive spread for breakfasts and snacks.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
True to its name, this Fiesta dish is like a party in your mouth! It’s a great way to transform leftovers into an exciting and colorful meal.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
This is such a simple fudge recipe and yet nobody will know because it still tastes so rich and creamy! I like to keep it in the refrigerator so that it is chilled when served.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
When I lived in France I usually got these with a simple topping of powdered sugar and fresh berry jam. But when I was in the mood for a decadent treat, I ordered them with Nutella.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Scones are a quick bread of Scottish origin that always make me think of the British tea time. There are variations around the world and you can find scones of many different flavors but in my opinion, you can’t go wrong with a plain buttery scone with berry jam.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
This sauce is excellent on pizzas and pastas! It is from the French line of pestos – pistou – and is lighter than traditional Italian pestos because it does not have pine nuts.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
This pasta dish is sneaky because it disguises healthy veggies and makes them appealing to kids (and adults). There is nothing more satisfying than watching your child scarf down spinach and tomatoes… and ask for seconds!
Saturday, January 9, 2010
The inspiration for this recipe came from my brother-in-law. He used to own a successful Italian restaurant and made my family a to-die-for shrimp Alfredo a few years back. Of course, it was the real deal, full of heavy cream and butter. We wanted to duplicate this hearty comfort food but make it lighter. Our version still has the creamy, rich flavors and textures but we don’t feel so guilty after each bite!
Saturday, January 9, 2010
This version of Cha Han is at the top of my comfort food list. But unlike most comfort foods, it is actually pretty healthy. I like to eat it with grilled scallops or teriyaki chicken.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
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