My favorite time of year to make this salsa is in the summer and early fall when we are harvesting the tomatoes and peppers from our garden. It is great in many dishes, including fish tacos, omelettes and fajitas.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
You can’t go wrong with soft and chewy peanut butter cookies topped with a chocolate kiss. These cookies are great for parties and gifts because they look festive and yet they’re easy to make.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
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
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 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!
Friday, January 8, 2010
These light buttery rolls remind me of brioche. The orange flavor is the perfect combination of sweet and tart. In my family, we have these on Christmas morning and for our Santa Lucia breakfast…but I wish I could eat them every morning!
Sunday, January 10, 2010
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