Author: Brenda

Salad

Frisée Salad With Citrus Vinaigrette

Crunchy toasted almonds, sweet juicy segmented oranges, spicy shallots and salty Parmesan ribbons give this light salad great flavor and with the addition of the Citrus Vinaigrette makes it the perfect Spring side dish or light meal. What Is Frisee Frisée, also known as curly endive, is a mildly bitter, leafy green that has a […]

Appetizers

Crostini With Roasted Tomatoes, Ricotta & Balsamic Glaze

These Crostini With Roasted Tomatoes, Ricotta & Balsamic Glaze are a perfect finger food for any get together. With the crispy baguette, the creamy ricotta cheese, charred tomatoes and topped with fresh basil and drizzled with balsamic glaze, its the perfect bite. What better way to serve your guests then to put out a variety […]

Appetizers

Blackberry Goat Cheese Flatbread

This Blackberry Goat Cheese Flatbread makes a great appetizer. With a little preparation, it is quick and easy to put together and with the peppery arugula, sweet honey and balsamic glaze, it is also loaded with flavor. Whenever I have a get together, I love serving a bunch of finger food instead of a sit […]

Cookies

Brown Butter Espresso Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

I love taking a dessert that everyone is familiar with and putting a little spin on it. This Brown Butter Espresso Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie is the perfect example. For this Brown Butter Espresso Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie ( l know the title is a mouth full but explains the cookie perfectly ) I took […]

Crisp / Cobbler

Blueberry Crumble

If you are looking for a simple recipe that packs a whole lot of flavor, then this Blueberry Crumble is the way to go. It is loaded with plump juicy blueberries and topped with a sweet crunchy crumble, top it with some vanilla ice cream and you have a delicious dessert that anyone would love. […]

Appetizers

Goat Cheese Crostini With Blackberry Compote

These Goat Cheese Crostini’s With Blackberry Compote are the perfect appetizer. The sweetness from the Blackberry Compote complements the tartness of the Goat Cheese and with the crispiness from the charred crostini, its the perfect bite every time. Some of my favorite memories are when we took the kids berry picking. Every year come spring […]

Brownies, Dessert

Crinkle Top Espresso Brownies

These Crinkle Top Espresso Brownies are absolutely irresistible. They are incredibly moist and fudgy and with the addition of espresso powder they have a decadence about them that is unmistakable. There crispy top adds to the richness that they deliver. Best of all they’re super easy to make. They’re a win win. I always wondered […]

Cookies

Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies

These Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies are like little rays of sunshine. They are bright and delicious and so full of lemon flavor. With there soft and chewy lemon sugar cookie and the real punch of lemon flavor from the Lemon Curd filling, they are any lemon lovers dream. Every year when Spring rolls around, I […]

Pancakes

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes With Blackberry Compote

These Lemon Ricotta Pancakes With Blackberry Compote are perfect for a Sunday morning breakfast. The lemon zest and lemon juice gives them a bright lemon flavor while the ricotta makes them tender and delicious. With the addition of Blackberry Compote its like heaven in every bite. My family loves pancakes. They will eat them at […]

Cakes

Mini Espresso Cheesecake With Biscoff Cookie Crust

Who needs a cup of espresso when you have these. It’s like having a shot of espresso but in a much yummier version. With creamy cheesecake that is infused with espresso powder and the crunchy Biscoff crust that adds a toasted Carmel flavor, It is the perfect bite for any coffee lover. These Mini Espresso […]