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Soups & Stews

Tortellini Chicken Soup

When its a cold damp day, there is nothing better then coming home to a warm hearty soup. This Tortellini Chicken Soup definitely fits the bill. It has a great combination of vegetables, chicken, tortellini and spices. This is not your average chicken soup. This is an elevated chicken soup. With its chunks of chicken […]

Dessert

Lemon Curd

This Lemon Curd recipe is simple and delicious, one of my favorites. It’s tangy, and bright and super tasty. If you have only tried Lemon Curd out of a jar then you don’t know what your missing. This Lemon Curd taste so much better then store bought. It’s smooth and creamy and best yet, with […]

Cookies

Oatmeal Carrot Walnut Breakfast Cookies

These Oatmeal Carrot Walnut Breakfast Cookies are perfect for those hectic mornings. I know that cookies and breakfast don’t seem to go together but these cookies are chock full of healthy ingredients , like high fiber oatmeal, ground flax seeds and walnuts that are loaded with omega 3’s, carrots which are beneficial to your sight […]

Cakes, Dessert

Carrot cake With Cream Cheese Icing

I don’t know why but every year around spring I get a yearning for some moist and delicious carrot cake, and not any old carrot cake. Years ago I found a recipe that I absolutely loved. It made a super moist cake and the cream cheese icing was to die for. When making my latest […]

Cookies

Stuffed Carrot Cake Cookies

You know when you are craving a slice of carrot cake but you don’t want to go through the trouble of making a whole cake? That is where these cookies come in. They have all the great flavors of a sweet spicy carrot cake transformed into a cookie. Now, I know that your thinking “ […]

Pancakes

Orange Ricotta Pancakes With Orange Syrup

Orange Ricotta pancakes are a delicious way to start your day. They are sweet and fluffy and have a tangy citrus flavor, and with the addition of the Orange Syrup they are perfection on a plate. Now I know that buying a pre made mix at the store can be a bit tempting but I […]

Sides

Sautéed Brussel Sprouts

If anyone tells you they don’t like Brussel sprouts they have never tried them this way. With crispy bits of bacon and sweet caramelized shallots they make the perfect side dish to any meal. I remember one year my nephew came over for dinner and saw the Brussel sprouts on the table and he was […]

Bread

Nutella Bread

Nutella is the brand name for a hazelnut chocolate spread. It is a nutty, creamy chocolate spread that can be used in a variety of ways. It’s great with strawberries, spread on toast and smeared on crepes, but another great way to use Nutella is in this braided bread. This Bread is perfect for a […]

Tarts

Pear Almond Tart

You know when your having company and you want to serve something that will wow your guests? Well these Pear Almond Tarts are what you need for such an occasion. With there sweet, ripe, juicy pears nestled on a flaky crust with chopped almonds in between,they make the perfect end to a meal. Best of […]

Pancakes

Blueberry Apple Pancakes

Nothing says the weekend to me more then making a batch of fresh pancakes. Who doesn’t love pancakes? You know the ones that are fluffy on the inside with a slight sear on the outside. They’re a great way to start the day. Now some people would rather just buy a boxed mix and prepare […]