Cherry Tomato Pasta Puttanesca
A classic goes seasonal with this quick Cherry Tomato Pasta Puttanesca, flavored with capers, olives, anchovies, and a hint of spice. Pasta Puttanesca is a legendary Italian dish–and one…
Read moreMaple Bourbon Pecan Tart
This Maple Bourbon Pecan Tart is nutty, flavorful, and impressive but requires only basic baking skills. A festive holiday or special dessert. Holidays are the time for long cherished traditions. …
Read morePear Custard Pie
Sweet fruit baked in an eggy vanilla custard, Pear Custard Pie is a quick and tasty recipe that is perfect for holiday brunch or a light fall/winter dessert. Do your…
Read moreSugared Cranberries
Cranberries are great for eating AND decorating. These sugared cranberries are easy to make for a perfect holiday garnish. Cranberries are so important for the holidays. Besides being the main…
Read moreApple Pomegranate Salad
Fresh and tasty, with apples, pomegranate seeds, homemade vinaigrette, and optional blue cheese, this Apple Pomegranate Salad is a perfect winter salad. Is there any fruit that says celebrate more…
Read moreOyster Chowder
A creamy, rich stew with oysters, potatoes and optional sherry, Oyster Chowder is a holiday classic that’s a perfect cold weather soup. Today they say that, due to seafood farming…
Read moreTruffle Risotto with Mushrooms & Asparagus
Truffle Risotto is a creamy, rich rice dish that’s delicious as a first course, light entrée or side. This post is dedicated to trying again. Even if an early failure…
Read moreEasy Salmon Melt
With no required chopping and just a few minutes under the broiler, this tasty salmon melt is easy and nutritious. You might even call it comfort food! I just got…
Read moreCream Cheese Pumpkin Dip
Fall flavored and creamy, Cream Cheese Pumpkin Dip blends canned pumpkin, cream cheese and pumpkin pie spices for a tasty dip. Delicious with apples, gingersnaps, bagels and more! You know…
Read moreFestive Cranberry Curd Tart
Sweet, tart and set in a gingerbread crust, this cranberry curd tart is perfect for the holidays. Decorate with sugared berries and herbs for a festive dessert. I love cranberries. …
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