Does anything surpass a peach pie in the summer? Perhaps only peach pie a la mode. So, let’s get started with this delightful classic. Peach Pie 1 recipe Basic Pie Crust 4 pounds frozen, defrosted or firm fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon […]
Peach Cobbler is a perfect summer treat. Top with high-quality vanilla ice cream for one of the best desserts of your life. Peach Cobbler Serves 10-12. Preheat oven to 350°. Peach Filling 3-4 pounds fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced or diced 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 […]
Strawberry Shortcake Strawberry Shortcake Makes about 1 dozen. Preheat oven to 400°F. 4 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar (or 1/4 cup for less sweet shortcakes) 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/4 cup butter, diced 1 3/4 cups heavy whipping cream 1 egg, well-beaten (for brushing the tops) […]
This lovely Strawberry Swiss Roll Cake is just as tasty as it is beautiful. Have fun changing up the pattern and fillings if you like. Strawberry Swiss Roll Cake Serves about 8 people. Preheat oven to 350°F. 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup milk 2 teaspoons almond or vanilla extract 2/3 cup sugar 2/3 cup […]
Stone Fruit & Berry Salad With Ginger Grapefruit Vinaigrette will be your new favorite. Comforting nectarines and plums paired with blackberries and blueberries are topped with a sweet & sassy grapefruit dressing to create this edible art. Stone Fruit & Berry Salad With Ginger Grapefruit Vinaigrette 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Zest and 3/4 […]
Banana Cream Pie. Delightful vanilla pudding topped with fresh bananas. It’s a classic and you don’t need a box to make it. Banana Cream Pie Vanilla Pudding Makes about 4 one-cup servings. 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 cups half and half or milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or vanilla paste […]
Grilled Nectarines With Cream Cheese Filling. This sexy little vixen was featured on New Day Northwest recently. You must try. Like, today. Grilled Nectarines With Cream Cheese Filling Nectarines Olive oil 3 ripe but firm white nectarines Filling 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon lemon juice Garnish (all optional) […]
Balsamic Fruit Salad. Fresh starts are a good thing. I’m pretty sure we don’t give ourselves enough of them. Fresh starts are a result of proper grieving. Proper grieving happens not only after big, life-changing moments but also needs to be a part of our every-single-freakin’-day processing. We need to grieve when other drivers are […]
Nutella Crepes Topped With Fresh Berries and Almond Whipped Cream. Because no American can get enough French crepes. Because it’s Sunday. Because they are darling. Just out of the pan crepes filled with Nutella, topped with homemade whipped cream, fresh berries, slivered almonds, and dusted with powdered sugar. Because, well, just because. Nutella Crepes Topped […]
Mini Almond Mazarin Tarts With Fresh Fruit. Buttery crust and almondy filling but the real topper is the glazed fresh fruit. Fancy yet simple. Plain yet colorful. Mini Almond Mazarin Tart With Fresh Fruit Preheat oven to 350°F. 2 sticks (one cup) butter 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar 2 cups of flour 1 teaspoon […]
I love things that are simple & beautiful at the same time like these lovely Yogurt Parfaits. Perfect for a Saturday morning. Or Sunday. Or Monday. Or Tuesday. Or Wednesday. Or Thursday. Yogurt Parfaits Yoplait Boston Cream Pie Yogurt (or vanilla pudding or your own favorite yogurt ) 2 cups of fresh mixed berries 1 […]
Cream Horns and Chocolate Covered Strawberries. It’s my birthday. It’s not a big deal, really. I don’t mean to brag, but I’ve survived quite a few. One involved being snowed in but that was okay. I just pretend I’m Laura Ingalls Wilder (we share a birthday and we’re soul sisters). I’m pretty much a first-born […]
Chocolate Crepes With Almond Whipped Cream & Red Wine Chocolate Sauce. Since my birthday is close to Valentine’s Day, I always start celebrating the month of February quite early. Come to think of it, I don’t think there is any holiday I don’t start celebrating early. I suppose there is more chocolate involved with the […]
This sexy Chilled Strawberry Soup Recipe is perfect for the strawberry season but can be enjoyed all year with readily available frozen strawberries. Once I served it to my B&B guests, it became a most-requested treat. Swirly goodness and mercy. Chilled Strawberry Soup Makes about six 8-ounce servings. 4 cups fresh strawberries, frozen 1/4 cup […]
Balsamic Strawberry Salad. Every April in the Seattle area we try with all of our might to hope spring into existence but we all know in our hearts that the truest sign of spring is the strawberry booths on the side of the roads. I’ve been known to risk my own well-being with my sudden, […]
Looking for a beautiful and unique fall treat to make on a rainy day? Why not try caramel pears? They are super yummy and very pretty. Just follow the steps for caramel apples on the package of Kraft Caramel Bits only, you know, use pears that are perfectly ripe. I found these caramel bits at […]
