Yes, I am still using my apple gifts and this Sangria was an excellent choice. It reminded me of when we lived in a new neighborhood, in a brand new home with a mixture of young families and older ones such as Gene and me. Beginning with Halloween we frequently would celebrate the occasion (or … Continue reading
Sangria is the perfect beverage to serve guests during the warm months of summer. It is a refreshing combination of wine (red, white or rose), fresh fruit (slices of apples, oranges or just berries), juice like orange or pomegranate and sparkling soda such as Sprite (which is a lemon lime soda). This recipe comes from … Continue reading
Yes, the melons are still sweet and appear often in different recipes. Summer is the best time to make this salad when the melons (I always use cantaloupes) are plentiful and basil is flourishing. A crunchy, nutty spice blend called Dukkah is found throughout Egypt and can be easily made as a topping for this … Continue reading
This recipe came about because I had fruit I needed to use up and at the same time I received an email with this recipe. Perfect – as I had all of the ingredients! Normally, I like to have some kind of fruit for breakfast whether it is half a grapefruit, strawberries and cottage cheese, … Continue reading
Jarcuterie has been called the COVID-19 friendly food trend that has replaced (for now) the many shared charcuterie platters seen all over the internet, in our homes and restaurants. These are a lot of fun to put together and the possibilities are just endless. I used a lot of ingredients I already had and the … Continue reading
Muffins are a favorite treat any time of day and a perfect recipe to use fresh strawberries in season. Whether they are a quick breakfast dusted with confectioners’ sugar or a sweet treat topped with a Ricotta Glaze or Mascarpone Frosting they are always welcome in my family. Ricotta gives an ultra-moist texture and richer … Continue reading
These are a delicious light dessert on a hot summer day. This recipe serves two – just increase the ingredients to make more. I had leftover strawberries and ricotta and this dessert was created!
It is the season for strawberries here in Michigan. They are so red and juicy and best of all they taste delicious! This loaf cake has it all with a tender crumb filled with fresh strawberries, a cream cheese filling and a light lavender-lemon glaze drizzled on top. The strawberries were only $1.50/quart so I … Continue reading
With temps in the 90’s all week simple, non-cooking recipes are part of my meals alongside something grilled. These skewers filled with fresh fruit, mozzarella balls, prosciutto, cherry tomatoes and drizzled with a basil vinaigrette are the perfect answer to a light and refreshing side. They are also a great choice for appetizers on an … Continue reading
Summer is my favorite time of the year to enjoy so many different fresh fruits. I’ve been enjoying Michigan strawberries and fruits such as melons and blueberries are also very sweet and perfect as a light dessert with maybe a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The citrus dressing is just heavenly and perfect with the … Continue reading