"Ice Cream Cake Pie" is the invention of my 11 year old Lara. I can't take credit for the idea or most of the preparing. I would have asked her to guest post here with her recipe, but she is in camp this week - so you are stuck with me! Lara came up with the idea … [Read more...]
Rosemary Cashews Recipe – a’la My Soulful Home
I needed quick easy nibbles to bring to a cocktail party. A foodie friend suggested Ina Garten's Rosemary Roasted Cashews. Checked out the recipe…Ina lifted that one (with full credit) from the Union Square Cafe'. A spot where I downed many a handful of those same … [Read more...]
Whole Orange Bundt Cake – dense, moist & delicious
The whole orange ~ rind & all ~ makes this cake dense, moist & delicious with the tang of marmalade. Not cloyingly sweet, this cake is perfect for Easter brunch, with tea or even a dessert wine. The glaze adds just the right amount of sweetness for a perfect … [Read more...]
Grilled Chicken over Spring Greens & a link party
You can feel it in the air. Spring is here, well it is here, I am sorry if it is not quite yet there, but it will be soon. Be ready with some lighter recipes. This post and party will help put some Spring in your kitchen repertoire for sure. I am sharing one of my favorite … [Read more...]
Caprese skewers – tomato, mozzarella & basil
Isn't wonderful to be together with people that make you a better person. People that bring out the best in you & vice versa - you just take each other up a notch. The same can be said about foods. Tomato, mozzarella & basil must feel this way when they are … [Read more...]
Spring – a Thin Mint Recipe & Link Party!
What heralds Spring for you? Crocus pushing up, baby birds being born, day light savings? All that for me …. and a special delivery. The delivery of Girl Scout cookies! Having been a leader for the last 8 years, maybe I am more in tune than others with this hallmark … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Apple Cake
Happy Sunday! Today I have a dessert for you using the quintessential fall fruit - the apple. Apples are so versatile in the kitchen. So many recipes come to mind, apple pie, baked apple, pork tenderloin with sautéed apples....the choices are seemingly endless. I … [Read more...]
Cheddar, Leek & Apple Hot Dog Recipe – Haute Dogs
Hey, I'm from New York. What can I say, I love "hot dawges". The snap of a street dog in a white bread bun can transport me back to a time when I didn't know what nitrates or gluten were. A carefree time of yummy bad for you food on the go. Alas, I grew up, became a … [Read more...]
Summer Pasta Salad – begging (ba’con’ing) for more!
Dinner in the summer should involve a grill, fresh local veggies and this summer pasta salad. Ok, I made it up so I am biased, but it has passed the family test, neighbor test & even scored well with the 13 year old party crowd. I heard more than once at our recent … [Read more...]