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Southern Italian Antipasto
I am sorry this post is late. I had planned to post this on June 4th to coincide with National Cheese Day. Best laid plans, right? But it’s been a weird week — a death in the family and my son’s high school graduation. We have had huge highs and huge lows and I haven’t been very focused on my blogs or my business. I will do better. On to my late recipe: I love — LOVE — cheese platters. When I attend a function and there is a platter with cheese, meat, bread, and crackers, I am satisfied. Sometimes, the actual meal (not the dessert, mind you) isn’t necessary!…
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Mini-Pavlovas with Fresh Fruit
For some reason, I was not familiar with Pavlovas and never had any as a child. As a rule, meringue was placed on the top of pies — which I did not like!. Any pie that had meringue on it got the fork-scrape treatment. I would eat all of the pie and leave a pile of meringue behind. Seemed like a boring addition to tasty pies… I don’t think I gave meringue much thought until I started watching various cooking shows. Suddenly I saw a different side to meringue — a baked one! Pavlova! Pavlovas are a delicious type of meringue with a delightfully crispy exterior and a soft marshmallow-like…
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The Difference in Barbecue Sauces
Barbecue sauces come in many flavors and styles. From sweet and savory to hot and spicy, the choices are endless. While it’s easy to grab a bottle of prepared sauce off the grocery store shelf, there’s nothing quite like creating your own from scratch. Most popular barbeque sauces originate in the southern states, from Texas to Florida. As unique as the people, each state has its own preferred style. From thick, rich tomato-based sauces out of Kansas City to thin vinegar-based sauces hailed in North Carolina, there’s a style and flavor for everyone. If you’re not familiar with the differences, here’s an overview of the most popular styles. Kansas City…
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Chocolate Cherry Brownies
Hi there! I hope you had a lovely Memorial Day weekend. Today we have another dessert recipe associated with another national day. May 26th is National Cherry Dessert Day. This Chocolate Cherry Brownie should fit the bill quite nicely! These Paleo-friendly chocolate cherry brownies are so incredibly moist and full of flavor, you won’t even miss the processed flour, sugar, and dairy ingredients found in more traditional recipes. For this version, you can use either fresh or frozen cherries. If using frozen cherries, let them thaw completely at room temperature before chopping and adding to the batter. You can also collect the juice while thawing and add it to the…
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Loaded Stuffed Potato
Happy Monday! We have been staying at home for almost 3 months now. School is finally out so the homeschooling portion is over for now. I haven’t really been cooking that much during this time. I had really great intentions but very little time. Now that summer is creeping up, perhaps I can do a better job! Next up is graduation. Surprisingly, the school district has scheduled an outdoor graduation ceremony. We have to figure out how we are going to handle it. I am still concerned about being around people who may not really believe in masks and social distancing. We have to figure it out. May is National…
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World Baking Day: Chocolate Walnut Brownies
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here; Hi everyone! This past weekend was World Baking Day! I am a little late but there is never a bad time to bake right? World Baking Day is the third Sunday in May each year. Everyone is encouraged to bake — for themselves and their families and their friends. It has been observed since 2012. You can still bake something for friends and family. Like this one!…
