Well the basis of this Pineapple Cashew Coffee Cake is a great one for anyone who has a diabetic in the family. That means you can be safe with this as long as you don't add that frosting! That definitely takes it to the next level. In this cake recipe I adapted from Better Home and Gardens Biggest Book of Diabetic Recipes I have taken the liberty to alter the recipe a little. I usually make this as a Lemon Rosemary Cake, but I wanted something different and pineapple came to mind. But I ... continue reading...
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Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
These crisp, buttery chocolate shortbread cookies are loaded with malt, chopped pecans and the cocoa cookie dough has chocolate chips! Chocolate Shortbread Cookies This recipe for malted Chocolate Shortbread Cookies has been a long time coming. I have tried different versions and I think this is my best one yet. I have long been a fan of shortbread cookies and one of my favorites is no longer found in any market I shop. My simple shortbread cookie with chopped pecans and mini ... continue reading...
Lemon Curd
Lemon curd looks like a custard or hollandaise sauce, but the pucker power matched with the sweetness is unbelievable! This is perfect on toast, gingerbread, crumpets, dip biscotti in it, as a layer for tarts, in puff pastry or cakes you name it, it's fantastic and is easily interchanged with whatever citrus you desire, too. It is a relatively simple sauce to create with only five ingredients. But I will say it's a bit of a workout in the continuous whisking when this thickens on the ... continue reading...
Cinnamon Chip Cookie Dough Bars
YUM! This is a no-bake, no-brainer dessert treat for sure. Talk about delicious! Who doesn't love scooping a finger full of cookie dough before baking them? Me, that's who and this is a cinch to make as well. It's the waiting game of these guys to set up in the refrigerator that is the hard part in making these. Instead of the default, go-to chocolate chips I opted for a cinnamon chip instead. It lends a beautiful, sweet bite and topping it all off with a chocolate ganache is ... continue reading...
Maple Banana Bran Muffins
This is a new take on a favorite of mine, Super Moist Bran Muffins. In these I decided to add some mashed bananas and instead of the Orange Blossom Honey, I wanted a maple syrup. I had a few bananas that were almost turning brown and instead of a fruit smoothie or freezing for later, I decided to make some of these muffins for the arrival of our house guest for the weekend. Plus, these freeze really well for leftovers! Super moist and dense, these are great for breakfast with coffee. This ... continue reading...
Stuffed Lasagna Roll Ups
These Stuffed Lasagna Roll Ups start with browned and crispy hot Italian sausage bathed in a bechamel sauce with fresh spinach and sprinkled with Pecorino Romano cheese that is then rolled up inside al dente lasagne sheets and covered in a fresh tomato sauce then baked to perfection. It's been a while since I made a good Italian dinner and lasagna was on my mind. But I didn't want a sheet pan of lasagna, sometimes the stacked version always seems to slide over and look a mess on my plate. ... continue reading...
Roasted Rack of Pork
Now if you want a show stopper, one of those dinners where your guests gasp a little at the initial presentation, then this Roasted Rack of Pork is the one. I found this amazing piece of meat at Costco. Now I have heard of racks of lamb, but this pork was a find and quite beyond my expectations in the flavor department. I decided to prepare it like I would a Rack of Lamb. This was what we rang in the New Year with and it was a great start to 2014! Served with oven roasted vegetables and it ... continue reading...
Classic Pumpkin Pies
This recipe for classic pumpkin pies uses condensed milk instead of evaporated milk and sugar. The perfect mini pie for a holiday dessert. It doesn't get any easier then this recipe for a new spin on an old classic. For this Easy, Classic Pumpkin Pie I use condensed milk instead of evaporated milk and sugar, chopped candied ginger for that other level of flavor and serve these in individual graham cracker crust pie shells. I like it in the small, personalized serving as ... continue reading...
Italian Prime Rib Roast
This Italian prime rib roast is simple to make and full of flavor. The beef is juicy and tender. Make this recipe for a Christmas dinner! Prime Rib Roast Italiano, mmmmmmm. There is nothing like a prime rib roast perfectly seasoned and rosy pink inside with a crunchy outer crust to round out a holiday feast or special occasion. For this recipe I made a paste consisting of Dijon mustard, herbs, red jalapeño pepper, garlic cloves and olive oil. The aroma of the house as the prime rib, ... continue reading...
Cinnamon Creme Brulee
This Cinnamon Creme Brulee is so easy to make, rich in texture and full of flavor. It is such an amazingly delicious dessert, a classic recipe with four simple ingredients. French for "burnt cream," Creme Brulee is an elegant dessert and is a perfect base for flavoring. In this recipe egg yolks, heavy whipping cream, sugar and cinnamon are the only ingredients. It doesn't get much easier then that and the flavor and rich spoonful after spoonful will amaze you. Usually served at room ... continue reading...