With the Masters Tournament coming up, I thought I’d highlight two iconic menu items to recreate during this time of Green Jackets: the Classic Pimento Cheese Sandwich and the Azelea Cocktail (with a peach twist). The history of the sandwich is fun, and the sandwich itself is actually quite good! Jump to: RECIPEHistory of the …
This classic egg salad sandwich mixes mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and a little lemon zest with perfectly cooked soft-boiled eggs. The recipe includes a method that not only makes perfect soft boiled eggs (or hard boiled eggs) but also shows you how to achieve no-fuss, easy peeling every time. Thoroughly and repeatedly tested!! Jump to: RECIPEStep …
These shortbread thumbprint cookies are filled with a bright, citrusy lemon filling and then dusted with powdered sugar. The lemon filling can be store-bought lemon curd, lemon marmalade or even an orange jelly. The shortbread cookie part is easier than making a pie crust, so they come together quickly. Jump to: RECIPE Ingredients and Substitutions More …
This vegetable tart featuring carrots, a puff pastry crust and a tangy lemon-ricotta filling is perfect for Easter, Mother’s Day or Spring picnics. It’s easy and the ingredients are flexible enough to suit a range of tastes. Make ahead and keep in the refrigerator. It will keep perfectly for several days. Jump to: RECIPE Best …
Italian tiramisu often involves coffee and/or eggs. This light no-cook version is made with fresh strawberries, layered on top of Italian ladyfinger cookies and topped with whipped cream and chilled in the refrigerator. Jump to: RECIPEWhat is Tiramisu?Ingredients & SubstitutionsStep by Step PhotosCommon Questions This post may contain affiliate links, and you can read our disclosure …
While the macronutrients of protein and fat hold star status on low carb diets, the vegetable side dishes are often what make the meal more interesting and complete. The asparagus recipe below is not only low carb, but offers a lot of protein from the egg garnish. And it’s quick and easy to boot! Jump …
A traditional fruity piquant sauce made with current jelly (called Cumberland sauce) is a classic for pork chops, lamb, venison or wild game. The recipe below is an easy version with no alcohol and is served up with seasoned lamb chops or seared pork chops. Jump to: RECIPEWhat is Cumberland Sauce?Traditional vs Non-alcoholic VersionSubstitute IngredientsCommon …
Even though they are considered weeds, dandelions are a quintessential sign of summer. Once popular as a food (or wine) item, dandelions have seen a surge in popularity as an edible treat for salads, wine or jellies. This recipe for dandelion jelly (and elderflower liqueur) is the perfect combination of floral, sweet and slightly bitter. …
Roasted, boneless leg of lamb is an impressive dish often reserved for Easter or Spring celebration dinners. If you can plan ahead however it can be an easy family dinner at any time of the year. It requires several hours cook time, but the hands-on time is minimal. This recipe lays the deboned leg of …
These easy mini tarts made with a store-bought pastry dough and your favorite jams or marmalades come together in 10 minutes! While these jam tarts are simple to make, the taste will only shine if you take care to use quality ingredients. A real hit with kids, for any holiday. The kids might even want …
Meyer lemons taste like a cross between a lemon and an orange, but they are quite expensive. This faux “meyer lemon” pie has a low carb nut crust and a no-bake lemon-orange filling that mimics Meyer lemons. Perfect for celebrations where there are guests that are watching their carbs! Jump to: RECIPEChanging Pies to Low …
Successful seed germination for tomatoes and peppers can be ensured by providing optimal conditions of temperature, moisture and light
Recipes for craft cocktails for Earth Day using green tea syrup. Includes a Green tea collins and green tea grasshopper dink and a radish appetizer tray.
This blondie (a non-chocolate brownie) is a lemony, tender bar with a Limoncello-spiked frosting. Perfect for easy Spring baking, Easter, Mother’s Day or to ward off the Winter doldrums! Citrus is always a refreshing flavor in Spring, and the Limoncello frosting really enhances the citrus flavor. Jump to: RECIPEWhat is a Blondie?Using Limoncello Sometimes serendipity …
Detailed tips on how to achieve successful tomato & pepper seed germination, especially with heirloom tomatoes