Spring ushers in celebrations like Easter, Mother’s Day, and Cinco De Mayo. This collection includes traditional recipes associated with these celebrations, as well as unique and creative recipes for the adventuresome.
Lemon-Orange Pie
Persian saffron rice pudding makes a scrumptious springtime dessert, often enjoyed for Ramadan or Easter. In this recipe, traditional Persian spices of cardamom, cinnamon and saffron pair with sweet rice for the classic rice pudding dessert. Rose water is also added, which gives it a floral hint that is quite unique. Jump to: RECIPE | …
This Southern Italian olive oil cake recipe is enhanced with fresh oranges, Grand Marnier, and cardamom spice. Easy to make in one bowl with a whisk, this cake is not-too-sweet, and very aromatic. It is enjoyed by Italians for breakfast, a mid-afternoon snack, or as a dessert. I especially love it during Easter week as …
Strawberries and rhubarb (a classic combination) pair with a sweet cornmeal sheet cake for the easiest, tastiest, dessert or snacking cake you can make for Summer gatherings. This sheet cake has a great texture from the cornmeal, and is made with olive oil rather than butter to keep it from drying out, giving it the …
Rhubarb season is brief and there are so many delicious sweet and savory rhubarb dishes to make. This tangy-sweet dish can be enjoyed as a sweet-tart custard or as a sweeter rhubarb crisp. Jump to: RECIPE | All About Rhubarb | Illustrated Step by Step | Setting a Custard without Water Bath All About Rhubarb …
On the 1st and 2nd of November, Mexicans will honor and celebrate the spirit and memory of loved ones that came before them. The celebration is known as Día De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead). There are a number of traditional food dishes that are enjoyed during this time, either as a meal or …
This vegetable tart featuring carrots, a puff pastry crust and a tangy lemon-ricotta filling is perfect for easy spring celebrations, 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 | Easiest Dough to Use | …
This strawberry tiramisu is the dessert I make when I want something impressive without turning on the oven. Fresh strawberries macerated in sweet red wine, layered over crisp Italian ladyfingers, topped with whipped cream, and chilled until everything melts together. No eggs, no coffee, no cooking. I grow strawberries at HeathGlen Organic Farm, and this …
Love tarts but hate rolling out pie crusts? This crustless, low carb fruit tart with a frangipane filling is easy and not overly sweet. Frangipan is typically layered on top of a crust as a filling, with the fruit then placed on top of the almond cream and baked. Because this recipe is designed to …
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: RECIPE | Changing Pies …
Fresh strawberries and cream can be combined to make a fabulous low carb strawberry fool for a summer dessert. Simple, easy and delicious!
Developing low carb or low sugar desserts without using sugar substitutes is challenging. The best route to go if you are on a low carb diet and want a luxurious dessert is to opt for a dessert like panna cotta that is higher in fat instead of sugar and carbs. Try this rich and creamy …
Rosemary sabels are a cookie similar to shortbread that pair nicely with citrus cocktails.
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: RECIPE | What is a Blondie? | …
Ways to use artisan jams for making standout cheese plates for at-home entertaining. Includes a Cheese and Jam Pairing Chart for Ideas
Coconut Cookies with Marmalade Icing. Marmalades used in glazes include: Grapefruit Campari, Blood Orange, Meyer Lemon and Ginger, and Lime and Green Tea.