With sweet, lightly stewed blackberries layered with tangy vanilla whipped cream and yogurt, this delicious Irish Blackberry Fool is easy to put together and universally loved. It's perfect for both fancy dinner parties and casual nights at home! Although this Irish Blackberry Fool has an unusual name, it's incredibly delicious, make-ahead and is a hit with sweet lovers of all ages! Pair it with ...
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What to Eat Now- Summer Tomatoes
Got tomatoes? Here are ten of our favorite recipes for fresh, summer tomatoes to inspire you! Now is the time for fresh, garden ripe tomatoes! We just harvested our first tomatoes of the summer and they were immediately put to use in a BLT. We dream about these summer tomatoes bursting with flavor all year long. We've rounded up some of our favorite recipes featuring tomatoes. From soups to ...
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Bacon Bourbon Barbecued Chicken Skewers
These Barbecued Chicken Skewers are beyond delicious, with tender chunks of spice-rubbed chicken breast, smoky bacon and crisp red onion. They're grilled to perfection, then charred with a super easy Bourbon Barbecue Sauce. With over 1100 recipes in The Café archives I often forget about wonderful meals from years gone by. It seems there are always a slew of new ideas to try and I just don't ...
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Easy Irish Shortbread Cookies
These crisp, buttery melt-in-your-mouth delicious Irish Shortbread Cookies require just one bowl and no mixer! They come together quickly and disappear even quicker, so make plenty! Oh my! I've made lots of shortbread in my years, but these Irish Shortbread Cookies... I think they just might be the best ever!
What is shortbread?
Shortbread is probably the simplest of all sweet ...Read More →
What to Make with Your Farmer’s Market Stash
We've got tons of delicious seasonal recipes today to utilize all that wonderful summer produce! Check it out! When Scott and I moved from our home in Raleigh to the mountains of Western North Carolina last summer, I was sad to have to leave our prolific raised garden beds behind. But it didn’t take us long to discover that a nearby small mountain town has a wonderful local Farmer’s Market every ...
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Easy Thin Crust Pizza Tutorial
Everyone needs a super easy and universally-loved dinner idea up their sleeve. This Easy Thin Crust Pizza Tutorial will show you how to make shatteringly crisp, outrageously delicious pizza in 20 minutes! I'm happy to present to you this 20-Minute, Easy Thin Crust Pizza Tutorial, as I know it will make your life more fun, delicious and easy! I've been making this pizza for months now and it's ...
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Red, White and Blue Glazed Shortbread Cookies
If you think these festive Red, White, and Blue Glazed Shortbread Cookies look difficult, check out the video and you'll be a believer! They're one-bowl, no-mixer and super delish! These Red, White and Blue Glazed Shortbread Cookies have to be one of the most fun and festive cookies to ever roll out the door of The Café! They're a perfect way to celebrate any of the American patriotic holidays, ...
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What to Cook for the Fourth of July
Ten of our favorite summer recipes, perfect for celebrating the Fourth of July. From appetizers to drinks to dessert, there's something for everyone! It's hard to believe that the Fourth of July is almost here! We have been loving summer so far, with all its fresh produce, longer days, and time outdoors. Whatever you're doing to celebrate the 4th, we've got you covered. Any of these festive ...
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Ridiculously Easy Summer Berry Crisp
10 minutes of prep is all that's between you and this crazy delicious, Ridiculously Easy Summer Berry Crisp. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream; it's nirvana in a bowl! This Summer Berry Crisp might just be the easiest dessert you've ever made. It will definitely rank up there among the most delicious! The recipe is a wonderful little trick to have up your sleeve for those times when ...
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Everything You Need to Know About Freezer Jam
This post includes everything you need to know about making freezer jam, start to finish! It's such an easy technique with spectacular, fresh, delicious results! I started making freezer jam over 40 years ago shortly after Scott and I were married. To be honest, it was mostly because this type of jam was so darn easy. Also, I was intimidated by the whole "canning/water bath" thing that was (is) ...
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Peruvian Grilled Chicken Skewers
Juicy, tender grilled chicken, bursting with vibrant flavor. These Peruvian Grilled Chicken Skewers are a delicious fusion of South American and Asian cuisines! Are you ready for an international culinary adventure? We're headed to Peru today, where the cuisine is an interesting fusion of Latin American, European and Asian - little bits and pieces of each, all thrown in a big pot and swirled ...
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My Favorite Trick for Summer Herbs
This simple little trick will save you lots of steps and make it super easy to always have fresh summer herbs at your fingertips all season long! Although I've loved most everything about moving from Raleigh to the North Carolina mountains near Asheville, I was a little sad to find that there was no place at our new home for a garden. Scott had me quite spoiled in Raleigh with his raised bed ...
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