Calling all corn lovers... I think you're going to go crazy over this delicious, silky-smooth Fresh Corn Bisque. We did. With only five ingredients, it's super simple to put together and takes well under an hour from start to finish. While being perfect for lunch it's also wonderful for a light dinner with a simple green salad and a loaf of crusty, warm bread. Oh, and if you've got a dinner ...
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Mint Basil Syrup
I may have finally redeemed myself thanks to this Mint Basil Syrup. You notice I used the word "may" .......... For the last twenty or more years, ever since I started a love affair with fresh herbs, there's been a (mostly) unspoken battle going on between my dear husband, Scott and myself. It's called MINT, and if you grow it now or if you've grown it in the past, you will probably understand ...
Read More →Chocolate Pots de Crème
You didn't even have to tell me. I just knew you'd be needing this Chocolate Pots de Crème recipe. After all, it is that time of the year. There's Mother's Day, graduations, recitals, end-of-the-school-year festivities and a zillion other events. In May, the list just seems to go on and on, doesn't it? Maybe it's just so busy right now, you didn't even know what it was you needed. But I did. I ...
Read More →Roasted Balsamic Tomato & Mushroom Tartine
Paris - often described as one of the most romantic and beautiful cities in the world. I had the opportunity to visit as a teenager, shortly after I graduated from high school. I spent a few months working in Sweden that summer as the official (and only) dishwasher at a beautiful, historic restaurant on the North Sea. After I'd washed enough dishes to reach to the moon and back, I had a bit of ...
Read More →Pineapple, Avocado and Fresh Corn Salsa
I have an official announcement to make: I am a wee bit dense. Well, maybe more than a wee bit in this particular matter. I've been rolling this recipe around in my head for the past week, knowing that Cinco de Mayo was approaching. A few days ago, I asked my husband, Scott, "Do you know when Cinco de Mayo is?", wanting to be sure to get this recipe for Pineapple, Avocado & ...
Read More →Asian Poppy Seed Chicken Salad
Does anybody out there know where April went? I feel like we were just welcoming the arrival of the month and now it's on the way out! Here at The Café, it's been a super busy month and this Asian Poppy Seed Chicken Salad has made wonderful, healthy meals on the run! We had our sweet family from England here for a good part of April and we loved every second of their visit .......... though I ...
Read More →Lemon Herb Vinaigrette
This Lemon Herb Vinaigrette is my go-to salad dressing. You will always find a jar in my fridge as it goes with a zillion different salads.
I feel like a rat, not sharing this Lemon Herb Vinaigrette recipe with you till now. Well, in my defense (not wanting to feel like a complete rodent) I actually did share it, back in the early days of The Café. You'll see a fairly similar looking ...Read More →Banana Crumb Muffins with Fresh Pineapple and Coconut
5-Star Banana Crumb Muffins with Fresh Pineapple And Coconut? Yes indeed! When over 8,000 people give a recipe a 5-Star rating, you can be sure it's quite stellar! .......... I've been making these Banana Crumb Muffins from Allrecipes for the past eight years. A sweet family member shared them with us as a special treat after Annie, our first granddaughter was born. They've been the top rated ...
Read More →California Avocado Chocolate Chip Cookies
Last fall, I received an email with a fun, interesting assignment; create a chocolate chip cookie recipe. Oh, but not just any chocolate chip recipe .......... rather, one that would WOW with the first bite. Oh, and there were a few other stipulations. It would be great if this cookie could be made with whole wheat flour and oh, by the way .......... some of the fat should be replaced with healthy ...
Read More →Strawberries - Sweet and Savory
I love to venture out on these lovely spring days; the clear blue skies cheerfully adorned with cottony white clouds. The birds seem to sing more sweetly; somehow understanding that the harsh winter has finally retreated. Gentle breezes, not too hot or cold feel like like a whisper and a zillion shades of green greet my thirsty eyes. It might sound funny to some but the feeling that spring evokes ...
Read More →Easter Greetings- He is Risen!
We're getting ready to celebrate Easter with family, but just wanted to take a minute to send Easter Greetings to our Café family and to share a few photos that exemplify the beauty of the season. "He is Risen", "He is Risen Indeed" is the way early Christians would greet one another as reminder of the incredible living hope they possessed, because of the resurrection of Christ. Here at The ...
Read More →Fresh Corn and Avocado Quinoa Salad
I ran into the grocery store a few days ago, to pick up one or two items for a recipe I was making. You know how that goes, right? I didn't get very far before something wonderful caught my eye. Something that made me instantly decide to make this Fresh Corn and Avocado Quinoa Salad as part of our dinner that evening. Actually, it was right there in front of me as I walked through the automatic ...
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