This is probably one of the easiest recipes I've posted in the thirteen months I've been blogging, but definitely one of the most fun - and delicious! Once you try it, this lovely treat may very well become a staple in your pantry - really, the uses for it are limitless. Citrus-Ginger Honey - I've been going crazy over this stuff - enjoying it mornings with fresh fruit and Greek yogurt, ...
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Sneak Preview - A Delight from the Middle East - Chicken Shawarma
We'll be posting a bit later than usual today - it's Secret Recipe Club reveal day............ check back any time after 12:00 noon (EDT) for a delicious, fresh recipe you'll love as we move into Spring - Grilled Chicken Swarama - a winner from the sunny Meditteranean! ...
A Trip to the Lovely Land of Leprechauns, Limericks and .............. Shepherds Pie!
Since The Café is celebrating St. Patrick's Day this week with Irish recipes, I thought it would be fun to take a little tour of the land which has inspired all these delightful dishes and I knew just the person to help me...........
..... my daughter-in-law Lindsay..........
Two summers ago, Nick and I had the incredible opportunity to backpack through Europe for ...
Irish Sesame, Oat and Parmesan Crackers w/ Herbed Goat Cheese
It's day three of "Irish Week" here at The Café and we're sharing a delicious appetizer today ............. ............... Sesame, Oat & Parmesan Crackers served with a simple, but fabulous Herbed Goat Cheese. The crackers are quite delicious on their own and while I'd like to say that they're amazingly healthy - they do have whole wheat flour, oats, walnuts and sesame seeds ...
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Irish Roasted Salmon
This Irish Roasted Salmon is quick, easy and super delicious! Have it on the table in right around 30 minutes! And a "top o' the day to you"! This Irish Roasted Salmon is super tender and so delicious. It takes right around 30 minutes to make it which makes it perfect for busy week nights but also for entertaining! And a "top o' the day to you"! With St. Patrick's day falling on Saturday, ...
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Irish Colcannon
I must say, I have been pleasantly surprised to discover that a commonly held belief is definitely NOT true. Whoever started the rumor that food from the British Isles is bland, boring and uninteresting needs to have their head examined! After numerous trips to visit my daughter and her family in London, I know this is definitely not true about England. We have had scads of fabulous, fresh, ...
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Coconut Shortbread w/ Vanilla Bean Salted Caramel and ............ a Tea Party!
..............~You are cordially invited to a Tea Party~..............
I decided to have a tea party ............... in lieu of a pity party ............a much better choice, don't you think? You see, I'm really missing my daughter today - she lives all the way across the wide blue ocean...... in London ......... yes, as in England! So I decided to fix a "proper pot of ...
Peanut Butter-Ganache Tart with Shortbread Crust
One of my friends had a birthday last week and I wanted to make a special dinner to celebrate. When it came to the dessert, I wanted something that would sparkle and decided on an old, tried and true, never fail recipe that I've been making for many years; Peanut Butter-Ganache Tart with Shortbread Crust. I made it in small individual tart pans this time instead of a larger pan. It's always a big ...
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Tomato and Goat Cheese Tarts
One evening last week, we had the delicious honor of being invited to have dinner with my son and his wife, Lindsay. Nick greeted us at the door and a wonderful, intoxicating aroma wafted into the crisp evening air. Lindsay had been at work all day but had still prepared a fabulous dinner: she served us some beautiful Tomato and Goat Cheese Tarts along with a lovely arugula salad. It was so ...
Two Potato Swirls with Goat Cheese and Sweet Garlic
Taters, as we fondly call them here in the southeastern USA seem to be loved by almost everyone. They're wonderful on their own, but when you pair them with delicious sweet potatoes, creamy goat cheese, salty Parmesan, milk, butter and soft, sweet garlic, now you've taken me to potato heaven! I made these Two Potato Swirls with Goat Cheese and Garlic for a friend's birthday dinner ...
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Roasted Chicken Breasts with Lemon, Garlic and Rosemary
Who needs rotisserie chicken with these amazing, super simple Roasted Chicken Breasts with Lemon, Garlic and Rosemary? I love to serve these Roasted Chicken Breasts with Lemon, Garlic and Rosemary for dinner but they're also wonderful to have stashed in the fridge for sandwiches, salads, pizzas, wraps, etc. Over the weekend I made a special dinner for one of my dearest friends. We ...
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Pesto & Potato Pizza w/ Candied Applewood Bacon and Sweet Bell Pepper
I've been working on this one for awhile; a fun, unique, delicious pizza - you'll want to try it ............. ASAP!
Candied bacon? Yes, and quite amazing, at that! Your only problem, once you make it, will be saving enough for the pizza! Do try your best though because I have a feeling, this might become your favorite pizza - EVER!
Pesto & Potato Pizza w/ ...