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Pumpkin Buttermilk Pound Cake
An autumn showstopper dessert, perfect for any occasion; it will be sure to bring oohs and aahs from everyone who has the pleasure of partaking.
I took this cake to work one night last week and the slices flew off the plate so fast I couldn't believe it. But, I mean really moist, tender, fall-spiced pumpkin cake with a fabulous buttery carmel-y, to die for icing and the crowning touch? A ...Read More →Rosemary-Roasted Honey Walnuts
Because we’re friends, I’m giving you a little warning; if you’re making these yummy nuts for a salad or to sprinkle on top of a cake, DON”T leave them sitting out on the counter, once they’re cooled. They’re so beautifully tempting in appearance that everyone who walks by is sure to swipe just a little morsel. Or at least that’s what they think; "Just a little taste .............." Oh ...
Read More →Fresh Corn, Avocado and Mango Salad
This Fresh Corn, Avocado, and Mango Salad is bursting with delightful seasonal flavor. The delicious Citrus-Basil Vinaigrette ties it all together.
My brain's been in a whirl ever since last Saturday. In a "culinary" whirl, that is. You see, even though here in the southeastern United States, we're still having temperatures in the 80's and 90's, the calendar turned over on Saturday to ...Read More →Have Fun on Labor Day!
The Café is taking off today to celebrate Labor Day, a holiday here in the States celebrating the achievements and dedication of American workers. It's been a special day in our country since the late 19th century, becoming a federal holiday in 1894. Although not originally intended for this purpose, it also symbolizes the culmination of the lovely summer season. Have fun today, enjoy family ...
Read More →Coconut Lime Chicken Kabobs
This Coconut Lime Chicken is moist and full of flavor and the sauce is AMAZING!
Be sure to put "chicken " on your grocery list this week you really want to try this fabulous Coconut-Lime Chicken. I served it for a family dinner one evening this week and you should have heard the "oohs" and "aahs"! The chicken is moist and full of flavor and the sauce is AMAZING! You know, the kind ...Read More →Lemon Rosemary Sea Salt
Would you like to take your culinary endeavors to new heights of deliciousness? I've got quite the deal for you! I got inspired to make this fabulous Lemon Rosemary Sea Salt a few months ago, after my daughter returned from visiting friends in Italy. She had brought back a few fun gifts, one of them being a jar of Italian sea salt infused with rosemary. It was fantastic sprinkled on just ...
Read More →Thai Steak and Noodle Salad
Have you ever tasted something so delicious you couldn't stop thinking about it? Even years later? That's how I was with this fabulous, fresh Thai Steak & Noodle Salad. My daughter lived in Memphis TN several years ago and one day, while I was visiting, we went for lunch at Houston's, a popular, classy restaurant located, not only in Memphis but in several other cities around the country. ...
Read More →Strawberry Meringues
If you’re looking for a simple, delicious treat that’s a delight for kids and grownups as well, whip up a batch of these yummy melt-in-your-mouth meringues!
Have you ever heard of a Middle of the Night Party? We had one last night here at The Café. It's a crazy but fun tradition and here’s how it works - one night during the time my granddaughters are visiting here in the States or ...Read More →Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sea Salt and Pecans
The best ever Chocolate Chip Cookies with sea salt and slow roasted pecans- they take the cookies to a whole new level!
Maybe I'm fickle but I keep thinking "this time I've found the best chocolate chip cookie". Maybe it's just that I love baking, therefore I'm always trying new recipes - even though I thought that I'd "found the best CCC (or whatever else it might be!). But this ...Read More →White Bean, Fresh Corn and Heirloom Tomato Salad
This salad White Bean, Fresh Corn, and Heirloom Tomato Salad is light and fresh and full of fresh summer produce. You may find yourself overflowing, bursting at the seams, abounding with an abundance of delicious, fresh summer produce, you know, the kind of stuff you'd give your eye-tooth for in a month or so when the cooler winds begin to blow. That's been my situation lately and I've been ...
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