One of the best kept secrets - EVER! Kecap manis. Kecap manis? What in the world!? No, no, it's not some newly diagnosed psychological disorder, I promise! But I truly believe it is one of the best kept secrets out there. Kecap Manis is an Indonesian soy sauce, totally unique from what we Westerners think of as soy sauce; it's salty-sweet, caramely and syrupy with hints of garlic and ...
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Arugula & Blueberry Salad w/ Goat Cheese, Honeyed Sunflower Seeds & Strawberry Vinaigrette
Perfect for lunch, brunch or dinner. Delicious, fresh and fun too with a sweet, spicy vinaigrette - a double strawberry punch; strawberry jam and fresh strawberries diced into tiny bits, producing sweet heavenliness clinging to each bite. With succulent juicy blueberries just arriving at the market, you'll be wanting to try this out ASAP! You'll love it, served on its own, for a ...
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Have you ever had something so delicious that it haunts you? This Strawberry Balsamic Pizza definitely has the capabilities of causing that problem! As a matter of fact, in the words of Annie from Annie's Eats (a delightful blog - if you haven't checked it out, you need to!), after enjoying it last summer "...we dreamed about this pizza all through the fall and winter months." It's ...
Read More →Roasted Beet, Orange & Arugula Salad w/ Honey-Orange Vinaigrette
Wanting to eat a bit lighter and leaner these days?..............
................. then you're going to love this delicious salad from Lindsay, my daughter-in-law, whose culinary skills are an inspiration to family and friends alike!
Nick and I recently returned from visiting our family in London. We had a wonderful time while we were there! I know you have heard both Cait and ...
Biscoff Caramel Sauce
Oh my! You're gonna flip over this crazy-delicious dessert topping. And you can make it in less that fifteen minutes, start to finish! In the microwave! My husband (and chief taste-tester) is my most honest critic. You'll understand just how honest he is when I share an incident that occurred last summer. I had prepared a hummus and veggie tray for him to shoot a few photos of for the blog. He ...
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Have you discovered Biscoff? If not, you're in for a delicious surprise ..........
........... even if you've tried this yummy epicurean delight, you're still in for a wonderful surprise, just keep reading ......
While packaged cookies are not on my favorite food list, Biscoff cookies are definitely an exception. I first discovered them on an American Airlines flight . When ...
Green Bean Salad with Mustard Seeds and Tarragon
Know what's really cool? ............. ........... having a daughter who's not only a best friend, but also one of your most favorite people on earth! That's my Caitlyn - you'd love her if you met her - a sweet, fun friend, great wife, dedicated mom and caring, thoughtful daughter. She's one of the most honest, straightforward people I know and often helps keep her old mum in line and ...
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If you like garlic roasted mashed potatoes............
............ you're gonna LOVE these yummy potato swirls. If you're a regular visitor at The Cafe, you may have noticed that I enjoy preparing mashed potatoes in this fun swirly style. It's a wonderful trick to have up your sleeve for more reasons than one; not only can you prepare these potatoes early in the day, you can actually ...
Crustless Quiches w/ Sweet Corn, Fresh Basil and Applewood-Smoked Bacon
I might be rushing the season just a bit. ∫ut when I saw beautiful, fresh bi-colored corn on sale at the market, my imagination started conjuring up something fun to do with it. I started out planning to make a tart with a filo dough crust, but when time got away from me, I quickly began to simplify my endeavor and decided to make an "impossible" pie. I had a package of applewood bacon ...
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The Café is sharing a delicious recipe from a favorite cooking friend today............
My sweet friend Karen, and her husband Joel, have lived all over the world which has greatly influenced her culinary style, creativity and repertoire. A dinner invitation to their house is always a wonderful treat, not only for the fabulous cuisine but also their fun and delightful company. Recently, ...
Sesame Seed Crisps
A fun alternative to everyday chips and crackers ............... ................. also shatteringly crisp, delightfully delicious, super simple! You'll want these Sesame Seed Crisps in your recipe arsenal! Great with soups, salads, dips and spreads. Buttery, salty, crunchy. Make a double batch because they won't last long! P.S. If you're looking for a fabulous appetizer, serve these ...
Read More →Guacamole Hummus
As soon as I saw this sign ... ... at one of my local markets, I knew that we'd be enjoying avocados in soups, salads, salsas (yum!), salad dressings and spreads - all week long! For a while, I've had an idea to put together a hummus in which avocado would be "the star". I tried a Guacamole Hummus a while back from Trader Jo's, but I was a little disappointed in the flavor. I've always ...
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