Almost too good to be true ................. .................... almost! But guess what? .................... it is true, and your going to love this delicious truth! A fabulous bread dough that can be used for multiple purposes, requires no mixer, no kneading and takes only five minutes to stir together! Got YIP? (yeast-induced-phobia - those who have it know exactly what I'm talking about) ...
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Thai Noodle Salad w/ Coconut Milk-Poached Chicken, Avocado, Bok Choy & Honey-Ginger Dressing
Anyone out there crazy about salad like I am? ........
................. if so, you're going to love this one - it's definitely one of my favorites! With tender chicken poached in a delicious coconut milk/ginger bath, beautiful, crunchy baby bok choy, velvety sweet mango, creamy avocado and a plethora of fresh herbs, it definitely takes a stand in my salad-hall-of-fame!
I think ...
Little Black Dress Raspberry-Blueberry Cobblers
Everyone needs a few tricks up their sleeve, you know the kind I mean, right? Tricks that get you through the day when nothing else seems to go right. When company is arriving at the last minute or when you've gotten yourself in the doghouse with a friend. Days when you remember an hour beforehand that you promised to bring dessert to a dinner party. No need to panic. If you've prepared your ...
Read More →Mango, Jicama and Cucumber Salsa
Is it a salsa? .......... or a relish?.......... or a salad?
Funny you should ask! I use this delicious combination of fresh fruit, veggies and herbs as all three - a colorful, flavorful salsa, a unique, vibrant relish and also as a delightful salad with grilled meats, poultry and seafood.
It's quite the quintessential picture of summer, don't you think, with the sweet ...
Kecap Manis Grilled Chicken and Fresh Pineapple Kabobs
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 ...
Read More →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 ...
Read More →Strawberry Balsamic Pizza
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 ...
Read More →Biscoff Oatmeal Crispies
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
I love having a daughter who's not only a great friend, but also one of your 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 on-task! I love spending time with her and, though she ...
Read More →Parmesan & Pesto Potato Swirls
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 ...