I'm excited today to share a post by my daughter, Caitlyn. Ever since I visited her in London in February, I've been hoping she'd share her delicious tabbouleh recipe .......
............ It's taken awhile as she has three little girlies to care for along with another in the "hopper". :) I had to laugh when she sent the pictures, apologizing because she didn't think they were as ...
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Herbed Ricotta Tomato Tart
I know that "real" tomatoes won't be ready for awhile around the Carolinas where we live ............
............ but I've been seeing some lovely ones at my local market lately and this week "the price was right"! Coming home with these beautiful, juicy treasures got my imagination rolling and I decided a tomato tart would be a perfect dinner.
I combined creamy ricotta and ...
Endless Herbs without Endless Watering
Woo hoo, it's that wonderful time of the year once again!... At least in our hemisphere, it's a glorious time when we see the earth literally bursting with new life, freshness and vibrancy. I love this exhilarating season that compels me to alter my cooking style to accommodate all the wonderful produce that is so abundantly available. For me, fresh herbs pair beautifully with spring and ...
Read More →Sweet Cilantro Salsa w/ Fresh Corn
Have you ever had the pleasure of meeting an appetizer that made you think about foregoing the rest of the dinner?..................
No? Let me introduce you to Sweet Cilantro Salsa w/ Fresh Corn - it's that good! It's fresh, loaded with delicious, vibrant flavor and comes together in minutes in your food processor or blender and will have you "hooked" in no time flat!
We ...
Spring Green Vegetable Soup
I love this time of the year but there's one thing that makes me just a teeny bit sad .................... .......... it's that soup season has slipped way for another four or five months. I love everything about soup from it's simplicity and versatility to the fact that it's a wonderful, delicious way to get loads of great veggies into your daily intake. I also love that, with many soups, ...
Read More →Mixed Green Salad w/ Strawberries, Mango, Edamame & Honey-Lime Dressing
Don't you just love it when the first local strawberries start appearing?..............
To me, these vibrant, red-to-the-core berries triumphantly herald in the season of delicious, abundant and fabulously fresh summer produce. Here in North Carolina, spring arrived quite early this year and the berries are almost a month ahead of schedule! My husband tends to laugh a bit and shake ...
Roast Chicken Focaccia Sandwich
Are you looking for something fun, fabulous and unique for a special lunch, brunch or picnic coming up? Have you thought of "sandwiches in the round"? I've been making sandwiches like this one for years for celebration events and parties. I've made the focaccia rounds in varying sizes from small to medium to very large. They can be prepared ahead and warmed slightly before serving, ...
Read More →Focaccia with Dried Cherries, Rosemary and Toasted Pecans
I decided to do something crazy. I know, I know, if you're a regular reader or a friend, you might be thinking, "what else is new?"or "what in the world is she up to now?" I decided to take my favorite focaccia bread recipe and give it a new twist. One evening last week we planned an early evening bike ride with my son and his wife, with a picnic dinner along the way. A delicious sandwich ...
Read More →Blackberry-Studded Lemon Pound Cake w/ Lemony Drizzle
Are you in a pinch for time but need a delicious, beautiful, maybe even an impressive dessert? .............
.................. bundt cake to the rescue!!!! I'm honestly not much of a cake decorator .......... I think the prettiest cake I ever made was this one - but even this one, had to be dolled up a bit with flowers to make it extra special. And I have to tell you, ...
Spicy Basil Shrimp with Coconut Lime Jasmine Rice and Mango Salsa
It's "show-and-tell" day at The Café .................
............ do you remember show-and-tell days? Special, set-aside days when you got to bring something wonderful to school and then tell all your friends about it ?........... Call it a "mama's pride", but that's what I always feel like when I get to feature my daughter or daughter-in-law as guest bloggers at The Café! Lindsay ...
Pesto Pizza w/ Italian Sausage, Slow-Roasted Tomatoes & Spring Herb Gremolata
Grem-a-what-a? ...........
Gremolata (greməˈlätə)!............. Gremolata is just a funny, fancy Italian name for a delicious mixture, usually made up of fresh parsley, lemon zest and garlic. I had some fun with my gremolata; adding fresh basil, cilantro and chives, in addition to the parsley. Gremolata is traditionally served over slow-cooked braised meats, but I've found ...
Mini Coconut Impossible Pies
Surprise!.................... Yes, I have a lovely surprise for you today! My daughter-in-law, Lindsay served us a delicious dessert a few weeks ago - as soon as I took the first bite, I knew I would be begging her to share it with you................. I think for most people coconut is a love or hate type thing. Up until a couple years ago, I could take it or leave it but I ...
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