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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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
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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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 ...
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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Banana Fish
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 ...
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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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Vanilla Bean Cupcakes with Strawberry Icing
Have you ever noticed that candy comes in the most GORGEOUS colors? I love to decorate with candy and my friends, both young and old, love it when I do! Decorate? Yes, I use it to pizzazz up my table decors with an added bonus: my dinner guests get to sneak a nibble here, there and everywhere! You might have to hunt a bit, but look for a store* or perhaps a specialty shop, that carries ...
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Vietnamese Chicken Salad
Are you looking for a lunch or casual dinner that's fresh, fun and fabulous? Don't look any further, The Cafe's got you covered with this delicious Vietnamese Chicken Salad. It's loaded with fresh veggies, sweet mango, lean chicken and a dressing that you'll find yourself craving for long after the last drop has disappeared. Try it today - you'll love it, for sure ............... oh, and ...
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Herbed Potato Rolls
I teased you just a bit earlier in the week when I wrote the post, A Recipe for Endless Herbs without Endless Watering, I shared a few pictures of these fabulous dinner rolls with a promise of the recipe later in the week. It's the end of the week and I'm keeping my promise - I think if you try them, you'll agree they were worth waiting for! I had some leftover mashed potatoes from ...
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Cait & Ina’s Tabbouleh
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 ...
