plum jelly
I have fond memories of jelly desserts. My mom made many jellied salads and aspics – some I liked, some I did not. As a kid, I was always fascinated with the ‘jiggly dessert’. My siblings and I would break it down by whipping it around our bowls or to see who could try to…
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baked paratha omelette
One of the areas I get food inspiration from is social media. The other day there was an IG story (very short clip) where this guy used paratha instead of puff pastry to make an Asian omelette. I love South Asian food and it seems forever since we’ve had any. For those not familiar with…
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frozen raspberry parfait
When it comes to making easy desserts, I’m all in. A typical parfait consists of cream, eggs, and sugar (cooked like a custard) then layered with fruit and granola. It’s easily adapted to suit your own tastes. This parfait recipe wanders off the beaten path by using cottage cheese. Yes, you read correctly. Cottage cheese…
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pasta al limone
If you enjoy a light and fresh pasta sauce, then this is a recipe for you! Pasta al limone is easy to make and by the time it takes for the pasta to cook, dinner is served. Combining lemon with pasta isn’t something new for yours truly. But, this is the first time I ever…
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spicy greek feta dip (tirokafteri)
Feta is a staple in our kitchen; it’s so versatile. This whipped feta dip can be as hot and spicy as your taste buds can handle, or tone it down and omit the chili peppers. Either way, this creamy dip will be a hit at your next social gathering. As with most Greek dishes, recipes…
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lemon paste
If you have heard of or used preserved lemons, then you are in for a treat! I use lemons on a regular basis but when I found out I could use the spent lemons to make lemon paste, I was all in. How to use it, you ask? Lemon paste can be added to marinades,…
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brookies (brownie & cookie dough)
What do you get when you top a layer of brownie batter with a layer of chocolate chip cookie dough? Brookies! It was a creation by Jovon English. Her brookies are in the form of a cupcake. The marriage of these two desserts will satisfy any sweet tooth craving you have. And, to top it…
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homemade ranch dressing
Hi there. It’s been a while since I last posted. Four weeks ago today I broke my wrist (dominant hand) or as the orthopedic surgeon so delicately said, “I obliterated it”. He said he’ll put it back together with a plate, screws, and protect it with a cast for six weeks. This has pretty much…
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stromboli
Pizza night just became a bit more interesting. Stromboli is an Italian-American dish that originated in Philadelphia in the 1950s. Restaurant owner, Nazzareno Romano, started selling rolled-up pizza dough filled with ham, cheese, and peppers. It is a pizza derivative and named after the Italian Isle of Stromboli. This rolled pizza is the bee’s knees!
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carrot cake with whipped cream cheese
The popularity of carrot cake was revived in the United Kingdom because of the rationing during World War II and also because of the promotion of carrots’ consumption operated by the government. According to National Today, many historians believe the cake originated in the Middle Ages when sugar and other sweeteners were scarce (carrots were…
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homemade irish cream
When Baileys Irish cream debuted in 1971, I was a preteen. Move forward 10 years and I ‘think’ I had my first sip. It was sweet enough for a young adult to enjoy. It has been years, dare I say decades, since I last had a sip of Irish cream until now. I didn’t have…
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pastitsio (greek lasagna)
Pastitsio is a Greek-style lasagna that was influenced by a recipe from the 16th century. Pasticcio di Maccheroni was a creation for the Grand Duchy of Ferrara and was very popular with Italian nobility. During that time, the Balkans and the Greek coastal regions were occupied by the Republic of Venice.
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mini shortbread tarts
Shortbread, for me, is always a Christmas holiday treat. Baking these during the month of December makes it very special. I was going through my blog looking for inspiration for dinner when I stopped at my recipe for thumbprint cookies. I love these!
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