Category Archives: Recipes

Sweet Potato Grits

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Here’s another gluten-free side dish recipe that I found in Bon Appétit. Continue reading

Best-Ever Bran Muffins

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I came across this recipe many years ago and recently had the opportunity to make it for a brunch I catered. This is by no means paleo or gluten-free, but it is a delicious muffin with a nice texture, full of healthy ingredients. Continue reading

Sweet Italian Casserole

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Earlier this year, I was looking for a healthy casserole recipe for a client when I came upon this one in Parade magazine (as well as on the online recipe site Epicurious.

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Better than a Julep

Bourbon Julep, etc. Feb-Mar 2014 004With the Kentucky Derby this weekend, it seems the appropriate time to share this recipe. Earlier this spring when I was visiting my mom, she showed me this recipe.  Continue reading

Quinoa-Sweet Potato Salad

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Last week while finalizing a menu for a catering event, I came across this recipe.  It looked ridiculously simple. I was skeptical it would need some tweaking when I was finished, but I was wrong. I followed the recipe fairly closely, and I found it to be delicious. Continue reading

Happy Birthday, Ruby!

RubyIf you follow this blog, you might have seen the doggie cupcakes I made a couple of years ago for Hudson’s birthday. Well, I thought it was time I tried my hand at dog biscuits. I did a quick search and found this recipe on Caesar Millan’s websiteContinue reading

Hap-Peep Easter

I confess I borrowed this recipe for Marshmallow “Peeps”® from Martha Stewart, and I have to agree with her that fresh, homemade marshmallows taste much better than the ones that come from a grocery store shelf, no matter what color (or how cute) they are. Continue reading

Rainbow Carrot Slaw

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Here’s a great salad recipe that pairs well with the Thai Chicken Meatballs I posted earlier this week. Continue reading

Meatballs with a Twist

 

Bourbon Julep, etc. Feb-Mar 2014 014Here’s a great recipe that offers a twist on traditional meatballs.

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Chocolate Torte

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I first made this recipe a few years when friends were joining us for a dinner at our home. I found it in Baking Illustrated. It was so good and easy to make ahead that I have used it at a few catered events since. This is a great recipe.

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