The days are getting shorter, the leaves are changing and it's just the cool enough to turn on the oven and bake something that will fill the house with the flavors of fall. Here's an easy apple tart with goat cheese. What I like about these tarts is that they are great at the beginning or end of a meal. Apple Tart with Goat Cheese Filling 1 sheet puff pastry 5 oz … [Read more...]
Halloween Ideas
Halloween is fast approaching. So here are some great Halloween ideas for you this year. My personal favorite are these healthy in disguise pumpkins just ready to be decorated. Next are these two great ideas--Cake pops and marshmallow mummies. The CakeGirls just have too many wonderful ideas to post. Just jump over to their site and bask in the abundance of Halloween … [Read more...]
Fig Tart with Lemon Ricotta Filling
Fresh figs are my absolute favorite fruit. So I was thrilled to be part of the recent Figology Fest that highlighted three different types of fresh figs--black mission (my personal favorite), brown Turkey and Calimyrna. Talk about a little bit of fig heaven...I was knee deep in figs. I created a black mission and mascarpone fig tart that utilizes both fresh and dried figs … [Read more...]
Mango and Cherry Clafoutis
Mango and Cherry Clafoutis I was in a dilemma, What birthday cake to make when that person hates cakes? I had just picked up a mango at the store that was perfectly ripened and some really dark, sweet cherries just looking for a purpose. What to do? Whipped cream was off the check list as well. Hmmmm? Thankfully, I have an abundance of incredible food bloggers to guide … [Read more...]
Easter Recipes
Easter Recipes Still undecided as to what you'll be serving this Easter Sunday? Here are some serving suggestions from this site and others. A great way to start the feast without getting stuffed are vegetables, make that beautiful vegetables. I usually opt for olives, steamed asparagus plus hummus and crackers. But if you really want to wow in taste and presentation … [Read more...]
