Tasty and eye catching Spiral Vegetable Tian using summer’s bounty from the farmer’s market. These individual servings are sufficient for a light lunch.
Antipasti Kabobs
These Antipasti Kabobs are made with colorful striped pasta, cheese, grape tomatoes, and mint leaves. They are a fun and tasty addition to any party table.
Antipasto Rollups
Easy to make Antipasto Rollups made with naturally colored striped pasta that are both pleasing to the eye and palate. Great as party finger food.
Lavender Madeleines – a Guest Post and Light It Up Blue
Today, I am honored to be guest posting at Nami’s blog, Just One Cookbook while she visits family in Japan. Nami writes an amazing blog filled with Japanese recipes and beautiful photography. If you have not visited, you are missing out. There are very few blogs out there giving the English speaking world a glimpse…
Valentine Agar-agar
Mildly sweet Valentine Agar-agar for a quick and easy Valentine’s Day or theme tea party dessert. Just a handful of ingredients.
Panna Cotta with Cranberry Orange Sauce
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. Can’t believe it came and went so quickly. We had a very good one and are still enjoying the extended holiday season as Ro-Ri San and the boys only go back to work next week, after the New Year. It is great to spend time with the…
Lavender Linzer Cookies
These sugar-dusted, jam-filled, egg-free, and sweetly scented Lavender Linzer Cookies are a must-have for the holidays. They are so festive and delicious!
Gluten-Free Orange Blossom Madeleines
Madeleines are very small sponge cakes with a distinctive shell shape. These delightful mini cakes are immortalized by Marcel Proust in his novel Remembrance of Things Past, Volume 1: Swann’s Way. Though I have not read the book, the renown Madeleine episode has been well quoted and his description of these scalloped cakes dipped in…
Orange Blossom Panna Cotta with Orange Sauce
This luscious and fragrant Orange Blossom Panna Cotta is made with a dash of orange blossom water. It combines beautifully with the citrusy orange sauce.
Lemongrass Panna Cotta with Kiwi Mint Sauce
Silky and creamy Lemongrass Panna Cotta drizzled with a fresh Kiwi Mint Sauce. Makes a delightfully light and tasty dessert.
Lavender Almond Cookies
These beautiful Lavender Almond Cookies are a little soft and not overly floral. The almond meal gives it a slightly nutty flavor.
Strawberry Sunburst with Almond Cream from Anncoo Journal
I am thrilled to have my dear friend and guest, the lovely and talented Ann, from Anncoo Journal with us today. Ann blogs out of the beautiful city state of Singapore where she lives with her hubby and two sweet pets, Cookie and Dodo. I had the privilege of meeting Ann during my last visit…
Hasselback Sweet Potatoes
Hasselback Sweet Potatoes, a simple yet elegant and tasty side dish for your holiday table. Recipe includes a savory and sweet topping.
Happy Valentine’s Day and Peanut Butter Chocolate Fondue
Those of you who have been following this blog know that I have embark on a progessive blogger competition called Dessert Wars. Last month’s theme was Going Nuts with Nutella and though I did not win the competition, I had fun with it. Thanks to all of you, my entry Pasta con Nutella was very…
Pasta con Nutella
Pasta con Nutella, an easy dessert of chocolate tube pasta filled with nutella and cream cheese drizzled with chocolate liqueur sauce. Different but yummy!
Chocolate Pasta with White Chocolate Liqueur Sauce
Chocolate Pasta with White Chocolate Liqueur Sauce – a different yet delightfully chocolatey dessert topped with luscious raspberries.
Pomegranate Lime Sling
It is always nice to receive things in the mail and recently a case of POM Wonderful arrived at my doorsteps. I have heard so much about this drink but have never tried it. POM Wonderful is a 100% pomegranate juice and is packaged in a unique double-bulb plastic bottle. While it is touted for…
Crab Cakes
These delicious Crab Cakes are the perfect appetizer. Serving them on a bed of leafy greens makes a lovely presentation.
Strawberry Cupcakes
Strawberry Cupcakes with lemon flavored frosting and entire strawberries stuffed on the inside. It is a delicious treat for the kids and adults.
Valentine Linzer Cookies
Buttery egg-free Valentine Linzer Cookies with strawberry jam for your sweetie on Valentine’s Day. Perfect with a cup of tea.
Coconut Candy
Coconut Candy, a delightfully sweet and tasty treat that is sure to please. Make ahead and store in air tight jars for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.