Sunday, December 30, 2012

A Farewell to 2012 & the Most Favorite, Most Pinned, Most Raved-About Recipe of the Year


2012 was a full year.... fun,,,, fast-paced.... and full of adventures ...................

Friday, December 28, 2012

Quinoa & Spinach Stuffed Portobellos Capri


Light, lean and .............. lick the plate clean ................

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Baby Spinach Salad w/ Dates, Almonds, Oranges & Pomegranate


I'll be the first to admit that I'm a bit of a movie-star, fashion, and TV tortoise. I just don't do well keeping up with stuff like that ................ but I'm thinking I might just be a step ahead of you in one area ................

Monday, December 24, 2012

Christmas Greetings from Our Home to Yours


No new recipes today or culinary inspirations, just a few scenes from our Christmas table and heartfelt holiday wishes for you and your families ...................

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Roasted Pear Salad w/ Dried Cranberries, Gorgonzola, Sweet 'n Smoky Pistachios & Champagne-Honey Vinaigrette


You're going to laugh when you read this (true) story, but I'm thinking some of you might be able to identify ................. there may be even a few who can top this .................

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Sweet & Smokey Roasted Pistachios


Looking for a simple, fun, appetizer, snack, salad/soup topper or a sure-to-please gift? ...............

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Perfect White Cupcakes (IN PINK) w/ Best-Ever Buttercream Icing (IN PINK!) for Lilly


Happy Birthday sweet Lilly! We can't believe you're three!! How did that happen so quickly? ..............

Monday, December 17, 2012

Remember the Victims, Pray for the Families .............

Saturday, December 15, 2012

African Peanut Soup w/ Roasted Chicken & Jasmine Rice


There's been a lot of celebrating going on at The Café lately, with birthdays, reunions and all sorts of Christmas festivities ............. Oh, and of course lots of indulgent treats to go along with the parties.  A few days ago, I began to realize that my sweet tank* was quite full - in fact it was full to the brim! I was craving something healthy, flavorful and fun. Something unique and delicious that I could serve to guests, yet at the same time, use for quick, easy meals during this busy pre-Christmas week.

African Peanut Soup???? Yes, and you'll never guess where I found the inspiration for this delightful recipe .............

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Chocolate Covered Oreos, a Quick, Easy & Fun Treat


"They disappeared like hot-cakes!" ...................

Monday, December 10, 2012

Chocolate Cupcakes with Peppermint-Cream Cheese Filling and Buttercream Icing - to Celebrate a Birthday & a Sweet Reunion


I did it again ................ yup, despite all my earnest efforts at sophistication, there I was again ...............

Friday, December 7, 2012

Seeded Whole Grain Parmesan Crackers - Making Gourmet Crackers at Home (for pennies!)


What could be better than a wedge of fine cheese and a pile of crisp, melt-in-your-mouth delicious crackers? Add a few apple or pear slices, a bunch of grapes or some quartered figs and you've got a appetizer worthy of royalty. But what if you upped the ante to a whole new level and ...................

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Pesto-Swirled Brioche Dinner Rolls - the Five Minute Way!


I seem to be on a roll ................

Sunday, December 2, 2012

Crinkly Crackly Toasted Pecan Ginger Cookies - Perfect for the Holidays or Any Day!


If you're looking for a fancy-dancy, decorated holiday cookie recipe and/or technique, you may just want to keep clicking your little mouse right on to another site, but ..............
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