Lemon Curd
Lemon curd wasn't a part of my life's menu until my forties. There were plenty of opportunities to try. I'd seen it in jars at the store. There were a couple of authentic tea parties where I politely
Spinach Parmesan Eggs
Spinach Parmesan Eggs
Quick, easy and healthy scrambled eggs with sautéed spinach and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Parmigiano-Reggiano is a wonderful, slightly sharp, salty cheese that pairs well with eggs.
1 tbsp olive oil2 eggs1 egg white1 cup fresh spinach, chopped2 tbsp
Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies
Here is a moist, flavorful and chewy peanut butter cookie recipe made without flour and just 4 ingredients (peanut butter, sugar, egg and vanilla). Adding dark chocolate chips makes them even better. I swooned a little
Carrot Salad
Carrot Salad
Fresh, crisp carrot salad with a homemade vinaigrette, perfect on its own, or as a bright side dish to your favorite meals.
6 carrots, peeled and shredded3 tbsp olive oil2 lemons, juiced1 tsp sugar2 tbsp fresh parsleysalt and
Buttery Biscuits
Thanks go to my dad for making me this beautiful rolling pin. I keep telling him the make more and open up an Etsy shop!
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Buttery Biscuits
If you've
Persimmon Blondies with Brown Sugar Icing
Every year around Halloween time, our neighbor Kevin brings over a bag of beautiful persimmons. He has a persimmon tree in his yard that he protects all summer from birds and animals. His tree
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